Lonnie Huhman is a versatile journalist with a long career in local news. At The Sun Times News, he covers area schools, surrounding townships, and local sports, while also writing profile pieces and reporting on new businesses. His wide-ranging experience allows him to move comfortably between hard news, community features, and in-depth human-interest stories.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) sent out a “Lift Notice” on July 10 stating the water in Sylvan Township is safe to drink. Here is the notice: This is to provide you with follow-up notification that the water safety concern at Sylvan Township has been investigated and resolved. Residents can ...
The ABC Group Sales & Engineering Inc. location in Saline will be permanently closing this year, according to a letter sent to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. In a letter dated June 24 from Mark Decker, Chief Human Resources Officer for ABC Technologies, it began with: “Please be advised that, on or ...
The Saline Area Schools (SAS) Board of Education approved by a unanimous vote at its July 9 meeting the final reading of the revised wording of the Dress and Grooming policy. The updated policy begins with: “The Board of Education recognizes that each student’s mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style ...
Chelsea was well represented at a recent Detroit Tigers home baseball game when two of its own got to throw out the honorary first pitches. Representing Chelsea at the June 21 Detroit Tigers home baseball game were Chelsea High School student Joseph Brodeur and resident Jeff Hephner. They both were given the honor of throwing ...
A man has been arrested in connection with the July 8 break in at the Sylvan Township Water Treatment Plant, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). In alerting the community on July 8, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy said, “For the time being, out of extreme caution, we are advising no municipal water use, other ...
Wylie Elementary School is a wonderful place for education and learning in large part because of Principal Katie See. She is being honored for her leadership and commitment to students. See has been named the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association Region 2 Principal of the Year.This award is designed to recognize outstanding principals ...
This month marks a big anniversary for Merkel Furniture and Carpet One. What began as a hardware/auto part supply store in 1924 would evolve over the next one-hundred years to become known as a helpful and dedicated family-owned business with its beginnings right in downtown Chelsea. Merkel Furniture and Carpet One is celebrating 100 years ...
The vote in the August 6 Primary is looking like an important one for Webster Township voters. Not only is their competition for who will serve on the board of trustees and as supervisor, but there also two millage proposals for voters to answer. The primary will see voters pick the Democratic and Republican candidates ...
A time for community, the 4th annual Pride Picnic was held on June 30, in Saline at Mill Pond Park. Hosted by the local organization, Saline Supports Our Community, the event organizers said they worked with the city of Saline to get the Pride Flag raised years ago, which they said was and is a ...
The fireworks show at Robin Hills Farm was a great way to spend a summer night in Chelsea, Michigan. Lighting up the sky on June 29, the show culminated a day of fun at Robin Hills to bring a free family-friendly event with food trucks, drinks, live music, a Kid Zone, a fireworks show and ...
The Multi Lake Water & Sewer Authority wants to learn more about where the PFAS forever chemicals are originating from and how it’s getting into the wastewater stream at Multi Lake’s facility on North Territorial in Dexter Township. Officials said PFAS has been detected in the plant’s monitoring wells, but not in nearby homes, where ...
Police nab bank robber after he fled the Old National Bank branch on June 27. The Saline Police said at 9:30 a.m. on June 27, Saline Police officers responded to a reported bank robbery at the Old National at 200 N. Maple Road. “The suspect handed a note to a teller demanding money and implied ...
Dexter Township is continuing its remodel of township hall after approving Phase 2 Town Hall Remodel Contracts at its last board meeting. At its June 18 meeting, the Dexter Township Board approved a few contracts to do a range of work, including for bathroom upgrades, natural light doors and flooring, lighting, and amenities, furnishings, and ...
The longtime lead hunter education instructor at the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club has been honored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). The department announced on June 27, “Stuart Kenewell of Gregory (Livingston County) is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, an honor bestowed at the ...
So what’s next for Scio Township when it comes to the Township Manager? Another Township Manager/Administrator has stepped down from the role after it was announced Joyce Parker, who has served in the role for over a year, will be leaving the township effective September 15. In its announcement about the news, Scio Township said ...
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