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.
There might be a question mark with the clerk position in Webster Township. Former Township Clerk Barbara Calleja stepped down from her elected role last month to become the Deputy Clerk for Scio Township. At the Webster Township Board meeting in May, the board appointed Tonie Brovont as Township Clerk, effective June 1, to complete ...
Going into its new fiscal year, the Chelsea School District is planning to see revenues and costs both go down a bit. As the 2023-24 fiscal year came to a close, the school district introduced a new budget plan for the new year that begins July 1. The CSD Board of Education meeting on June ...
It was a special ribbon cutting as the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Saline made its official debut. The new hotel has been open over the past couple of months, but the ribbon cutting on June 19 brought the hotel ownership and locals, including the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Brian Marl, together ...
Under a sunny sky with the street and sidewalks lined with people smiling and waving, the Dexter Bicentennial Parade was one for the history books. Over 50 marching groups and about 30 single vehicles participated in the parade with the theme “A March through Time.” It truly was a community parade as kids, adults, groups ...
Charges have been filed in the investigation of the Scio Township Hall situation involving computer access, an email message and a calendar invitation. The Sun Times News (STN) followed up with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and was told in the case connected with current township board trustee, supervisor candidate and resident Jillian Kerry ...
In announcing his candidacy for the Freedom Township Board of Trustees, Shaun Andring said it’s his love for the place he and his family call home and his commitment to doing his part to help protect the quality of life there that’s led him to seek a seat on the board. Andring reached out to ...
In partnership with Lodi Township, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has opened a new community station. Located at Lodi Township Hall, at 3755 Pleasant Lake Road, the community station officially opened this past week.The WCSO announced the opening on Facebook. “A Shared Commitment. A big thank you to Supervisor Jan Godek, Clerk Christina Smith, Treasurer ...
Changes are coming to the closed down Fillmore Bar & Grill, starting with its name. The restaurant in downtown Dexter closed late last year and was eventually sold to a new ownership team. The Sun Times News (STN) was able to speak with the new owners about the plan for the location that for years ...
After 46 years in the fire service, Tom Osborne is retiring. He’s stepping down from his role on the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) Board, where he served for 11 years along with 18 years as a volunteer firefighter for Chelsea. Ron Howdyshell of Lima Township has been appointed as the At-Large board member to ...
A view of the past through the eyes of the future, celebrating Dexter’s Bicentennial has been put into art through the hands of local students. When planning the parade for the Bicentennial celebration, Steve Fineman had an idea to involve an important local institution, so he looked to Dexter Community Schools with help in putting ...
The Chelsea School District is saying goodbye to one of its important leaders as high school Principal Nick Angel is taking on a new opportunity in Grass Lake. CSD announced the news on June 17: “The Chelsea School District (CSD) announces, with both pride and a hint of nostalgia, the departure of Chelsea High School ...
As a community service group who volunteer their time to help others and improve the community through different activities and events throughout the year, the Dexter Lions are always busy making a positive impact. They recently recognized six local high school graduates with some help for the next step in their lives. The Dexter Lions ...
A new residential development is being proposed in Scio Township. It would be called Townes at Honey Creek and if it meets the requirements set forth and is approved by the township it would see the construction of 60 townhomes near the corner of Jackson and Staebler roads. The plan was introduced at the June ...
Adaptive Summer cycling, Kids’ Corner Safety Upgrades to water polo equipment, a third round of CARES funding was approved by the Saline Area Schools Board of Education. At its June 11 meeting, the school board approved a variety of projects, totaling $50,070. These were recommendation by the CARES Advisory Council and were submitted by Brian ...
Scio Township is seeing a change in its trash service. At their June 11 meeting, the Scio Township Board approved the signing of the letter agreeing to GFL’s assignment of the Scio Township contract to Priority. This was approved by a 7 to 0 vote of the board. In her report to the board, Scio ...
Submit a Veterans Day Tribute
Click Here
The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Saline.
8123 Main St Suite 200 Dexter, MI 48130Subscribe to our free daily newsletter to stay on top of all the local news.
Copyright © 2026 The Suntimes News
