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.
Lonnie Scott. photo courtesy of https://www.votelonnie.com/. 2024 is an election year, and in Dexter Township the candidacy filings have begun along with the announcements. Even at this early date, it looks like a change is expected to come in Dexter Township. In letting the Sun Times News know of his candidacy, current Dexter Township Board ...
Kyle Short. photo courtesy of Saline Athletics The new coach for the Saline Hornets Varsity Football Team is looking forward to continuing the success of the program and working with its talented student-athletes. Saline Area Schools announced the hiring of new coach Kyle Short on January 26. He takes over for former Coach Joe Palka, ...
The new home for Chelsea Outfitters is right in downtown at the old print shop. Chelsea Outfitters is making their move, to across the street. The general store had been located at 105 S. Main Street in downtown Chelsea since it opened last year, but now it’s making a change. Its website says, “We’ve moved! Right ...
Here is Noel Dean at his Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame induction in 2016, photo courtesy of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association COACHES HALL OF FAME Chelsea Varsity football has a new football coach and he’s excited about being a Bulldog. The Chelsea School District announced on Jan. 25, the ...
A wonderful day filled with chocolate, the Cocoa Crawl, shopping, demos, and vendor markets and more, this year’s Chocolate Extravaganza expects to be a fun and tasty one. Scheduled for all day on Feb. 10, in downtown Chelsea, this annual event is a perfect time to support local while also enjoying the community of Chelsea. ...
Saline Area Schools is hosting a community event with best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims. The event is titled “How to Raise Successful Kids Without Over-Parenting.” The school district announced it is inviting the community to a discussion that is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. Lythcott-Haims, a New York Times bestselling author, ...
Roy Sexton is excited to share some inspiring stories with the world. Joining with Expert Webcast in launching a new series, Sexton is hosting a new show called “All the World’s YOUR Stage: Authentic Culture Drives Authentic Growth.” Sexton, a Saline resident who is the Clark Hill Director of Marketing and Immediate Past International President ...
The roundabout project for the Miller and Zeeb roads intersection is being planned for this year’s construction season. In preparation of this, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is having a virtual information meeting for those interested in learning more about the project that will see that area of road closed during the work. The ...
There’s a new restaurant coming to Scio Township that’s dedicated to bringing the flavors of the Himalayas to the community. Set to be at 5060 Jackson Road, in the former Fresh Forage location, the restaurant will be called Base Camp Restaurant, Himalayan Cuisine. With a new sign going up announcing the restaurant will be coming ...
Here are some of the students (from Creekside) and their artwork. photo courtesy of Creekside Intermediate School The creativity of students from Dexter Community Schools will be on display at the annual Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show. The show runs from Friday, Jan. 19 to Friday, Feb. 23, at Washtenaw Community College ...
All vehicles have a lifespan; especially emergency vehicles that get a lot of use and have certain standards they need to meet. This is where the Scio Township Fire Department is with its water tanker. The township fire department’s 2002 tanker is nearing the end of its lifespan, so the department wants to have a ...
Just a heads up for voters in Dexter Township and around Washtenaw County, there are some changes when it comes to casting your ballot. Dexter Township voters have an upcoming vote on Feb. 27 with the renewal of the township Public Safety Millages. The changes or better yet additions in voting happened with the passing ...
A look at a section of downtown Dexter on Jan. 16. After a winter storm hit southeastern Michigan with snow on January 12, leaving many area schools canceled that day, local school districts again called off classes on January 16 due to the weather and road conditions. Late on Monday the 15th, Chelsea, Dexter and ...
The Chelsea School District Board of Education has two vacancies that need to be filled. CSD Superintendent Michael Kapolka shared the news with local media outlets that Chelsea Board of Education Trustees Laura Bush and Jason Eyster have resigned their positions with the board, effective January 15, 2024. “On behalf of the Chelsea School District, ...
Congratulations to these local college students for their academic achievement. Dominic Sortor of Dexter was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2023 fall semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the fall semester 2023 have been named to the ...
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