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 Chelsea School District (CSD) is looking to take on some big projects this year at North Creek Elementary School and some of the athletic fields with help from the 2019 bond and the sinking fund. The school board approved a package of bids at its January 12 meeting, totaling $7.5 million. The Sun Times ...
In a matchup at Station 300 in Saline on January 21, the Milan Big Reds took on the Pirates from Riverview. The Milan girls took a victory while the boys stumbled to a loss. The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling stunned Riverview, 27-3. The Lady Big Reds started out strong rolling a 168 in the first ...
The Milan Boys Swim and Dive Team fell to Erie Mason by a score of 118 to 64, in a home meet on January 22. Some standout performances included Caleb Furlong, who won diving, followed by Jonathon Ringbloom and Luke Keel in 2nd and 3rd. Dan Heikka, Milan’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Head Coach, said ...
After a strong start to the game, the Milan Girls Varsity Basketball Team fell to Grosse Ile Township High School in an away game on January 22. With the final score 57-22, the Lady Big Reds struggled in the second half of play, but Milan Coach Phil Freeman still had some positive takeaways from the ...
A group of Saline Area Schools’ staff, students and parents lent a helping hand on Martin Luther King Jr. Day when they made a visit to the Saline Area Social Service location. The group, which included three staff members, six parents, and six students, completed a variety of tasks that day which were assigned to ...
The Sylvan Township Board held a meeting on January 13, where they issued a handful of decisions, including ones related to data centers and the computers at the Water Treatment Plant. The Township Board moved to adopt a “limited moratorium on the acceptance and/or processing of any applications for a data center. The limited moratorium ...
With topics like data centers on their minds, this year will see Dexter Township review, evaluate, and provide recommendations regarding updates to the Township Master Plan. To do this, the township has put together a Master Plan Review Committee. The committee is advisory, but its work is important in that it will consider future ...
Taking on the Cougars from Garden City, the Milan Boys Varsity Basketball Team put in one of their best efforts of the season. Taking the win at home with a final score of 52-33, the Big Reds play on defense played a big part. Milan Coach Bill Eaddy told the Sun Times News the game ...
The Milan Girls and Boys Varsity Bowling Teams defeated the Jefferson bowlers in a matchup on January 19, at the Monroe Sport Center. The Lady Big Reds started out strong rolling a 145 in the first Baker game then a 158 in the second to take ten points to begin their run, 10-0. Milan kept ...
The College Board has named Chelsea High School (CHS) to its 2025 AP School Honor Roll list. Receiving a Silver Rating, CHS earned this recognition through hard work and dedication, Principal Amanda Clor said. “We are very proud of this achievement,” said Clor. “Our Silver recognition is a testament not only to the hard work ...
A plan, which is still in its early stages, has been presented to Scio Township that, if ultimately approved, would bring a new location for gas and food to the northwest corner of I-94 and Baker Road. The plan’s first step, which is a rezoning request, has gone before the Scio Township Planning Commission a ...
As a great opportunity to support local students and their creative work, Dexter students will again have their artwork on display at the annual Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) Region 3 Art Show this year, which runs from January 23 through February 27. The Sun Times News connected with Dexter High School (DHS) Art Teacher Krickett Chamberlain to ask ...
The Milan Boys Swim and Dive Team traveled northwest on January 17 for the Dexter Invite and what would be a good day overall. The Dexter Invite was a unique competition where no team scores were kept and it was a chance to showcase the 9th and 10th graders as they swam in a separate division and ...
Second half pressure was the difference for the Milan Boys Basketball Team in an away game on January 16, as they fell to New Boston Huron 58 to 41. Milan began the game strong with Landon Talladay putting in 10 points in the first half and Ryan Hatfield hitting three-pointers from long range. Milan Coach ...
Continuing to put in the hard work, the Milan Girls Basketball team lost to the Flat Rock Rams at home on January 15. The final score of 68-36 doesn’t tell the whole story for the Lady Big Reds as they continue to improve as the season goes on. The Sun Times News caught up with ...
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