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.
Leaving behind a legacy of great coaching and building a winning tradition for nearly a decade, Coach Phil Jacobs announced he’s stepping down as Headcoach of the Dexter Dreadnaughts Varsity Football Team. Jacobs announced his decision on January 7, with a message of thanks and gratitude. “After nine incredible years as the head coach at ...
The Milan Big Red Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated St. Mary Catholic Central on Tuesday, January 6, putting their overall record to 2-7. The final score was Milan 49 SMCC 44. Milan was led in scoring by Landon Talladay with 17 points and Zach Farmer at 13 points. Here are the rest of the scorers ...
Weather conditions have caused snow melt to mix with the changing temperatures and rain, which has led to icy roads. This has also led to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) responding to some road crashes and at times needing to shut the road down for awhile. On January 6, the DAFD got a call ...
After careful deliberation and consideration, the Chelsea School District said it has decided to opt-out of Section 31aa School Safety and Mental Health Funding. However, even with this decision, the district said this doesn’t change its commitment to safety, security, and the mental health and well-being of students and staff. This funding is part of ...
The Milan Big Reds Girls Varsity Basketball team dropped a tough one at home on January 5, against the Vikings of Dundee. Losing 63-40, the Big Reds worked hard throughout the game while fighting to come back. In the first half of play, the Big Reds scored 13 points to Dundee’s 31. Milan saw leadership ...
Pulte Homes of Michigan has introduced a residential development plan for the northeast corner of Jackson and Parker roads. Called Ember Grove, the plan has gone before the Scio Township Planning Commission and will now go before the Township Board seeking final approval. The developer is asking for a rezoning of 69.74 acres from Industrial ...
Scio Township has extended its township-wide waste hauling contract. Noting that it would be potentially seeking new bids for the next contract in the near future, the township board in the meantime approved a two-year contract extension with Proirity Waste. The extension is for Priority Waste to continue providing for the collection and disposal of ...
The Michigan Infrastructure Office is getting the word out on the Elective Pay Ambassador Program (EPAP). This program is here locally in the Ann Arbor area with the Washtenaw 2030 District, who is acting as the local host organization. This month it was announced, the Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) Technical Assistance Center (TAC), in partnership with the Michigan ...
Scio Township is giving township firefighter Michael Simpson a helping hand as he looks to earn his college degree. In keeping with township policy and goals, the Scio Township Board at their last meeting in December approved providing educational assistance in the amount of $17,380 for firefighter Simpson. The $17,380 is for two years. The ...
A medical emergency on December 29 saw Dexter Area Firefighters working to revive an individual who arrived at the fire station by vehicle that morning. After hearing varying reports about an emergency at Dexter Area Fire Department’s Station #2, the Sun Times News connected with Dexter Area Fire Chief Doug Armstrong to ask about it. ...
Lima Township has placed a moratorium on Data Centers. In an effort to get its standards and rules in order, the Lima Township Board placed a temporary moratorium on approval of data centers at its December meeting and directed the planning commission to investigate adding data centers to the Township Ordinance. Giving some reasoning and ...
Scio Township firefighters found a woman dead inside a residence after responding to a blaze near Wagner Road. The call for the fire came in just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec, 28, with a report of active flames in a two-story home. The fire led to multiple fire departments responding. The Sun Times News ...
Webster Township has reduced its number of voting precincts. The township clerk’s office posted a message on December 17 on the township website about the changes. “For these reasons Webster Township has decided to take advantage of this change in election law and reduce our number of precincts from 3 down to 2,” the clerk’s ...
This month has been an eventful one for Dexter’s Lynn Bergren. She’s literally been running around the world. On Dec. 13, Bergren successfully completed the Antarctic Ice Marathon, making her one of two 70 year old women to set the record for the oldest females to run the Ice Marathon, and then four days later ...
The latest round of CARES funding in Saline is definitely going toward some worthwhile projects. At their December 9 meeting, the Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved the 2025/26 Round I distribution of CARES Discretionary Funds in the amount of $73,239.60. The list of projects were recommended by the CARES Advisory Council and submitted ...
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