May 03, 2026

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Lonnie Huhman

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.

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Dexter’s New Scoreboard needs a Back

Dexter’s New Scoreboard needs a Back

The new scoreboard at Al Ritt Stadium isn’t quite complete, but Dexter Community Schools has a plan to remedy that. The DCS Board of Education approved a contract at its December 15 meeting to move this plan forward. “As part of the Al Ritt sign (scoreboard) project, the District would like to place a Dexter-branded ...

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Saline’s Superintendent Receives High Marks

Saline’s Superintendent Receives High Marks

In the areas of government and board relations, community relations, staff relations, business and finance, and instructional leadership, Saline Area Schools Superintendent Rachel Kowalski gets an effective rating, which is the highest rating a Public Schools Superintendent in Michigan can receive in their annual evaluation. After coming onboard on July 1 for the retiring Stephen ...

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Dexter Township’s Single Hauler Update

Dexter Township’s Single Hauler Update

When it comes to Curbside Collection and Single Hauler Service, there are some important dates coming up for Dexter Township residents. The deadline for service sign-up is coming up on Jan. 31. Before then there will be a number of meetings for Q&A and sign-up assistance. The first will be held at Dexter Townhall on ...

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Saline Area Schools Makes Some Purchases

Saline Area Schools Makes Some Purchases

Saline Area Schools devoted over $2 million at the December 9 school board meeting on a variety of purchases, including new technology and bleachers. The school board unanimously approved a handful of purchases as the school district looks to address a range of needs. The first approval was the technology purchases, which were recommended by ...

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Dexter’s Selena Hochendoner signs with East Stroudsburg University

Dexter’s Selena Hochendoner signs with East Stroudsburg University

There’s nothing like seeing one’s hard work and patience pay off. That’s how Dexter student-athlete Selena Hochendoner felt after signing with East Stroudsburg University (ESU), where she plans to seek an education while continuing to compete in volleyball. With signing day on hand, Hochendoner, a standout Dexter High School Volleyball player, said she picked the college ...

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UM Football Coach Detained By Saline Police after His Termination

UM Football Coach Detained By Saline Police after His Termination

The story of University of Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore’s termination with cause took on an even more local connection Wednesday evening when it was reported by numerous news outlets that Moore was detained by the Saline Police Department. News reports issued on Dec. 10, stated Moore was initially detained by the Saline Police that ...

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A New Curriculum Approach for Chelsea Elementary Students

A New Curriculum Approach for Chelsea Elementary Students

After a smaller introduction of the Collaborative Classroom curriculum last school year, Chelsea Schools are now seeing some positive results of its full implementation. Over the past few months into this current school year, Chelsea teachers say they are seeing results in student engagement, foundational skills and consistency across classrooms. In his November report to the ...

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Dexter Lions Present Peace Poster Award

Dexter Lions Present Peace Poster Award

The Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest is an annual tradition for students in Dexter to demonstrate their artistic talents. The Dexter Lions Club recently announced the winners from Creekside Intermediate School. First place was Emmy DiPatrizio, second place was Annabelle Tabor and third place was George Larson. For the past 12 years the Dexter ...

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Dexter Kicks off the Holiday Season

Dexter Kicks off the Holiday Season

The Dexter community really kicked off the season on December 5th and 6th with the downtown being filled with people celebrating the holiday spirit. On the evening of Dec. 5, the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce event “Light Up Dexter” took place with a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of ...

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