May 06, 2025

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Articles for author: Lonnie Huhman

Fatal Car Crash in Webster Township

A single vehicle crash in Webster Township led to the death of a driver on October 29. The Dexter Area Fire Department responded to a fatal crash in Webster Township on N. Territorial Road a little after midnight on that Tuesday. DAFD Fire Chief Doug Armstrong said it was a single car accident with a ...

ITC Upgrading Power Lines in Dexter Township with the help of Helicopters

If you live in Dexter Township and hear some helicopter activity overhead it might just be the power line project taking place to upgrade some older lines. As a heads up to the community, Dexter Township sent out word as to what’s happening: “ITC Michigan plans to “reconductor” 32 miles of transmission lines in Wayne ...

Saline Area Schools are looking to create a new role for Safety and Security

Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School ...

42 North Social House in Dexter Lends a Helping Hand

42 North Social House came through in a big way to help a local organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being through supporting evidence-informed programs and policies. On Oct. 25, 42 North ownership and representatives from the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation met at the restaurant in downtown Dexter where the restaurant followed up ...

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Saline Area Schools Update the Community on Hate Speech Incidents

Saline Area Schools has completed their investigation into the hate speech incidents that took place in September. The school district was updated on the incidents in Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch’s Oct. 25 community message: “On September 14, Dr. Laatsch shared information about incidents involving hate speech at Saline High School. We have investigated the incidents, ...

A look at the Upcoming General Election Vote in Scio Township

Voting in the 2024 General Election has begun with early voting expected to add a new dynamic to the turnout. In an effort to get a local perspective on this important vote, the Sun Times News reached out to the Scio Township Clerk’s office and connected with Mary Gillis, the Clerk’s Assistant. Gillis said, “So ...

Saline Automotive Services: Making Vehicle Breakdowns Less Stressful

Established in 2001, Saline Automotive Services has been “your local neighborhood trusted auto repair shop” for over 20 years. Vehicle breakdowns and the repair process can be a stressful situation. From money to time without a vehicle, having a trusted repair shop is important. The Sun Times News connected with Saline Automotive to learn more ...

Political Parties form at Saline High School around some Important Issues

A group of Saline High School students worked on a project their teacher described as a great way for them to see that government and politics isn’t just something that happens “over there” for adults in Lansing or Washington, but is something that can shape their lives even as students at SHS. The project took place ...

Dexter Township is Again Offering Passes to Hudson Mills

Dexter Township is offering annual passes to Hudson Mills Metropark to be paid for by township funds. In following up what was deemed a successful initiative last year, the township board recently approved to again provide this program. The township announced another year of this program in its October “in the loop” monthly email: “Dexter Township is ...

Saline’s Forfeiture of 3 Games of the Varsity Football Season Will Stand

Saline Area Schools appeal to the MHSAA asking it to overturn the forfeited games has been denied. At the direction of the Saline Board of Education, SAS Superintendent Stephen Laatsch submitted an appeal to the Michigan High School Athletic Association on Oct. 9. The Sun Times News asked the school district on Oct. 17 if there was ...

The Portrait of a Graduate at Work in Chelsea Schools

The Chelsea School District’s reimagining of the Portrait of a Graduate logo going into this school year didn’t stop there. The effort and commitment in bringing about what that logo represents takes place in the classroom each day.   This is evident in recent reports coming from school district’s building leadership. Casey Wescott, Principal at ...