June 03, 2025

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Articles for author: Lonnie Huhman

Students from Dexter and Saline high schools Honored by the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter of the NDAR

Two local high school students have been honored as outstanding high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of good citizenship within their homes, schools and communities. In announcement on March 27, the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in Ann Arbor, said the recipients of the 2024-2025 DAR Good ...

2025 Road Projects Planned for Dexter Township

Madden and Stinchfield Woods roads will be part of the two big projects for Dexter Township this upcoming road work season. The Dexter Township Board of Trustees has authorized the 2025 Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Dexter Township Local Roads Agreement.  In updating the community in March “in the loop” monthly e-newsletter, Dexter Township said ...

Milan Moving Ahead with Hiring Process for Paddock Elementary Principal

Milan Area Schools has set a timeline to hire the next Paddock Elementary School Principal. This comes after the recent retirement announcement of longtime principal Sean DeSarbo. During his comments at the end o the March 12 school board meeting, MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach said the district has received some good feedback and input from ...

Dexter Mill Creek Middle School Bands Shine at Recent Festivals

The Mill Creek Middle School bands have been busy achieving remarkable success at recent music festivals, showcasing the talent and dedication of the students.   Citing the recent highlights, their Band Directors Andrew Damman and Rachel Wilson said: The Sun Times News (STN) connected with the Mill Creek Band Directors to learn more about this ...

Lyndon Township is looking at Zoning Text Amendment with Single-Family Homes

Lyndon Township has a proposed ordinance change before it pertaining to single‑family dwellings, whether constructed on a lot or a manufactured home. The change could come in not adding language, but rather by taking some words out. The zoning text amendment, if approved, would involve a section on Compatibility Determination when it comes to single-family dwellings. To learn ...

Renovation Work on Saline Middle School is Getting Underway

The next big phase in bond work for Saline Area Schools will include the senior center, middle school classrooms and Liberty Athletic complex. The school district is inviting the public to commemorate the start of the projects on Thursday, March 20. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled that day at 3:30 p.m. In his recent community message, Saline ...

Saline FCCLA Members Dream and Achieve at the 2025 FCCLA State Leadership Conference

Saline was honored at the recent Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference. Saline Area Schools announced the good news on March 7, highlighting the awards received at the conference. Representing the Saline Chapter, 19 students and their FCCLA Advisor Lauren Williams attended this year’s three-day conference that was held in ...