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.
Created in 2017, the Saline-Chelsea Co-operative Ski Team has been a great way for students in both communities to compete in skiing as a varsity sport. The team’s season, which is governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, takes place in January and February. With the season now wrapped up, the coach and some ...
As Sylvan Township and Lima Township move forward with their 425 partnership there are some things they need to get in place as they explore the planning and zoning of their Economic Development Project Area. At a special Joint Sylvan-Lima Boards Meeting held on Feb. 17, the townships approved decisions related to the Sylvan-Lima Joint Planning ...
Maggie Smith placed fifth overall, making the top eight for a third straight year in a row, setting a new program record for Milan, while teammate Kenleigh Vandergrift placed 27th. The State Finals for Division 3 Girls Singles were held at JAX 60 on Saturday, Feb. 29, with a field of 56 of the top ...
It’s just weeks away that the reality of trash collection services will change in Dexter Township. Leading up to this, Dexter Township continues to get the word out on what residents need to do. “The Dexter Township Board of Trustees approved the signing of a contract with Waste Management (WM) to become the single trash ...
The Milan Girls Varsity Basketball team fell to Adrian in the first round of the Districts by a score of 65-35, ending the season for the Lady Big Reds. The tournament game was held on March 2, in Dundee. At 24 points, the Big Reds were again led in scoring by Emily Bladen, who has ...
In accordance with a directive from the State School Aid budget, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) gives a one-time payment to its “educators.” The DCS Board of Education approved a handful of letters of agreement and a memorandum at its Feb. 23 meeting that will give employees a one-time payment provided to districts through State School ...
The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling Team is bringing home the trophy after winning the Division 3 State Championship on February 27 in Jackson. The Lady Big Reds were a strong team all season and put it all together in the state finals to bring home the school’s first championship in girls bowling. Going unbeaten in ...
There are two potential annexation proposals in discussion in Scio Township, one involving the city of Dexter and another related to Dexter Community Schools. Both are looking at land in the township, but are a bit different beyond that. The two ideas were discussed by the Scio Township Board during its Feb. 24 meeting. The ...
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved two contracts at its February 23 meeting related to the Fieldhouse Pre-Engineered Metal Building Package DCS put in place two contracts with the Fedak Corporation, one for materials and one for labor. The district’s facility committee looked at this on Feb. 19, and district consultant, Granger, ...
Powerlifting at Milan High School has a newer team this season, but if the results from recent competitions are any evidence of where the team is at as far as skill, it’s obvious the team is not new when it comes to strength. Here is some recent news from the Big Reds Powerlifting team, care ...
The Dexter High School (DHS) Polar Plunge is an important and fun event that aims to raise money for the Special Olympics. Set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, DHS Polar Plunge organizers (Jenni Davis and Kellison Kohler) are getting the word out on their upcoming plunge to help raise money for a good cause. ...
The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling team punched their ticket to qualify for D3 States at Lenawee Recreation on Thursday, February 19th, in a field of eleven Division 3 teams in Region 24. Teams fought for the top two spots in the eight Baker-two singles format. The Lady Big Reds started out with six Baker games, ...
In picking someone to fill the seat of outgoing board member Brian Arnold, the Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education found someone unique in that he is both a graduate of the school district and parent of students. DCS announced the new board member on Feb. 25, after the school board selected him at ...
A call to a residence in Dexter has led the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to forward a case to the prosecutor involving alleged assault and the use of a knife. The Sun Times News was alerted to a possible case involving serious circumstances through the CLEMIS system, which is a Courts and Law Enforcement Management ...
After a consecutive loss streak, the Milan Girls Varsity Basketball team earned a hard-fought win over Monroe Jefferson, giving the Lady Big Reds their first win of the season. Playing at home on Feb. 23, Milan beat Jefferson by a final score of 48 to 36. The team brought a good scoring attack to go ...
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