August 24, 2026

Organizing committee announced on Facebook that Saline Summerfest will not be held this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

– May 1, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 23, 2022)— "Ukraine Updates: Ukraine Updates: Fifth Airlift Departs with Ukraine Relief; Medical Care at Four Locations; Food and Other Distributions Underway": A fifth Samaritan’s Purse airlift departed today carrying more than 19 tons of relief, including medical supplies for area hospitals as we work to…

– March 27, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

– June 24, 2022
Memorial Day— via Billy Graham (1953): "'When American people and the people of the world begin seeking the righteousness of God first and the kingdom of God first, then we are going to see an end to strife and war and problems and suffering.' In this 1953 Hour of Decision…

– May 30, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
via America: The Jesuit Review (May 20, 2022)— "On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a public statement that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a life-long Catholic, will be barred from Communion in her home diocese of San Francisco. Gloria Purvis, the host of America Media’s 'The Gloria…

– May 22, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

– February 6, 2022
via Got Questions (January 4, 2022)— "What is the god of self?" "A god is what we run to when we need validation, help, or encouragement because we believe it has the power to give us what we need. Self is a compelling god because it arises from our deepest…

– August 7, 2022

Emagine Entertainment lighting at Emagine Theatre in Saline Mich

This June, Get as Close to “Mystery Science Theater 3000” on the Big Screen as 2018 Will Allow

May 29, 2018

Imagine you were in high school, or perhaps college in the 1990s. You and your regular group of friends end up at one of the parents’ houses after a late evening out, turn on the TV to, what? likely one of the UHF stations out of Detroit. The only available programming consists of low-budget, truly awful, never-should-have-been-made movies produced decades earlier. With that, everyone settles in on the couch and begins attentively watching — talking ....

Portion of computer screen during file backup process.

Now is the time for a strong reminder to back up your (important) digital files, and to make it a routine

January 10, 2019

Somewhere among the many late-December closing reminders and New Years resolutions came thought to the future of all your digitally-stored stuff, by whatever means, wherever they may currently rest. “Backup” is likely the anchoring word that comes to mind. In practical application, it means physical media, location, and lifestyle. [1] In addition to any personal reasons you may have for trying to maximize the longevity of your data, there may be legal requirements that you ....

Saline Drama Club 2019-2020 show schedule announced as tech crew recruits, trains new members

September 27, 2019

More than a dozen people gathered around the sound board setup that’s situated among main floor seating of the Saline High School Ellen A Ewing Performing Arts Center earlier this month. Most were students, some faculty and individuals who’d come in with skills from affiliation with local colleges. [1] All were here to set the stage, literally and figuratively, for launch of the next SHS Drama Club theater season. [2] As annual cycles go, mid-September ....

Exclusive Interview with Paul Glantz on Disney-Fox Studios Deal, Part 1

February 8, 2018

It’s hard to believe that Emagine Theatre opened its Saline movie center less than a year ago. More than just another place to see the newest motion pictures, it feels like this is where you’ve always gone to fully immerse yourself in total entertainment experiences. But 2017 closed with an announcement that Walt Disney Company had completed a deal to acquire the film studio business of 21st Century Fox. Some news outlests were quick to ....

Washtenaw County Clerk Says There Is “Absolutely” No Reason To Worry About 2018 Election Result Integrity In Michigan

November 4, 2018

With so much discussion of potential “election tampering,” it’s understandable that voters would like to be assured, substantively, that there’s no cause for concern here in Michigan. [1] The best authority to address that here is Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum. He has served in this position since 2005, after having been elected himself, as a Democrat. Prior to that, he was perhaps most widely known for his “Political Graveyard” website. [2,3,4] When Saline Journal ....