November 13, 2026

In the nick of time! Earlier this week, one headline alerted: “As Movie Theaters Struggle, Farmers Are Running Out of Room for Unsold Popcorn.” See September 23 Mental Floss piece by Michele Debczak.

Thankfully, just yesterday Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-183, allowing movie theaters shuttered since mid-March of this year to re-open beginning on October 9.

via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders," by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: ... At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives and invite them to a safe place where they can focus on Christ. Some would…

– April 24, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
Juneteenth— via Center for Faith & Culture (June 14, 2021) by Sherelle Ducksworth, sociology instructor at Louisburg College in Louisburg North Carolina: "We celebrate Juneteenth because of what this holiday reveals to us about the inherent dignity and humanity of Black people. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is essential to…

– June 19, 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
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 Center for Faith and Culture (January 10, 2022)— "How Christians Can Prepare for the US Supreme Court's Monumental Abortion Ruling," by Jessica Prol Smith, fifteen-year public policy write-in Cumberland, Maryland: "Know your audience and seek to win hearts, not just minds .... Christians believe that every image-bearer — born…

– June 26, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

– January 9, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
via Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

– July 3, 2022

FIRST Robotics Competition team "Saline Singularity" watches 2019 game on televisions at local high school reveal via satellite

Saline Singularity FIRST Robotics Team week 1 progress report: Here’s what happened after the 2019 game was announced

January 9, 2019

Last Saturday, the symbolic starter pistol was fired at 10:30am sharp, starting the six-week clock for high school teams to build custom robots for 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). [1,2,3] For our own Team 5066, “Saline Singularity,” that meant the first day of work — all business. Along with providing a video overview of concept, field, and scoring, an access was opened to extensive resources page that includes a list of Mechanical Resources. [4,5,6,7] Well ....

Gabriel Sandler of Capstone Tax & Financial presenting at Saline Area Senior Center

Take Note: Programming Standards For Saline Area Senior Center Reflect High Expectations Of Their Community As A Whole

August 14, 2018

Things started off simply enough. A fresh pot of coffee was brewing outside the Saline Area Senior Center library. Fresh pastries has been set out on two plates along one of the side walls within. [1] At the head of the room, a widescreen television was connected to a laptop computer running PowerPoint. The opening slide promised content to come on the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” now eight months in effect — with another ....

Exclusive Interview With Martin Church, Republican Party Candidate For 18th State Senate District In Michigan

October 22, 2018

Martin Church is the Republican Party candidate running to serve in the Michigan Legislature on behalf of the 18th Senate District, of which Saline is a part. His Democrat opponent is Jeff Irwin. [1] Earlier this month, Saline Journal invited each individual to share their thoughts with our readers on a specific series of questions. Responses from Republican Church appear below. Responses from Democrat Irwin will run in Saline Journal tomorrow. [2] Saline Journal: “What ....

Celebrate “Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day” Here in Saline

December 8, 2017

There will be a lot of talk about the fanciful means and mechanisms of “time travel” today. HG Wells sparked imaginations with The Time Machine in 1895. Some suspect the DeLorean that has started appearing in Saline may have enhanced capabilities not yet fully disclosed. [1,2] But we know any discussion of “How?” could never be as exciting as questions of “When?” and “Where?” The first answer is “December 1930.” The place: Saline, Michigan. You’ll ....

2018 LPGA Volvik Championship Continues Tradition of Honoring Military on Ninth Green

May 26, 2018

Across the road from the clubhouse shuttle bus stop, the ninth hole on the Travis Pointe golf course is distinguished in important ways worth highlighting this weekend. [1] Grand stands designated for the military have been erected here for the third year in a row now, at the 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship. Thoughtfully positioned and facing due east, they provide an ideal, unobstructed view of play from right off the tee on this par 4 ....