December 19, 2024

Headline in the mainstream media: “‘Can I change my vote’ trends on Google: What you need to know,” by Melissa Leon, earlier today on Fox News.

“More than 59 million Americans have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day — but some might be wondering if they can change that vote, according to Google Trends.

Google searches of the phrase ‘can I change my vote’ peaked Tuesday morning in the US around 6 am ET.

With specific reference to Michigan (among other states), the piece went on to cite the Detroit Free Press and stated that “voters who have sent in a ballot can submit a written signed request to their voting clerk by 5 pm on Oct 30 requesting to have the ballot nullified ….“

via Lifeway Research (February 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

– March 20, 2022
via Lifeway Research (September 1, 2021)— "Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors," by Aaron Earls: Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in…

– January 17, 2022
via TED Conferences (February 1998) "Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings": In Monterey California, The Reverend Billy Graham delivered a talk of just over twenty-six minutes to a Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) conference before a screen that projected a title of no more than, matter-of-factly, his first and…

– July 10, 2022
National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers— via National Police Association (June 23, 2021), by Stephen Owsinski, retired law enforcement officer with experience in Field Training Officer (FTO) unit and the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST): "Like anyone else, our nation’s cops harbor every desire to return home each day…

– June 17, 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 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 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
via Samaritan's Purse— "Samaritan's Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partners in both Ukraine and Moldova": Samaritan's Purse continues to provide medical relief to displaced Ukrainians, serving them at our Emergency Field Hospital on the outskirts…

– March 13, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "The difference in knowing and loving," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, re Famed jeweler Harry Winston: A customer entered Winston’s store in New York City to buy a special diamond. One of his salesmen, his most knowledgeable…

– February 13, 2022

Ron Schebil 1984 campaign car, candidate for Washtenaw County Sheriff

Recap Of Important Political Candidate Interviews Of Relevance To Voters In Greater Saline Community

November 6, 2018

Today is the day when registered voters who have not already cast absentee ballots head to the polls. Over the last month, Saline Journal has published interviews with the leading candidates in key Michigan races of local relevance. The questions posed were our own. Their fates are now in your hands. [1] For those unsure of where to vote, Washtenaw County has an online resource where area polling locations can be found. Beyond this, the ....

Global Manufacturers Are Hiring Employees At All Skill Levels To Help Their Saline Operations Continue To Succeed

August 8, 2018

It’s hard to drive down Michigan Avenue headed into town or past the Middle School without seeing succinct “Help Wanted” signs. According to the United States Department of Labor, “nonfarm payroll employment rose by 157,000 in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent.” Signs of an improving domestic job market are well established. Local jobs. Manufacturing sector jobs. With companies that are standing against global competitors in their respective markets and winning. ....

Thirty Years Ago, I Celebrated My Five-Year Anniversary As A Journalist – In Florida, Taking Photographs (As Usual)

August 6, 2018

From the Editor— As an observer, I tend to find “anniversaries” of this sort awkward at best. That said, this coming Sunday will mark the completion of our thirty-fifth consecutive year as a locally-owned business in Saline. August 12, 1983 was a Friday and we filed paperwork for “D² Enterprises” — better known locally as Saline Journal parent d2 Saline — with the office of the Washtenaw County Clerk. It was during the lunch hour. ....

A perspective on past service as part of Saline City Council, Part 3 of 3: Our discussion with former mayor Donald E Shelton

October 25, 2019

The final installment in this series concludes with a public servant better known for his role as our mayor than his single term immediately prior as City Council Member. Most know him as his subsequent time on the bench with the Michigan 22nd Circuit Court, now Criminal Justice Program Director for the University of Michigan – Dearborn. [1-5] The Honorable Donald E Shelton moved to Saline only two years prior to being elected to Saline ....

Washtenaw County Has Lost Its Last Camera Store with Closing of Huron Camera

January 12, 2014

The iPhone 6 Plus is being heralded as having “the best smartphone camera” ever. But it was the iPhone 4 that made headlines over three years ago as the “most popular camera on Flickr.” [1,2,3] Against that, “serious” photographers fear that this portends the demise of an art form. [4] ‘It’s really weird,’ says Antonio Olmos. ‘Photography has never been so popular, but it’s getting destroyed. There have never been so many photographs taken, but ....