June 2, 2026

Conservative news outlet Townhall has just reported, “Michigan Certifies Election Results, Confirming Biden Win in Key Swing State,” by Reagan McCarthy, November 23, 2020.

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 this morning — via The White House, Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. As always and particularly in the face of this affliction, we pray for The President of the United States, his loved ones, and those in whose care he has been…

– July 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
Resurrection Sunday— In anticipation of this day, Reverend Brett Younger of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn New York recently wrote, "... people in the United States will wish Easter felt like it did three years ago. They will put on new shoes and wonder if .... On Easter Sunday, people in…

– April 17, 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
Mother's Day— via Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (September 16, 1953): "Sermons – Billy Graham on the Need for Godly Mothers," 13:27-minute audio recording, free online. 'If we had more Christian mothers, we would have less delinquency, less immorality, less ungodliness and fewer broken homes.' Listen to Billy Graham’s Mother’s Day…

– May 9, 2022
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 (December 28, 2021)— "New Year's Resolutions Focus on Health, God and Money," by Aaron Earls: After a season in which avoiding sickness was on most everyone’s mind, many Americans say their New Year’s resolutions address their health .... As people contemplate their 2022 resolutions, more than 2 in…

– January 23, 2022
Independence Day— via Billy Graham (1970): "I find that there is a certain fear and expected cosmic judgment that hangs over our country at this hour, as the Devine timepiece ticks away. Thomas Jefferson felt this deeply when he said, 'I tremble for my country, when I reflect that God…

– July 4, 2022
National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

– May 5, 2022

With election day coming up less than three months from now, will Saline have enough mailboxes to handle ballots?

August 19, 2020

Add another items to the list of things that no one in their wildest dreams would have anticipated before the advent of COVID-19. [1-3] The United States Postal Service is curently dominating news headlines this week. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and our own Michigan Senator Gary Peters, both Democrats, are leading advocacy. Elsewhere in the nation, the Democratic National Committee is in the midst of its Presidential nominating convention. [4-7] The GOP comes ....

Borer 2015 Saline Scarecrow Contest: The Tin Man

How to Decide When a Digital Photograph Should be Presented in Black and White

September 18, 2017

With the growing sophistication of Instagram and iPhone filters, photographers of all skill levels are chosing to post more of their images in black and white (B&W) on social media. Add to that the upcoming sixth annual Saline Scarecrow Contest scheduled to run next month and you have a past entry that nicely supports this discussion. Here, it’s The Tin Woodman from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum and WW Denslow, 1899. ....

Flashback 34 Years Downtown to Saline’s Christmas Parade in 1983

November 23, 2017

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has nothing on us! [1] With Saline’s Christmas Parade just over a week away, today we are remembering that event from the eighth time it was held — in 1983. The photograph above shows downtown East Michigan Avenue, facing more or less south toward the intersection at Hall Street. Perhaps the most striking difference between then and now is our local Post Office, where J Andrew Financial and Saline Area ....

Ohio Pen Show 2021, Part 3: Search for definitive mechanical pencil history is hands-on, sometimes controversial pursuit

November 17, 2021

When Jonathan Veley was asked at his table during The Ohio Pen Show last week to produce a mechanical pen produced in, say, the year 1916, he readily did so — pulling samples out of well-organized inventory set off within arms-reach. [1,2] As himself a collector, historian, and owner of an enterprise well-stocked with vintage pencil leads, his expertise was among the higher end of sellers here. But by no means exclusive. [3] That’s the opening ....

NAVYA Autonomous Vehicle Assembly Operation In Saline Michigan Opened To VIPs And Selected Press For The First Time

October 20, 2018

Without boast or parade, NAVYA has been rolling out some of the most advanced passenger shuttles in the world at a reliable clip of one per month now in Saline. [1] These are vehicles that have been developed to safely, reliably operate without drivers. That means completing predetermined routes along existing roadways and open lots without need of any modification to those grounds. The promise of a future where traffic congestion in densely developed shopping ....