June 23, 2026

With less than seven days to go in his presidency, the United States House of Representatives today has just impeached Donald J Trump (again).

CNN reporters Fernando Alfonso III, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya, Melissa Mahtania, Veronica Rocha, and Meg Wagner are continuing with live updates at this time. See “House impeaches Trump for role in deadly Capitol riot,” updated 5:56pm today.

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
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
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
Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

– May 26, 2022
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 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 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
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
via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 10: Romans 10:1-3, "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of…

– July 24, 2022

Chrysler Turbine Car on display at Gilmore Car Museum

How far back should America look for examples that deal with an accellerating worldwide energy crisis? The 1970s? 1908?

April 27, 2022

Two weeks ago, President Joe Biden announced that “his administration will lift the summertime ban on E15 gasoline to help ease high gas prices.” [1] As the name implies E15 gasoline contains a 10.5% to 15% blend of anhyudrous ethanol. “The sale of E15 gasoline is usually prohibited from June to mid-September because of air quality concerns.” [2-4] Although such flexible options have only been a part of mainstream vernacular for the last dozen-plus years, ....

Marker for Captain Daniel Throop in Judd Cemetery

This Independence Day, Some Will Choose To Once Again Remember The Military Service Of Captain Daniel Throop

July 4, 2018

There’s a nondescript cemetery on the northeast corner where Judd Road ends at Saline-Milan Road. It isn’t clear if any particular place has been designated for visitor parking, nor, for that matter, if there’s much demand for one. In all the years that we’ve looked in on it, however, we’ve never found grass or grounds lacking in very attentive care. Quite matter-of-factly, a sign designates it as “Judd Cemetery,” further noting that it was formally ....

Next month, Saline Journal masthead will change to reflect next step in an evolution that dates back to August 12, 1983

July 4, 2022

From the Editor— Although I have occasionally written about the advancement of D² Enterprises over the passage of thirty-nine years, this editorial has returned to that for perspective on an important change that will come to these pages next month. [1,2] I was twenty years old when those first official business papers were filed — largely to protect an already growing catalogue of original photographs. Having that work published in our local newspaper, The Saline ....

There Are Still Capable People Who Fix Their Own Electronics, Supported By A Local Resource To Keep Them Supplied

September 28, 2018

Most people wouldn’t be able to identify the failed part shown in the photograph above. Fewer still could have singled it out as culprit that brought all functioning of the computer in which it was housed to dead stop. With a simple Pop! sound, followed by thick, pungent billow of smoke, it gave away its contribution to the malefunction for anyone familiar with the smell. That would be when some from within that yet smaller ....

A perspective on past service as part of Saline City Council, Part 1 of 3: Our discussion with former member David Rhoads

October 23, 2019

With Saline City Council elections less than two weeks away now, local residents have had any number of opportunities to learn more about the four candidates vying for three open seats. In some cases, each has set his own agenda. In others, responded to more structured queries, apples-to-apples. Look for what we have gleaned from them in an exclusive Saline Journal series that starts next week. Setting the stage for that, we approached three members ....