August 3, 2026

Joseph R Biden Jr has just been sworn-in as our 46th President of the United States of America. Coverage on MSNBC continues to be updated at this time, with current banner on home page reading “Biden Sworn in as 46th President, Declares ‘Democracy has Prevailed.’” As covered variously across mainstream media, Twitter (and presumably other social feeds) has updated @POTUS to reflect change in administrations.

Maundy Thursday— "On this Thursday before Good Friday, Christians of all colors and stripes celebrate three events on the last night our Lord spent with his apostles before the Crucifixion: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot. "The…

– April 14, 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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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

Major Brian Goodwill, Salvation Army of Washtenaw County Michigan

Retail sprint to Christmas 2021 is now underway – along with Salvation Army Red Kettles out to help you help those in need

November 26, 2021

Today marks effective start of the Christmas shopping season — with “Black Friday” putting fuel to fire. With special appreciation for those putting shoe leather to pavement in search of best deals available right here at home thanks to brick-and-mortar offerings, this is an additionally good time to remind our community that Red Kettles have returned as well. [1] Last week, our own Salvation Army of Washtenaw County once again partnered with Briarwood Mall to ....

Dell Deaton in pocket watch gallery, National Watch & Clock Museum

This Sunday In Saline You Can Put Your Hands On Watches That Kept Trains Running Safely Through Our Depot Station

September 7, 2018

Have you ever wondered how the look and functioning of pocket watches changed during the years they supported the passenger service through Saline Depot Station, starting in 1870? [1] On September 9, the Saline Area Historical Society kicks off its new season of guest presentations at Saline District Library. Starting at 2:00pm, Saline Journal editor Dell Deaton will show several examples of railroad watches from his personal collection and discuss their significance in terms of ....

Exclusive interview with Brian Cox, former journalist with “The Saline Reporter,” on loss of local media: Part 2

September 17, 2019

Tomorrow morning, the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber will host another Early Edition breakfast from 7:00am to 8:45am at Weber’s Inn. Once again, a distinguished panel will discuss an area of immediate, practical concern. [1,2] Its title: ” The Loss of Local Media: How to Remain Informed and Engaged.” [3] Distinguished as its panel promises to be, there’s a lot to be said from the perspective of a “Hometown Newspaper” that made its first ....

“National Day of Prayer” focused on Biblical commandment to “Love one another,” at all levels of unified community

May 2, 2019

Formal calls for prayer on behalf of the United States of America actually pre-date the country itself. The first came in 1775, “with the first call to prayer that happened when the Continental Congress called for prayers for the forming nation.” Democratic President Harry S Truman signed the first official declaration by Congress of a national day of prayer in 1952. Republican President Ronald Reagan amended that law to designate the first Thursday in May ....

Hitchcock Classic “Virtigo” Returns to Big Screen for Limited Showings

March 12, 2018

The original 1958 Alfred Hitchcock thriller Virtigo starring James Stewart and Kim Novak is scheduled for a limited engagement return at Emagine Theatre in Saline. [1] March 18 (Sunday), with shows starting at 2:00pm and 7:00pm March 21 (Wednesday), with shows starting at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Plot summary on IMDb: “A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.” [2] ....