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December 11, 2020 Staff

Another snapshot on effects of COVID-19 on movie theaters: “AMC secures $100 million investment, but bankruptcy concerns still loom” by Sarah Whitten for CNBC today. “Key points: “AMC secured a $100 million investment from Mudrick ….

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December 10, 2020 Staff

US Food & Drug administration has posted to its website document titled “FDA Briefing Document: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine” (PDF, 53 pages in length). Categorized under “Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting, December 10, ….

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December 7, 2020 Staff

Exclusive to Fox News: “President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday [today] that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the US government begins aiding nations around the ….

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December 7, 2020 Staff

To be clear: COVID-19 restrictions imposed upon the State of Michigan through December 20 close entertainment facilities such as our own Emagine Theatre. Further reporting from mLive today stated that Department of Health and Human ….

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December 7, 2020 Staff

During a press conferenced scheduled and held this hour, “Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer’s administration extended … current restrictions on some businesses, indoor dining at restaurants, and in-person instruction at high schools and college through Dec ….

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December 2, 2020 Staff

Reading a number of articles now on the subject of tree farmers seeing an increased demand in fresh-cuts for Christmas this year. Photo essay in The Detroit News yesterday. On Black Friday, Gillian Flaccus reported ….

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November 27, 2020 Staff

Sampling of enthusiasm so far among candidates for Time magazine 2020 “Person of the Year,” to be announced December 10. Following are percents in favor. Stacey Abrams at 59% Amy Coney Barrett at 6% William ….

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November 26, 2020 Staff

Our own Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made the short list to become Time magazine “Person of the Year” for 2020. Winner to be announced December 10. Read more about this in The Detroit News, ….

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November 25, 2020 Staff

Keys to a dog-friendly Thanksgiving (what dogs can and cannot eat), courtesy Friends of Detroit Animal Care & Control. Dogs can have: Apples (no core/seeds) Carrots Celery Cheese (in very small quantities) Corn (no cob) ….

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November 24, 2020 Staff

John James, Republican candidate to represent Michigan in United States Senate, formally conceded to Democrat opponent and incumbent Gary Peters for November 3, 2020 election. Read more in article by Leonard N Fleming and Craig ….

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)— "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
Holy Saturday— "Why is Holy Saturday so sacred? What happened on the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? ... Holy Saturday is the name assigned to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh and final day of Holy Week,…

– April 16, 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
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 (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 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
Good Friday— "By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. "Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both…

– April 15, 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

United States flag flying over First United Methodist Church of Saline Michigan

Today Is “Flag Day” In The United States, And It Is An Anniversary As Well As A Vital Touchstone for All Americans

June 14, 2018

To those who wonder if “Flag Day” is an official recognition, the answer is an unambiguous yes. [1] June 14 is the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress passed its resolution that established the official flag of the United States of America. If that strikes you as a bit late in our history, it was. At the outset of the American Revolution, colonists “fought mainly under unit or regimental flags.” This is also a good ....

Ford F-150 at Saline 2018 "Drive 4 UR School" event

Marketplace For New Automobile Sales Has Changed With The Internet, But Keys To Dealer Success Remain The Same

July 24, 2018

Thirty years ago, new car models were unveiled at a set-certain time of year. Consumer research was done by reading buyer’s guides and special issues of monthly magazines with content gleaned from a select few writers granted access through preview showings. Highly stylized stock photography provided by manufacturers provided visual appeal, details deamed important to highlight. Many vehicles were exactingly specified on multi-page forms sent to the factory, then delivered weeks later. When it came ....

There Is Only One Car Show That Literally Stops Traffic On The Streets Of Downtown Saline, And Will Again On August 11

June 25, 2018

The first Saline Street Machines car show was held before half of all Americans alive today were even born. Saline Main Street had yet to exist. Two Michigan Avenue makeovers would pass between then and now. [1] If you joined the workforce straight out of high school that year, you’d now be eligible to join Amac. Or AARP if you prefer. [2,3] When Saline Journal spoke to event organizers the night before their 2017 opening, ....

Baptist State Convention of Michigan hosted ethnic-linguistic event to support new church startups, Part 2: Testimonials

May 28, 2022

Dr Tony L Lynn formally opened the North American Mission Board “Multi-Lingual Conversation” program on behalf of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan. He addressed a group primarily consisting of area ministry leaders gathered in the sanctuary of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Belleville on May 21, 2022. [1-3] The context for this event was based on the conviction that “interacting with believers from other backgrounds, languages, and origins enlarges our understanding of those around us ....

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 ....

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