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August 22, 2020 Staff

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show the 2012 movie The Avengers (Rated PG-13), Saturday August 22, 2020, at 9:15pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials start at 7:00pm. Location: Fountain Walk, 44425 ….

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August 21, 2020 Staff

Video available of our Senator Gary Peters today during Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the United States Post Office featuring testimony of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. “Ranking Member Peters Delivers Opening Remarks ….

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August 21, 2020 Staff

Ruling: “Michigan Court of Appeals backs Whitmer on use of emergency power,” reported Paul Egan today in article for Detroit Free Press. “The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that ….

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August 21, 2020 Staff

Reminder: Saline Mayor Brian Marl will be holding a “Coffee Hour” today, Friday August 21, 2020, from 8:00am to 9:30am at Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street.

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August 20, 2020 Staff

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show the 1981 movie Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Rated PG), Friday August 21, 2020, at 9:15pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials start at ….

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August 17, 2020 Staff

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is currently addressing Democratic National Convention (virtually) from Lansing Michigan.

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August 15, 2020 Staff

Saline Depot Museum grounds open now (outside; access to building interior continues to be closed due to COVID-19). Historical Society volunteers staffing, ready to answer questions — or simply chat. Masks, social-distancing required.

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August 13, 2020 Staff

Michigan ranks among ten states hardest hit with COVID-19 deaths. In absolute numbers, we currently stand at nine, with 6533 dead, according to statistics included in support of an opinion piece by Betsy McCaughey in ….

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August 13, 2020 Staff

“Today is the one-hundred-and-fiftieth-day of ‘Fifteen Days to Flatten the Curve.’ One-hundred-and-fifty-days we’ve been flattening the curve: Are we there yet? “I hate to sound like a kid, ‘Are we there yet? Are we there ….

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August 12, 2020 Staff

Announcement: Saline Mayor Brian Marl will be holding a “Coffee Hour” on Friday August 21, 2020 from 8:00am to 9:30am at Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street.

via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 28, 2022)— "Franklin Graham Meets with Samaritan's Purse Team in Ukraine": Work continues as fighting rages in eastern Europe. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, traveled to Ukraine this past weekend to meet with our teams who have been at work there since the early stages…

– April 3, 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 Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Words without wisdom," by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: A life-giving tongue creates a positive environment, and even brings joy to a community. However, too often many of us choose conversation that is callous and criticizes as opposed…

– February 27, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

– May 1, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 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
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 Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders," by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: ... At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives and invite them to a safe place where they can focus on Christ. Some would…

– April 24, 2022

William V Hampton, NAACP Ann Arbor Branch President

“Juneteenth” Is An Invaluable Celebration That Adds Depth To The Past, Evolving History of America

June 19, 2018

True understanding of history requires living, passionate advocates to give its varied, interwoven threads a chorus of compelling voices. Two weeks ago, Saline Journal revisted the US Civil War through the story of a dedicated young soldier who died at The Battle of Antietam. There is more to the honored sacrifices remembered on Memorial Day than could ever be summarized in a presentation before the Soldiers & Sailors monument in Oak Wood Cemetery. There is ....

Exclusive interview with Brian Cox, former journalist with “The Saline Reporter,” on loss of local media: Part 1

September 16, 2019

Our Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber is set this week to tackle the challenge of remaining “informed and engaged” at a time after “The Loss of Local Media.” Saline Journal is set to cover the presentation, offered as part of their September “Early Edition” breakfast. [1,2] Professional journalism and the press is an important subject of scrutiny on a broader stage today. But one of the best examples in advance of the upcoming Chamber ....

NAVYA Premiered Its Self-Driving Shuttle at NAIAS Earlier This Year

February 5, 2018

Local autonomous vehicle manufacturer NAVYA made its inaugural showing at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit last month. [1,2] This is a big deal for the company and a big deal for Saline. A little over six months ago, NAVYA announced the planned opening of a 20,000 square foot facility for the City of Saline. Today that plant is literally in the process of producing its first commercial shuttle, due for completion ....

Toyota leverages North American International Auto Show to display car with unique self-driving capabilities

January 14, 2019

In many ways, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) presentation of a Lexus 500h with automated driving modifications was symbolic of desired positioning of the vehicle itself. To be sure, its dedicated space was singularly carved out at the rear of the massive Lexus main show floor presence. At the same time, simply another part of the greater product line, perceptually matter-of-fact. [1,2] Dubbed the “P4” in recognition of its place as fourth-generation platform ....

Southeast Michigan appearance of Great Train Show set out a legacy interest not to be replaced by any virtual rendition

March 31, 2022

The introduction of railways in England dates to 1764, and were erected for military purposes “as a way to reduce friction in moving heavily loaded wheeled vehicles.” [1] Depending on definition of terms used, the earliest “model trains” may date to almost as far back — to a couple of centuries past. [2] “Electrified” setups appeared in the early 1900s, with a bias favoring true-to-life reproductions produced to scale in the 1930s. Minton Cronkhite is credited ....

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