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October 5, 2020 Staff

Plan B: “Michigan health department issues order requiring masks, limiting gathering sizes statewide,” reads headline to piece posted to mLive on October 5, 2020, by Emily Lawler. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ….

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October 5, 2020 Dell Deaton

Breaking: President Donald Trump returning to The White House presently on Marine One. News pool video shows President after having exited helicopter, ascending stairs to balcony, removing mask, and standing to face outward toward cameras. ….

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October 5, 2020 Staff

Was Michigan Supreme Court unclear in its findings re Executive Orders and COVID-19? See “Whitmer: Michigan Supreme Court ruling shouldn’t take effect until Oct 30,” by Beth LeBlanc and Craig Mauger, today in Detroit News. ….

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October 5, 2020 Staff

Today marks the start of “Spirit Week,” organized by Saline High School Student Council to celebrate 2020 Homecoming. The theme this year is “Hollywood Mask-Erade.” Here’s the schedule: Monday— “Dress Formal Day” Tuesday— “Sidekick Day” (dress ….

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October 4, 2020 Dell Deaton

Earlier today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that “she will no longer enforce Gov Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders on COVID-19 after the state’s highest court deemed an emergency powers law unconstitutional.” For fuller reporting, ….

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October 3, 2020 Dell Deaton

Second-largest theater chain in the world announced temporary closure of locations following latest announced delay of next James Bond movie release. Earlier today, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that “mega-movie theater chain Cineworld, the second largest ….

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October 3, 2020 Dell Deaton

And then this news was reported on AM 760 WJR during morning drive to work: James Bond movie No Time to Die release date in the United States delayed until April 2, 2021. See “Release of ….

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October 2, 2020 Dell Deaton

President Donald Trump was taken by helicopter to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda tonight, “as a precautionary measure,” after having tested positive for COVID-19, as reported within the last twenty-four hours. See Kevin Breuninger ….

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October 2, 2020 Dell Deaton

Governor Gretchen Whitmer statement response to Michigan Supreme Court Ruling on her authority to act under assertion of “Emergency Powers” in response to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, via written press release issued today. “Governor’s Orders Remain ….

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October 2, 2020 Dell Deaton

Breaking news: “Michigan Supreme Court rules Whitmer lacks COVID-19 emergency powers,” reported by Riley Beggin, Kelly House, and Jonathan Oosting, for Bridge Michigan earlier today. “A divided Michigan Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Gov. ….

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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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

“Christmas with The Chosen” more than just another holiday movie or invitation to renew in-theatre experience; much more.

December 2, 2021

Like icthus images in its opening credits, The Chosen seemed destined to swim against prevailing currents. [1-3] It’s certainly not without precedent to see television series beget theatrical movie releases. And only time will tell if, as “the largest ever crowdfunded entertainment project” it truly portends “groundbreaking implications for content creators, particularly faith-based ones.” [4] As “the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ,” it will forever raise the bar on what it means to have ....

America also Honors Its Heroic “War Dogs” on Memorial Day for their Devoted Service and Ultimate Sacrifice

May 27, 2018

Imagine any of the things you might have expected to hear on a locally produced program called “Veterans Radio” on the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend. Would you have ever guessed an interview about dogs? [1,2] If so, it likely focused on emerging research into the benefit of canines helping military personnel with PTSD and issues related to the aftermath of serving in combat. Very important work to be sure. But the Memorial Day recognition ....

Be Prepared to Make Uncommon Photographs Before, During, and after Rainfall

December 29, 2014

The phrase “rained out” is typically perjorative. At once it describes both a weather situation plans to be cancelled. This needn’t be the case when eying outdoor photographs. In fact, periods just after rain has fallen will often lend added interest to subject matter, reveal otherwise hidden character, or encourage an entirely altered center of attention. The Davenport-Curtiss House on East Michigan Avenue in Saline is one such example. Built in 1875, it remains a ....

Wedding Planners Should Check Out New Display at Saline History Museum

May 5, 2018

One of the first major changes to come with the expanded mission of the Saline History Museum is a fantastic display titled “19th Century Saline: Love & Marriage.” It’s not hard to find generic, distant descriptions of wedding events from those times. But from the heartland? That’s far less common. [1,2,3,4] The first thing you are likely to notice in the Saline exhibit is a period wedding gown. One of the advantages of housing exhibits ....

What’s Missing from This Image of the 2018 FIRST Robotics Championship in Detroit?

May 3, 2018

The photograph above was taken last week during Tech Challenge brackets at Cobo Center in Detroit for the latest FIRST Robotics Championship. Teams at each of four age-based skill levels had advanced to this arena over the course of the 2017-18 school year, to these final play-offs featuring robots that they themselves have built and programmed. [1,2] Anyone who’s heard of Lego Mindstorms is in the ballpark of understanding this world. “FIRST Lego League Jr” ....