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COVID-19 signage and plexiglass screen at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn Michigan
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Next month, Saline Journal masthead will change to reflect next step in an evolution that dates back to August 12, 1983

July 4, 2022 Dell Deaton

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 ….

Paul Glantz, Emagine Entertainment
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Washtenaw Economic Club hosted Paul Glantz to discuss “Growth & Resilience” – and debrief, ad hoc, on government relations

May 13, 2022 Dell Deaton

For the past two years now, COVID-19 has tested the pliancy of almost every competitive enterprise. [1-4] With movie theaters easily cited as poster-child for impact of fears that motivated patrons to persue online alternatives ….

Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor 2022 "Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show"
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BRAG Ann Arbor “Home, Garden & Lifestyle” show returned after two years to a different marketplace, with “success” TBD

March 19, 2022 Dell Deaton

As an early indicator of things to come based on early experiences with local events rolling out in 2022, the Builders & Remodeling Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor) “Home, Garden & Lifestyle ….

Paul W Smith of WJR 760 AM
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Some twenty months and a pandemic later, the Pure Michigan Conference on Tourism returned as a more measured 2021 event

November 5, 2021 Dell Deaton

Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism returned to its annual in-person rotation among venues this week — which in 2021 meant the City of Detroit and our own Motor City Casino Hotel. [1-4] As a reflection ….

A2Y Chamber Virtual Early Edition - "Shop Local"
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Experts outlined advice for retailer survival through next six months of COVID-19, during A2Y Chamber “Virtual Early Edition”

October 28, 2020 Dell Deaton

Outdoor dining was never anticipated to serve as ultimate path to survival for restaraunts as the world adapts to ongoing science and social impacts of COVID-19. Recent onset of frequent rain coupled with dropping temperatures ….

Daniel Craig as James Bond 007 in "No Time to Die"
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Emagine Entertainment Chairman Paul Glantz discussed James Bond, coronavirus, and local theater competition

March 10, 2020 Dell Deaton

Like clockwork for a proper James Bond movie-release year, the official game day spot for No Time to Die came on with the 2020 Super Bowl. Advance ticket sales in anticipation of an April 10 opening ….

Mackinac Policy Conference 2019
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An introduction to the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference (for those who’ve somehow missed the last thirty-eight)

May 28, 2019 Janet Deaton

An important part of opening day for the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference this afternoon was a “101 Attendee Orientation” that covered all the necessities of navigating the basics of this spectacular event — and thoroughly making ….

401 North Ann Arbor Street building in the City of Saline Michigan
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Keys To Placing Viable Tenants In Commercial Spaces Include Knowing The Market, Yes – But Also Knowing Its Need To Fit

October 4, 2018 Dell Deaton

Almost everyone in the community has a vested interest in filling the highest practical inventory of its commercial space. Buildings not otherwise occupied in whole or in part by viable businesses represent not just missed ….

Howard J Reeves Woodstock typewriter
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You Should Continue To Send Us Your Press Releases. We Won’t Run Them, But, We Seriously Do Want To Receive Them.

September 3, 2018 Dell Deaton

From the Editor— When I first started writing for ink-on-newsprint, serious outlets didn’t run press releases. At best, it suggested to readers that they had little interest in objectivity or independent journalism. At worst, advertisers ….

Stephen Junga, at Junga's ACE Hardware store in Saline Michigan
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It Wasn’t the Internet That Drove Plans for a New Hardware Store in Saline

May 9, 2018 Dell Deaton

Stephen Junga will someday be the “Junga” of Junga’s ACE Hardware here. If you’re a local merchant struggling to imagine long-term future success in an increasingly web-based world, this insight may be the key to ….

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  • 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

  • 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

  • Resurrection Sunday— In anticipation of this day, Reverend Brett Younger of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn New York recently wrote, "... people in the United States will wish Easter felt like it did three years ago. They will put on new shoes and wonder if .... On Easter Sunday, people in…

    – April 17, 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 Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

    – March 6, 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 Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

    – July 3, 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

  • 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

Past Spotlights

Rentschler Farm parlor, 1930s Christmastime

How Did Christmas Feel in a Rural Saline Home During the 1930s?

December 7, 2015

Bygone Features

Howard J Reeves Woodstock typewriter

Does Saline Need Another Journalistic Source for News and Analysis?

April 2, 2018
From the Editor— With sixty articles already available here on Saline Journal as of our “formal” launch today, I doubt anyone will feel compelled to read this editorial unsure of my answer. Still, it’s a relevant question to ask; it may even be a question you would like to ask. Fair enough. Let’s start with the three most recent features at the top of Saline Journal today. On the cusp of what’s always another great ....
FIRST Robotics Competition team "Saline Singularity" watches 2019 game on televisions at local high school reveal via satellite

Saline Singularity FIRST Robotics Team week 1 progress report: Here’s what happened after the 2019 game was announced

January 9, 2019
Last Saturday, the symbolic starter pistol was fired at 10:30am sharp, starting the six-week clock for high school teams to build custom robots for 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). [1,2,3] For our own Team 5066, “Saline Singularity,” that meant the first day of work — all business. Along with providing a video overview of concept, field, and scoring, an access was opened to extensive resources page that includes a list of Mechanical Resources. [4,5,6,7] Well ....

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 ....

Flashback 34 Years Downtown to Saline’s Christmas Parade in 1983

November 23, 2017
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has nothing on us! [1] With Saline’s Christmas Parade just over a week away, today we are remembering that event from the eighth time it was held — in 1983. The photograph above shows downtown East Michigan Avenue, facing more or less south toward the intersection at Hall Street. Perhaps the most striking difference between then and now is our local Post Office, where J Andrew Financial and Saline Area ....

Popular Summer Car Shows Are Defined By Local Communities Of Which They Are Part; Saline Is No Exception

July 26, 2018
The bar is set high for car shows here in southest Michigan. To the average Jane or John Doe that may mean the North American International Auto Show. But real car guys — correction: Car people! know better. You want to revisit the rich heritage of legacy vehicles as much or more than the prototypes that may hit the streets some day in the future. You love the niche entries and the customizations as much ....
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