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State Representative Donna Lasinski, Michigan House District 52.
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In a week marked by a good bit of attention on Saline Area Schools, Representative Donna Lasinski talks Michigan priorities

February 1, 2019 Dell Deaton

Yesterday, Saline Journal started a new series on collaboration between our local Michigan District Court and middle school in teaching civics. Last week, we caught glimpses of the high school Drama Club rehearsing “Shrek the ….

Saline Middle School "Criminal Justice Unit" mock trial
Governance

SMS students prosecute, defend, and judge criminal case in mock trials held in District 14A-4 Courthouse, Part 1

January 31, 2019 Dell Deaton

It was quite likely the Perry Mason television series that made first generations of parents “experts” on courtroom proceedings. Subsequent casts would have casual observers believe that The People’s Court reflects current reality. [1-3] Long ….

State Representative Donna Lasinski, Michigan House District 52
Governance

Michigan House Representative Donna Lasinski set another high bar in constituent accountability with Saline Q&A today

January 11, 2019 Dell Deaton

The term “coffee hour” hardly begins to describe what took place this morning. That’s the stuff of anywhere, not Saline. Other government officials when compared to our own Donna Lasinski. [1,2] Event attendance numbers weren’t ….

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, during her inauguration speach on New Years Day 2019 in Lansing Michigan
Governance

Gretchen Whitmer sworn-in today as governor, ostensibly signalling close to 2018 election cycle and move to governance

January 1, 2019 Dell Deaton

Happy New Year from Lansing Michigan. Arguably conspicuous by absence in our look back at 2018 was any given connection to government or politics — let alone a dedicated section for the subject. [1] Mitigating ….

Senior Michigan Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick during Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Governance

Final 2018 Season Washtenaw Economic Club Luncheon Sought To Explain Impact Of November 6 Mid-Term Election Results

November 9, 2018 Dell Deaton

Less than 48 hours after polls closed locally, Senior Capital Correspondent Tim Skubick appeared before the Washtenaw Economic Club to provide his take on what had happened at the polls here in Michigan on Tuesday. ….

Howard J Reeves Woodstock typewriter
Governance

When It Comes To US Elections, The Person Who Asked The Questions Doesn’t Get to Tell You The Answers

November 5, 2018 Dell Deaton

From the Editor— In the 1960s Batman TV series, the worst thing that could happen in any plot line was for the villain to reveal the heroes’ secret identities. Cue memories of Adam West, unmistakable ….

Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Michigan Clerk / Register of Deeds
Governance

Washtenaw County Clerk Says There Is “Absolutely” No Reason To Worry About 2018 Election Result Integrity In Michigan

November 4, 2018 Dell Deaton

With so much discussion of potential “election tampering,” it’s understandable that voters would like to be assured, substantively, that there’s no cause for concern here in Michigan. [1] The best authority to address that here ….

Debbie Stabenow, Democrat candidate for United States of America
Governance

Exclusive Interview With Debbie Stabenow, Democratic Party Candidate For The United States Senate From Michigan

November 2, 2018 Dell Deaton

Debbie Stabenow is the Democratic Party candidate running to serve in the US Senate on behalf of Michigan. Her Republican opponent is John James. [1,2] Last month, Saline Journal invited each individual to share their ….

John James, Republican candidate for United States of America on behalf of Michigan
Governance

Exclusive Interview With John James, Republican Party Candidate For The United States Senate From Michigan

November 1, 2018 Dell Deaton

John James is the Republican Party candidate running to serve in the US Senate on behalf of Michigan. His Democrat opponent is Debbie Stabenow. [1,2] Last month, Saline Journal invited each individual to share their ….

Vice President Mike Pence, headlining rally for Michigan Republicans on October 30, 2018
Governance

Vice President Mike Pence Makes Whistle-Stops In Michigan Venues To Promote Michigan Republican Candidates

October 31, 2018 Dell Deaton

There has been disagreement on when, exactly, Vice President Mike Pence was first scheduled for his most recent trip to Michigan, along with where, for whom, and why. [1] The earlier mid-October rally for Michigan ….

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  • 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

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 1: John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. 'No one comes to the Father except through me.' [English Standard Version] "An Online Bible Commentary You Can Understand" titled "Bible Ref"…

    – July 17, 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

  • re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

    – June 24, 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

  • via Samaritan's Purse (March 23, 2022)— "Ukraine Updates: Ukraine Updates: Fifth Airlift Departs with Ukraine Relief; Medical Care at Four Locations; Food and Other Distributions Underway": A fifth Samaritan’s Purse airlift departed today carrying more than 19 tons of relief, including medical supplies for area hospitals as we work to…

    – March 27, 2022

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

    – July 31, 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

Past Spotlights

Miniature golf putt

Putt Putt Golf Benefit to support Saline Area Social Service scheduled for July 27, 2021 at Reinhart Realtors Saline

July 15, 2021

Bygone Features

Mary Bowe of Saline PIcture Frame

Consider Gifting Year-Round Decorations This Holiday Season

December 12, 2017
Back in the days when cameras required film to capture images, the phrase “Kodak moment” came to describe both process and result. [1] The advent of digital photography made the first part even easier. Computers, connected televisions, and vivid smartphone screens would have then had us feel that making a commitment to just one shot for display on wall or desktop is somehow insufficient in the second part of the equation. As it turns out, ....
Ron Schebil 1984 campaign car, candidate for Washtenaw County Sheriff

Major Political Party Candidates Have Answered Questions In Races Of Local Interest To Saline Michigan

October 12, 2018
In less than a month, voters will cast ballots for elective offices that have a great deal of influence over the way that business is conducted and lives are lived in this community. [1,2] Platform statements, debates, and public appearances are invaluable to helping inform those decisions. Independent news sources can add further value by presenting candidates with an opportunity to speak with their audiences on areas of identified interest. Saline Journal has done just ....

Year-end report on Bixby Marionette Trust disposition outlined steady, important forward progress

December 11, 2019
A small selection of string puppets stood along one wall of a Saline Library meeting room where John Anderson provided an accounting for Arts and Culture Committee responsibilities in fulfilling City of Saline obligations under terms of its “Bixby Marionettes Trust” here. [1,2] Meticulously handcrafted by the late Meredith Bixby, these figures seemed more than contextual backdrop or props at the ready when called upon to illustrate function. Rather, they seemed here to cast scrutinizing ....

Is New Construction Your Answer to Making a Home Purchase in This Tight Market?

April 17, 2018
Anyone in the market to buy a house or condominium in the last five years has likely felt frustration at the dearth of options. The Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors just reported “a significant drop in the number of new listings and total residential sales” for the first quarter of 2018, which just ended. [1] But the news is better for those who’d like to purchase a something recently constructed. Bill Smith told Saline ....

Your House Is Probably Not on the Market in Saline, but Maybe It Should Be

April 8, 2018
When is the best time of year to list your home for sale in Michigan? Like most things Internet, opinions vary. [1,2] What is certain locally? These numbers from the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors: Single family home listings were down 12.4% (condos down 7%) during February of this year compared to 2017. That meant less inventory available for buyers. At the same time, homes were selling within 2% of average listing price, indicating ....
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