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Baptist State Convention of Michigan hosted ethnic-linguistic event to support new church startups, Part 1: Call to act

May 27, 2022 Dell Deaton

The Holy Bible closed its first Gospel with what is known as “The Great Commission.” Beginning at Matthew 28:18, this read: “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me ….

Bert Oser of Bertram's Inkwell
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Ohio Pen Show 2021, Part 1: The show before that show that most people never get to experience – catering to collectors

November 15, 2021 Dell Deaton

When the doors first opened to the public for special interest shows in the 1980s, the fish stories were already being told behind the vendor tables. [1] Least impressive among these were incredible deals made on ….

"Collecting Mobility" gallary at The Henry Ford
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Limited-engagement exhibition set to explain “Why?” of museum acquisition, display at The Henry Ford, through January 2, 2022

October 23, 2021 Dell Deaton

During the summer of 2018, The University of Michigan “Mcity” collaborative launched a “Driverless Shuttle research project” on North Campus. Its stated objective “was to learn more about the challenges and opportunities presented by this ….

Rebecca Groeb directing actors on set of "Newsies: The Musical"
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Assistant Superintendent Steve Laatsch on value of SHS Drama performances that go beyond Saline High School

February 17, 2020 Dell Deaton

As Newsies cast rehearsals focused in on closer, more detailed staging last week, we took this opportunity to take a step back for a look at the bigger picture. [1] In this case, Steve Laatch is ….

Michigan Comic Convention cosplay
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Next Michigan Comic Convention in Detroit, this August 16-18, offers research opportunity for Saline planners

August 12, 2019 Dell Deaton

With the exciting announcement of “superheroes” as theme for our local Eighth Annual Saline Scarecrow contest, already compelling reasons to attend the 2019 Michigan Comic Convention are that much greater. [1,2] Not that anyone really needs ….

Fathom Events movie poster for Star Trek: The Motion Picture
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Return of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” to movie theaters means more than marking forty-year anniversary

August 9, 2019 Dell Deaton

There’s a large graphic dominating one of the walls in “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds” currently at The Henry Ford, along the bottom setting out chronology of related television incarnations. [1] It starts with the ….

Pastor Frank Radcliff, Oakwood Baptist Church
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“National Day of Prayer” focused on Biblical commandment to “Love one another,” at all levels of unified community

May 2, 2019 Dell Deaton

Formal calls for prayer on behalf of the United States of America actually pre-date the country itself. The first came in 1775, “with the first call to prayer that happened when the Continental Congress called ….

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Mayor formed task force to consider allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in Saline, but who will be helped?

April 24, 2019 Janet Deaton

A lot of people don’t see any difference between the use of marijuana by the public at large and medical marijuana use. Especially in this area, Hash Bash still comes to mind. Those not afraid ….

Senator Gary Peters and 2019 Earth Day climate change summit panel
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Senator Gary Peters uses Earth Day to spotlight climate change issues with summit held at Michigan State University

April 22, 2019 Dell Deaton

The first “Earth Day” is generally recognized in the United States as having been organized in response public concerns that had reached a tipping point in the wake of specific, highly visible environmental assaults during ….

Batman 30th anniversary movies, presented by Fathom Events.
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Batman first appeared eighty years ago in the comics and Emagine Theatre is celebrating his movie 1989 reboot

April 5, 2019 Dell Deaton

To the more than casually engaged moviegoer, Ben Affleck is Batman — at least until someone else officially takes that cape to big screen at some point in the future. [1-3] Even setting aside animated ….

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  • 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

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 10: Romans 10:1-3, "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of…

    – July 24, 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 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 (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

  • 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

  • Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

    – May 26, 2022

  • via America: The Jesuit Review (May 20, 2022)— "On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a public statement that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a life-long Catholic, will be barred from Communion in her home diocese of San Francisco. Gloria Purvis, the host of America Media’s 'The Gloria…

    – May 22, 2022

  • 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

Past Spotlights

Mayor Brian Marl, dedicating Saline Pre-Prix print

Mayor Brian Marl Dedicated Historic ‘Pre-Prix’ Race Print to City of Saline

August 23, 2016

Bygone Features

Serving strawberry shortcake at Saline Senior Center

It’s worth taking a step back to assess annual Saline mayor’s “Senior Conference” as much more than sum of offerings

June 18, 2019
Unlike other signature Michigan events like the Governor’s Conference on Tourism — perhaps more accurately labeled as a Mayors’ event — the Saline Senior Conference has come about under the aegis of only one mayor. [1,2] This is significant to understanding the role and importance of such an offering to any community in 2019. At heart, it serves as a predictable, accountable touchstone for residents in of this population to “engage directly” with their city officials, ....
Boy Scout Troop 446 camp site in Dexter Michigan

Locating a Cub Scout Pack in Washtenaw County just got even easier

August 9, 2009
Cub Scout Pack leaders will be getting together tomorrow evening in Ann Arbor to help them prepare to welcome the next group of young boys into the Boy Scouts of America. Today I’m here to give you a sneak preview of an exciting new program that’s been developed to make it easier than ever for you, as a parent or guardian, to identify and start to evaluate the many options available. That’s right: We’re talking ....

Too-Real “Living History” Almost Reached Over To Knock Me On My Behind At Oak Wood Cemetery Yesterday Afternoon

October 1, 2018
From the Editor— Our various local historical organizations do a marvelous job in helping places and objects here connect with visitors in ways far more meaningful than that of simply setting out preserved artifacts. Think of lessons taught on special occasions at Weber-Blaess. An already immersive one-room environment is thoughtfully reinforced by commitment to period-appropriate teaching style. So, too with the historical trolley tours offered during Saline’s Summerfest: Guides in-costume, in-character helped bridge the gap ....

Somewhere Between National Pepperoni And Sausage Pizza Day, Call Today “No Man’s Land” Pizza Day And Enjoy It There

September 26, 2018
It’s no secret that local pizza is more than a passion at Saline Journal. Twelve months ago, we produced a video focused on East Michigan Avenue options for National Cheese Pizza Day. [1,2] That day, September 5, passed weeks ago now. Next up? You’ll have to wait for National Sausage Pizza Day on October 11. For those looking for labels and celebrations, the calendar provides no directed help until then. [3] But just as it ....

It’s Important to Know Both History and the Market for Strategic Business Development in Saline

May 15, 2018
Time was when it didn’t seem to be much going on in the City of Saline east of North Maple Road, past what was then the high school. In 1985, ground had yet to break for either Heritage or Woodland Meadows Elementary School, no one was thinking Linden Square. The old municipal building southeast of the railroad tracks appeared permanently ensconced. [1,2,3] Even Saline Journal parent company D² Enterprises only photographed the area from a ....
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