Video: Railroad repairs, chickens as neighbors, and Halloween events

by Josh Bootsma and Landon Ford

LANSING, Ill. (October 29, 2021) – With Lansing Journal intern Landon Ford behind the camera, Melanie and Josh discuss the week’s news, chat about a new digital photo book, and preview upcoming Halloween events.

The above video was taken and edited by Landon Ford.

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Learn more about Landon Ford:

• Landon Ford starts internship at The Lansing Journal as part of Unity Christian Academy’s pilot program (October 14, 2021)

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• Burnham railroad crossing replacement to start November 8 (October 28, 2021)

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• Chickens in Lansing (October 27, 2021)

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• Honeybee advocates succeed at changing ordinance (October 20, 2018)

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• The Lansing Journal offers photo book to attract subscribers (October 28, 2021)

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Read about all the Halloween events happening soon:

• UPDATED – Lansing Halloween events: trunk-or-treats, costume parties, and more (October 25, 2021)

Regarding Fox Pointe Halloween events, the weather has forced some changes to the plans originally posted in this article:

• Fox Pointe prepares for scarecrow contest and trick or treat events in October (September 28, 2021)

Village Communications Director and Scarecrow Supervisor Ken Reynolds confirmed on Thursday that Fox Pointe would be closed Thursday and Friday. “We are now adding a noon to 4 p.m. viewing and voting session on Saturday to try and make up for all the closures,” said Reynolds. “This will be the last opportunity to vote.”

Last year’s trick-or-treat event at Fox Pointe:

• Fox Pointe trick-or-treat hosts hundreds (October 31, 2020)