LANSING, Ill. (December 30, 2022) – As the year comes to an end, publisher Melanie Jongsma and Managing Editor Josh Bootsma examine four things that The Lansing Journal and you, our readers, accomplished together in 2022:
All the stories mentioned in the video are listed below:
Walmart arson
- Friday night fire at Walmart determined to be intentional, investigation ongoing (January 8, 2022)
- Photos of Walmart arson suspects released (January 13, 2022)
- Lansing Walmart reopens with limited inventory and hours (January 14, 2022)
- Ford Heights woman charged in Walmart arson (January 24, 2022)
TFS football evacuation
- TF South vs. TF North football ends in ‘threat of violence’ evacuation (September 9, 2022)
Memorial violence
Lansing Christian School
- Video: ‘No, we’re staying,’ says Lansing Christian’s new principal (August 12, 2022)
Fashionette closing
- Fashionette estate sale marks closing of iconic Lansing shop (December 15, 2022)
Business updates
- What’s going on with One Trick Pony, Golden Palace, Jack’s, KYNGZ, and other projects (November 16, 2022)
- Video: What’s going on with One Trick Pony, Golden Palace, Jack’s, KYNGZ, and other projects (November 18, 2022)
- Sneak peek: Upscale furniture and art boutique Cadou Decor opens Saturday (December 13, 2022)
Local Voices
Good causes
Have a topic you’d like Josh and Melanie to discuss? They are open to suggestions. Email your ideas to [email protected], and they will both receive them.
Good video as usual! I look forward to watching every week ! Great job Josh and Melanie !
Loved your year end video. Thank you for your hardwork and interesting reporting on a variety of subjects. Here’s to a fruitful new year and excellent stories to report.