Josh Bootsma
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Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.
Video: Another fun partnership — this time with Kdulche Café
We were delighted when Eduardo Zepeda approached us about beginning a similar partnership with his shop, Kdulche Café.
The Lansing Journal journeys: Mount Rushmore, Devil’s Tower, the Badlands
Ron and Cathy White took a road trip to South Dakota, stopping at Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Devil's Tower, the Badlands, and Sioux Falls.
Lansing Police Department promotions: deputy chief, lieutenant, and sergeant
The Lansing Police Department promoted three of its own last week at the Village Board of Trustees meeting...
Things to do in Lansing this week – October 23 edition
October 23 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
District 215 Board meeting agenda – 10/24/23
TF Center for Academics and Technology at 6 p.m.
The October 24 District 215 School Board meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics and Technology. The full board packet and materials for the meeting, including all exhibits and other relevant materials, can be...
Benefit for 9-year-old ‘Super’ Teci Avila will fund next step of gradual improvement
"People look at us and they might think, 'Oh, I feel so bad for them.' Don't. We are so blessed," said Liz Avila, mom of Super Teci...
Lansing’s Legion welcomes veteran Ron Line home from Honor Flight at Midway
The returning veteran was Ron Line, a Lansing resident who'd spent the day in Washington D.C. as part of Honor Flight Chicago's 112th flight...
Video: Turf wars – Red Wolves tackle Oak Forest on new field
Friday, October 13 was the last game available for TF South to debut its new turf field. After punting on multiple earlier dates...
The Lansing Journal journeys: The ruins of Pompeii
Jerry and Judy Haan traveled throughout Italy, from Lake Como to Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, and Rome...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 10/16/23
The District 171 Board meets each month to discuss and make decisions that affect two schools in Lansing. Agenda—