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.
Things to do in Lansing this week – September 18 edition
September 17 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 9/18/23
Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center
All residents are welcome to attend meetings of the Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board typically meets on the third Monday of each month, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items...
Drive-thru permit for JJ’s Original Maxwell Street, extrication equipment for LFD – Village Board agendas 9/19/23
Agenda for this week's Village Board meeting — the public is invited to attend as Trustees deliberate on important topics that affect resi...
Video: T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more — why The Lansing Journal opened a Shop
Why does The Lansing Journal have a shop? Two reasons: 1. We want to give mo...
Run for Refugees 5k returns to Lansing in October to benefit The Welcome Network
Funds raised through the Run for Refugees run will help The Welcome Network achieve its goal of purchasing an additional "Welcome Home"...
POW/MIA Vigil planned at Lansing Veterans Memorial on September 15
In remembrance of military prisoners of war and those "missing in action," a POW/MIA Vigil will be held on Friday, September 15 in Lansing...
The Lansing Journal journeys: Ireland and Malta
Marti and William Benne traveled to both Ireland and Malta — a journey that included football, a newspaper office, the Mediterranean...
‘The plan is unchanged’ – One Trick Pony owner gives update on Ridge Road gastropub
Last week, the owner of One Trick Pony appeared before the board with a simple message: "The excitement remains. The plan is unchanged...
September 12 Thornton Township Board meeting cancelled
Thornton Township has published a notice that the September 12 Board of Trustees meeting is cancelled.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church does landscaping at LARC as part of nationwide service day
For a small group of people from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Lansing, church didn't end with the service on Sunday morning...