Josh Bootsma
Dickens adaptation brings audiences back to Theater at the Center’s main stage
Phil Potempa, Jeannie Rapstad, and Tony Panek perform cozy adaptation of A Christmas Carol
MUNSTER, Ind. (December 4, 2022) – As Jeannie Rapstad rushed across the stage at Theatre at the Center to put on a blue shawl and silver crown to transform once again into the Ghost of Christmas...
Estimated property tax levy, Tru Hotel special use request – Village Board agendas 12/6/22
LANSING, Ill. (December 4, 2022) – The December 6 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. with the regular board meeting, which is directly followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Village Board meeting agenda (7 p.m.)
Many of the items brought before the Village Board at this meeting...
Santa arrives at Fox Pointe
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2022) – The Village of Lansing turned on the lights at the Fox Pointe tree display Saturday night, illluminating the forest of holiday festivity in front of a bundled crowd. The abundance of lights drew the attention of Santa Claus himself, who arrived...
2022 holiday events in Lansing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2022) – The list below includes Christmas and other holiday events The Lansing Journal has compiled. If your organization is hosting an event not included in this list, please fill out our holiday event form so we can include your event.This page will...
Video: Sometimes, going to class means going to a job interview
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2022) – This week, Josh and Melanie were invited to attend the annual mock interviews at TF South. As professionals from around the area gathered to interview high schoolers, The Lansing Journal did some interviewing of its own — getting the scoop from...
Red Wolves Girls Basketball improves to 5-1, Girls Bowling rolls past Lemont High
LANSING, Ill. (November 29, 2022) – The most recent scores from the TF South Red Wolves are included below:
Girls Bowling
Tuesday, November 29
Opponent:Â Lemont High SchoolResults: TFS beat Lemont 1405-1042The high game for the day went to Trinity Kimmons (180).
Boys Basketball
Wednesday, November 23
Opponent: Lincoln-Way Central High SchoolResults: TF South beat Lincoln-Way Central 66-65After...
Munster’s ‘Light the Night’ will kick off holiday house lighting competition
Competition will raise money for Munster schools
By Josh Bootsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 27, 2022) – The town of Munster, Indiana, is planning a "Light the Night" event at Town Hall on Friday, December 2 to celebrate the holiday season, and kick off the town's holiday lighting competition, which raises money...
The holidays at Fox Pointe – 2022
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 26, 2022) – Starting Saturday, December 3, Fox Pointe will make its annual transformation into a winter wonderland, complete with a forest of holiday trees decorated by the local community. The Village hopes its third year of tree displays will draw even more sponsors...
Red Wolves Basketball begins season – scores
LANSING, Ill. (November 22, 2022) – Both the Girls and Boys Basketball programs at TF South High School have tipped off for the season. Recent scores are below:
Girls Basketball
Monday, November 14
Opponent:Â Mother McAuley High SchoolResults:Â TF South lost to Mother McAuley 69-37Tariya Wright scored 13 points for the Red Wolves while...
Angel and Betsy Lopez first to marry in Ford Hangar – photos
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2022) – As a dating couple, Betsy Wagner lived in Homewood while her boyfriend Angel Lopez lived in Highland, Indiana. When visiting each other, the pair would often drive on Glenwood Lansing Road past the Ford Hangar in Lansing. Intrigued by the building's...