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Josh Bootsma

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.

TF South Boys Cross Country runs well at Erfert Park, Girls tennis gets win over Bremen

LANSING, Ill. (September 7, 2022) — Below are the most recent scores for the TF South Red Wolves TF United Girls Swimming Thursday, September 1 Opponents: Reavis High School, Eisenhower High SchoolResult: Reavis won the tournament (174), Eisenhower took second (84), and TF United took third (32)Sophomore Aaliyah Harb won the 200...

Liquor license to Mingles Bar & Grill, domestic animals definition – Village Board Agenda 9/6/22

LANSING, Ill. (September 3, 2022) – The September 6 Lansing Village Board meetings begins at 7 p.m. with a the regular board meeting, and 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...

Red Wolves Football loses to Lane Tech, Volleyball cools

LANSING, Ill. (September 3, 2022) — Below are the most recent scores for the TF South Red Wolves: Football Friday, September 2 Opponent: Lane Tech College PrepResult: The Red Wolves fell to Lane Tech 10-6.After two scores from Lane Tech in the second and third quarters, TF South scored their only touchdown...

Video: Previewing Mexico en el CorazĂłn

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 1, 2022) – Mexico en el Corazón is coming to Lansing on Saturday, but first they stopped at Millennium Park in Chicago. Melanie followed them there to get a preview of what Saturday's show will be like: Saturday's concert is free, and will start at...

This weekend, help Super Teci fly

Lansing family to host garage sale this weekend and next weekend to raise money for upcoming medical trips By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2022) – Purchases made at the garage sale at 3112 190th Street this weekend will help a super hero fly. That super hero is Teresa Avila,...

TFS Soccer improves to 3-2 after busy week, Volleyball on winning streak

LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2022) — Seasons are in full swing now, and many of the fall sports teams have had full weeks: Girls Volleyball Thursday, August 25 Opponent: Intrinsic Charter Downtown CampusResult: The Red Wolves won 25-11, 25-6Nyrobi Moore had eight kills and Kyndall Jackson had seven kills. Joya Hurey-Scott had...

50th Rich Dust Invitational cross country meet set for this weekend

Rich Dust will again fire starter pistol at invitational that bears his name By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 30, 2022) – This Saturday, hundreds of high school runners will follow in the footsteps of thousands of athletes before them and run at North Creek Meadow in the Rich Dust Invitational....

Tenth LOOP bike ride pedals through Lansing on September 17

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2022) – Lansing Out On Pedals, otherwise known as LOOP, will return to Lansing's paths, streets, and runways on Saturday, September 17, and registration is now open for participants.Organized by the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, LOOP gives local bikers of all skill...

Video: Why we got a drone

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2022) – Melanie and Josh look skyward this week as they reflect on why a drone is important for The Lansing Journal. At the risk of droning on, they discuss important stories that have benefitted from having a drone, as well as the...

Glenwood Lansing Road now open at IL 394 bridge

By Josh Bootsma LYNWOOD, Ill. (August 25, 2022) – The Glenwood Lansing Road bridge over IL 394 is open once again after nearly five months of construction work.According to an Illinois Department of Transportation press release from March, the construction work consisted of, "repairs to the bridge deck and structural...