Josh Bootsma

LANSING, Ill. (October 26, 2021) – Lansing writer Carrie Steinweg has released a new book for children called So Many Ways to Say I Love You, her fourth title in the genre.The book was released in the spring, and has a Valentine's Day theme, following Lacey the monkey who finds...

October 23-25, 2021 As part of The Lansing Journal's ongoing efforts to increase sports coverage at TF South, we have asked TFS coaches to provide us with information about their matches/games. The Lansing Journal posts these scores and summaries multiple times per week in a "TFS Sports round-up." By Josh Bootsma LANSING,...

The information below has been edited to reflect changes and cancellations due to weather and other conditions. By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 25, 2021) – After some Halloween events were cancelled last year due to the pandemic, many local organizations are excited to get back to fun-loving spookery this year.The...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 24, 2021) — Standing near a massive hole in the ground that had once been a multi-story bank and office building, dozens of local officials, developers, construction employees, and others gathered to break ground on what will be a combined healthcare and housing facility.The...

New policy expected to help LPD address staffing shortages By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 21, 2021) — Since he became Lansing's police chief in June, Al Phillips has made a point of saying the Lansing Police Department needs more officers in its pipeline. With a new policy that allows LPD...

District 215 Board regular meeting – In person at TF Center for Academics and Technology LANSING, Ill. (October 23, 2021) – The October 26 public hearing and regular meeting of the District 215 School Board will take place at 6 p.m. in person at the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics...

Hard-fought loss to Hillcrest may result in challenging first round match-up By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 22, 2021) – In the final contest of the regular season, TF South lost a barn burner game to the Hillcrest Hawks, with a controversial fourth down call late in the fourth quarter that...

October 21-22, 2021 As part of The Lansing Journal's ongoing efforts to increase sports coverage at TF South, we have asked TFS coaches to provide us with information about their matches/games. The Lansing Journal posts these scores and summaries multiple times per week in a "TFS Sports round-up." By Josh Bootsma LANSING,...

October 19–20, 2021 As part of The Lansing Journal's ongoing efforts to increase sports coverage at TF South, we have asked TFS coaches to provide us with information about their matches/games. The Lansing Journal posts these scores and summaries multiple times per week in a "TFS Sports round-up." By Josh Bootsma LANSING,...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 19, 2021) – After some Halloween events were cancelled last year due to the pandemic, many local organizations are excited to get back to fun-loving spookery this year.The list below includes Halloween events The Lansing Journal compiled through phone calls, emails, and Facebook searches....