Josh Bootsma
TFS Sports round-up: Boys soccer and girls tennis win first contests of season
August 28–30, 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 will be posting these scores and summaries multiple times per week in a "TFS Sports round-up."
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Many federal pandemic unemployment programs end September 4
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 29, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a number of federal unemployment programs designed to help sustain reeling residents through tough times. This coming weekend, many of those programs will expire.On September 4, four main programs will come to an end, according to the...
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts to start in-person season in October
By Josh Bootsma
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. (August 27, 2021) – The Governor State University Center for Performing Arts is planning a return to live in-person events this October, following a less-than-ideal season of streaming concerts, plays, and other productions.The Center's 25th anniversary celebration will continue this season with a mixture...
TFS Sports round-up: First football loss; Volleyball wins two in a row
August 25–27, 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 will be posting these scores and summaries multiple times per week in a "TFS Sports round-up."
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Phillips Chevrolet again certified as “Dealer of Excellence” by J.D. Power
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2021) – Phillips Chevrolet has been certified in the J.D. Power 2021 Dealer of Excellence Program for the third year in a row. With three locations in Illinois, including one in Lansing, Phillips was one of 12 car dealerships across the state to...
MVP Studio and Spa cuts ribbon on upscale salon on Ridge Road, filling old Chop Shop space
Owner Michaela Vaughan excited to bring hair, nails, skin, wax, and other services to high-profile location
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 25, 2021) – Lisa Vaughan paused for a moment to hold back tears while looking into her daughter's new studio and salon on Ridge Road."I'm very proud. Very proud...
TFS Sports round-up: Volleyball notches win in first match of the year
August 23-24, 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 will be posting these scores and summaries multiple times per week in a "TFS Sports round-up."
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Eagle Academy Christian School students, parents, and staff enjoy first day fanfare
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 23, 2021) – Eagle Academy Christian School welcomed its students back in style for their first day on Monday, as teachers and administrators greeted them and their parents in the school's parking lot before parading in together.Eagle Academy is located on the south end...
Hundreds attend two-day ‘Blues, Brews, and BBQ Fest’ at Fox Pointe
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2021) – Seven bands, hundreds of people, and countless plates of barbecue made Friday and Saturday at Fox Pointe a delight for all ages as the second "Blues, Brews, and BBQ Fest" took center stage.Following 2019's fest which took place on a Saturday...
Excellence Counts Award, back to school updates, reciprocal crime agreements – District 215 Board Agenda 8/24/21
District 215 Board regular meeting – In person at TF Center for Academics and Technology
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2021) – The August 24 regular meeting meeting of the District 215 School Board will take place at 6 p.m. in person at the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics and Technology....