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 badminton prepares to cheer on Olympian Beiwen Zhang
Four TFS players watched and talked with top U.S. badminton player in May
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2021) – As the world anticipates the the start of the Olympic games in Tokyo, many local viewers will watch world-renowned badminton player Beiwen Zhang for the first time.For four TF...
American Rescue Plan funds, COVID-19 mitigations — School District 158 Board Agenda 7/21/21
District 158 Board regular meeting - July 21, 7 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (July 19, 2021) – The July 21 meeting of the District 158 School Board begins at 7 p.m. The meeting will occur at the Administration Center, 18300 Greenbay Avenue in Lansing. Guests should enter the building through Door...
Budget public hearing, HRC appointment, special use for development—Village Board Agenda 7/20/21
LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2021) – Before moving on to its regular meetings, the Village Board will host a public hearing on July 20 at 6 p.m to discuss the budget for Lansing's next financial year. Starting at 7 p.m., the Village Board meeting will commence, and is directly...
First Church PCA to host picnic, gospel group GloryWay on August 14
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 16, 2021) – First Church PCA in Lansing is hosting a picnic on Saturday, August 14 that will be open to the community. The event will feature a musical performance from gospel group GloryWay.Starting an hour before Cruise Night, the picnic is sponsored by...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting and public hearing – 7/19/21
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...
Trinity Lutheran Church to resume in-person monthly meals July 26
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 16, 2021) – After suspending its monthly meals last year because of the pandemic, Trinity Lutheran Church started offering drive-thru service in January of 2021. On Monday, July 26, the church plans to resume its practice of feeding over 100 people inside its gym.Monday's...
Lansing Fire Department quickly extinguishes house fire on Ann Street
No injuries, two dogs rescued from single-family home Thursday afternoon
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2021) – The Lansing Fire Department (LFD) responded to a fire call at 1:50 p.m. Thursday afternoon in the 3300 block of Ann Street.LFD arrived at the scene at 1:54 to find a two-story...
A great resignation: Karen Abbott-Trimuel abandons corporate world to pursue writing and self-fulfillment
By Josh BootsmaLANSING, Ill. (July 14, 2021) – For Karen Abbott-Trimuel, writing was once just a hobby, something she did when she found the time away from her busy job and raising children. Now, the Lansing resident has devoted herself full time to sharing her experiences and stories with...
Lansing Police score more runs, but everybody wins in softball game between LPD and TF South
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 13, 2021) – Instead of settling in at home to watch baseball, Lansing Police officers and TF South baseball players alike suited up to play a friendly game of softball Tuesday night in an effort to benefit the Lansing community.The event was the first...
Supply Young Adult Ministry resumes in-person meetings, offers food, fellowship, and discussion
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 12, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for Supply Young Adult Ministry to live up to its name and "supply" its participants with food and in-person fellowship. Recently, that has changed and the group is meeting together once again and inviting...