Local Voices
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https://thelansingjournal.com/category/lansing-voices/Local Voices is The Lansing Journal's version of “Letters to the Editor.” The opinions posted here are those of the writers, and posting them does not indicate endorsement by The Lansing Journal. We welcome input from fellow residents who have thoughtful things to say about topics that are important to our community. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] with “Voices” in the subject line.
Local Voices: Thank you, Walmart
Walmart and their associates went out of their way to recognize the impact their store has on our community this past Saturday, May 27....
Local Voices: Small businesses need affordable health care
"Lawmakers should reject any bill that restricts employers’ flexibility to choose health care options that are best for their employees..."
Local Voices: Southland Reactivation legislation
By Bob Malkas — The Southland Reactivation law can be used to encourage businesses to move into the area to take advantage of offered tax incentives...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, May 10
We made it to Kennedy Meadows, which means we’ve hiked 700 miles and completed the desert section of the PCT! We zoomed through...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, May 2
The Lansing Journal is following the adventures of Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick as they...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, April 17–25
A report from Emily Quinn
The Lansing Journal is following the adventures of Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick as they hike the Pacific Crest Trail. We shared the beginning of their journey last week: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail. Text and photos below are shared...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail
A report from Emily Quinn
Last month Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick began a months-long adventure of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, "a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges." (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail, cited April...
Local Voices: Flooding concerns in the Southland
From the desk of Bob Malkas
I attended the annual Bloom Township public meeting on April 11th. I have been doing it for over 20 years. From the start, my objective in attending has been to represent the interest of Lansing on issues that could impact the residents of the...
Local Voices: Four ways to prevent falls in the 65+ population
Submitted by Dr. Mariya Vohra, PT, DPT (Physical therapist)
Falls cause more than 2 million emergency department visits and 31,000 deaths each year. That is more than 85 deaths each day because of a fall.
A recent publication by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that deaths due to a fall...
Local Voices: Sharri Markson has already done the research about Wuhan and the virus
From the desk of Bob Malkas
The articles I write for the Lansing Journal are never intended to advance any personal agenda. My only purpose is to allow readers to think for themselves on issues that personally impact their lives. I present facts and define options for people to consider...