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Local reporting by local reporters — you made it possible
May supporters helped cover a 43% increase in stories by our team of local reporters...
Here’s the scoop on Journal Java Chip ice cream
LANSING, Ill. (May 16, 2023) – Early reviews of The Lansing Journal's namesake ice cream flavor at...
Too busy to ask for help
Thank you, April supporters, for giving anyway
LANSING, Ill. (May 1, 2023) - April was another busy month for The Lansing Journal, and I was...
Thank you, March supporters — election season demands extra effort
And you came through for all of us
LANSING, Ill. (April 1, 2023) - This election season has been a busy one here at The...
March print issue – look for Tuesday or Wednesday delivery
We're relying on the post office again this time
LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2023) - A Monday afternoon email from Blue Island Newspaper Printing confirmed...
A Candidate Forum, a Common Ground meeting, a print issue, and more — thank you, February supporters
Above: At the February 28 Candidate Forum, your local newspaper — including, from left, Melanie Jongsma, Josh Bootsma, Jennifer Yos, and Paul Czapkowicz, plus...
Did you know Lansing has an election coming up?
Tuesday, April 4 is Election Day; Early Voting starts March 20
Also: the Candidate Forum is Tuesday, February 28, 6 p.m., at the Lansing...
Being in print in March
It's important. And expensive.
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2023) - Many Lansing Journal readers still prefer getting their news from a...
Thank you, January supporters, for building community with us
Above, a weather photo submitted by Dave Schurman on January 16.
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2023) - "You make me want to...
Improving our game
Welcome Mike Clark to the Sports beat
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (January 2, 2023) - One of our most-often requested categories of coverage is...
Thank you, December givers, for another year of growth
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2023) - I didn't realize it until I looked back at the numbers today, but 2022 was...
What’s at stake in 2023
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (December 28, 2022) - We've published over 1,600 stories so far in 2022. You probably remember some of the...
Five things you might not know about asking for money
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (December 14, 2022) - Asking for money is hard work, but I'm willing to do it. Why? Because I...
November thank-you includes Giving NEWSday givers
Generous readers help keep Mildred and others informed and connected
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2022) - Giving NEWSday (November 29) was a...
Three things you should know about giving news on Giving NEWSday
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (November 28, 2022) - The Lansing Journal's version of Giving Tuesday (November 29 this year) is Giving NEWSday. We...