Editorials

(Because we want community in this community newspaper) by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (May 23, 2022) - A community newspaper is not just about a...

This is layout week by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (May 9, 2022) - Thanks to enthusiastic advertiser involvement, nearly two dozen ads have been finalized...

A thank-you message for April contributors by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (May 2, 2022) - This past Saturday I had a chance to enjoy the...

It's time by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (April 20, 2022) - Here's the scoop: Managing Editor Josh Bootsma and I are planning a print issue...

March sustainers and supporters kept this newspaper going by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2022) - Thornton Township Board meetings. Updated mask mandates. Women's...

by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (March 29, 2022) - When readers ask for more, we at The Lansing Journal always find a way to...

by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2022) - When we launched in 2017, The Lansing Journal was a free newspaper, in print and...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYd3er9dGho] Melanie: Hello everyone, I am Melanie Jongsma of The Lansing Journal, here with Josh Bootsma, our Managing Editor. Josh: Hello everyone. We come to...

Could what happened to the original Lansing Journal happen to The Lansing Journal today? by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 4, 2022) – A surprise gift...

Thank you, February advertisers by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2022) - The Lansing Journal is grateful for local advertisers who choose us as...

Thank you, February supporters by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2022) - When our TVs and radios are broadcasting news of war, and Major...

Happy Birthday Delores Ryan! By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2022) – Milestone birthdays are a natural time to remember. For Delores Ryan, the celebration...

Thank you, January supporters by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2022) - It's been a long season of fundraising here at The Lansing Journal...

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 28, 2022) – In this week's video, Melanie and Josh recap Melanie's birthday month, talk about sponsorships, a new...

by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (January 28, 2022) - Throughout January, we have been inviting people to sign up as monthly supporters of The...