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Because of you, crosswords and weather photos get published too
Because of you, big news gets published, but so does "little news." Thank you, June supporters. And a special thank-you to our weather photo contributors so far...
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.
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2023) - Many Lansing Journal readers still prefer getting their news from a printed newspaper. They miss...
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
LANSING, Ill. (January 2, 2023) - One of our most-often requested categories of coverage is Sports, and we...
Thank you, December givers, for another year of growth
LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2023) - I didn't realize it until I looked back at the numbers today, but 2022 was another growth year...
What’s at stake in 2023
LANSING, Ill. (December 28, 2022) - We've published over 1,600 stories so far in 2022. You probably remember some of the "bigger" ones:Friday...
Five things you might not know about asking for money
LANSING, Ill. (December 14, 2022) - Asking for money is hard work, but I'm willing to do it. Why? Because I believe the work...
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...