Editorials

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...

by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (January 24, 2022) - This past summer, newspaper consultant Phillip Smith told me he was impressed with our subscriber...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January 21, 2022) – "I just left TF North, and I was overwhelmed with joy seeing so much interest in...

by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (January 13, 2022) - January is my birthday month, and this year it's what some might call a "milestone"...

Yes, I'll sign up! January is Melanie's birthday month, and this year it's a "milestone" birthday: She's turning 55 years old.Important milestones In honor of Melanie's...

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 7, 2021) – Melanie and Josh "Zoom in" to this week's video due to COVID-caution, sparking the topics of...

A special thank-you for December supporters LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2022) - New Year's Eve was a busy time at The Lansing Journal: SO MANY...

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 31, 2021) – In this week's video, Melanie and Josh share three major thank-yous as the year ends, and...

LANSING, Ill. (December 27, 2021) - We've published over 1,400 stories so far in 2021. You probably remember some of the "bigger" ones:The 14...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 24, 2021) – The series of holiday-themed videos that we have posted weekly in December culminates with this special...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 17, 2021) – The Virgin of Guadalupe is an important figure in Mexican culture and Catholic history. As explained...

A generous reader has provided a unique matching gift by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (December 14, 2021) - He's been reading The Lansing Journal since...

Community support kept this newspaper going and growing by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher LANSING, Ill. (December 14, 2021) - Whether you are a long-time believer or a...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2021) – Each year the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Pancake Breakfast with Santa. This year's...