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Lansing history
In keeping a community informed about current issues, a local newspaper also creates a record for history. As The Lansing Journal reports on community milestones and unearths old documents, those articles will be posted in this category.
2021 marks 55 years since Lansing plane crash killed pro golfer Tony Lema
Promising golfer's life cut short by tragic accident on Lansing golf course
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2021) – Tony Lema never got the...
From the files of Jon Huisman: How I became a photojournalist at the Lansing Journal
Local Voices
Jon Huisman, former staff member at the original Lansing Journal
This post is a continuation of Jon Huisman's earlier Local Voices pieces, which began...
From the files of Jon Huisman: How I became a photographer at the Lansing Journal
Local Voices
Jon Huisman, former photographer at the original Lansing Journal
This post is a continuation of Jon Huisman's earlier Local Voices pieces, "How I joined...
From the files of Jon Huisman: Early days at the Lansing Journal newspaper
Local Voices
Jon Huisman, former employee of the original Lansing Journal newspaper
This post is a continuation of Jon Huisman's earlier Local Voices piece, "How I...
From the files of Jon Huisman: How I joined the Lansing Journal
Local Voices
Jon Huisman, former employee of the original Lansing Journal
Sometime in my junior year at Illiana Christian High School, Glenn Smits told me of...
Remembering 2020: A Lansing COVID-19 timeline
compiled by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 30, 2020) - Throughout 2020, The Lansing Journal has documented the many ways life has changed due to...
Cole & Young Jewelers to close after 146 years
Owner Larry Mollo ready for retirement after 44 years in Lansing
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (December 22, 2020) – Soon after the first of the...
Lansing music business to close after nearly 65 years
Puzon's Music to shutter after generations of instrument sales, instruction, and repair
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2020) – A fourth-generation business in Lansing...
The Quarantine Class of TF South
TF South’s 2020 graduates adjust to missing end of senior year, garner new appreciation for family and teachers
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (May 11, 2020)...
Lansing loses Minuteman Press to coronavirus
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 5, 2020) - It is the "Mayberry-ness" of Lansing that Karen Kleine will miss most. Kleine is owner of...
Novak family comforted by memories
Kenneth Novak, Jr. died in the line of duty 28 years ago on April 8
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (April 7, 2020) - If you...
Kallemeyns to sell the Shopper
After more than 60 years of community publishing, brothers Arlo and Dan are ready to transfer ownership
Above, from left: Dan Kallemeyn, Mark Hornung, and...
Honor Guard celebrates 28 years, seeks new members
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 29, 2020) - It was 28 years ago this month that the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard (LVMCHG)...
Towne Interiors celebrates 65 years
Small business has seen many changes over the decades, but aims to continue serving Lansing with integrity
By Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2020)...
Lansing writer Marlene Cook sheds light on church graveyard
Newly published History and Mystery in First Church Graveyard available now
by Carrie SteinwegLANSING, Ill. (January 2, 2020) - If you’ve ever been stuck at...