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The Lansing Journal is a community newspaper. We welcome input from fellow residents who have thoughtful things to say about topics that are important to our community. Send your submissions to [email protected] with “Voices” in the subject line.
Local Voices: An update on my missing daughter
Here’s an update - We learned some information yesterday that removed our largest worry, that something bad had happened to her. She has been spotted.
Local Voices: Searching for my missing daughter
My daughter is missing — she left the Villa (her sober living home) on October 1st, and she did not return. She was last seen by a passerby in early November...
Local Voices: Thankful for Lansing
"The Lansing that exists today inspires me and makes me feel proud that I came from there....
Local Voices: Car seats for Lester Crawl families
I want to give away carseats/booster seats starting with my own class, then move on to the rest of my school. Then, IF POSSIBLE, I'd like...
Local Voices: ‘Stroads’ and Being – Thoughts on shrinking Ridge Road in Munster
Submitted by Adam Barker
Many Munster residents are grabbing their torches and pitchforks over the proposed change to shrink Ridge Road, from State Line Ave....
Local Voices: Our airport can advance economic development in Lansing
Submitted by Bob Malkas
I think it would be beneficial for the people of Lansing to view my interview with Ric Bratton on his nationally...
Local Voices: Thank you, Autumn Fest Sponsors and Volunteers!
We would also like to thank and acknowledge our generous sponsors who continue to help us bring this fun event to Lansing:
Local Voices: Bethel Church cross display represents the deaths of unborn children
"Once again the Illiana Christian High School Girls soccer team came through for Bethel Church installing 1,600 Pro-Life crosses"
Local Voices: The unknown dangers of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea
What are the long-term consequences of non-treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea also known as OSA?
Local Voices: Resident-organized block party returns to Madison Street – photos
We want to share our Block Party on Saturday, September 9, to encourage readers that this is a great way to get to know your neighbors!
Local Voices: A poem and statement for Mayor Patty and all of Lansing
Lansing's Poetic Transformation, submitted by Pastor Leon, Mount Zion UFL Center
Local Voices: The end of the trail, August 6
Our final night on trail was reminiscent of our first night on trail: cowboy camping with an amazing sunset, listening to “big rock candy mountain,” and covered in ants. I wouldn’t have it any other way....
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, August 1
A report from Emily Quinn
The Lansing Journal is following the adventures of Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick as they hike...
Local Voices: Open letter to a fellow park user
"I picked up the litter you left behind, but couldn't repair the tree, which will probably die from its injuries."
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, July 27
"Got back on trail at Snoqualmie Pass and hiked to Stevens Pass," wrote Emily Quinn this week....