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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: Thank you, Walmart
Walmart and their associates went out of their way to recognize the impact their store has on our community this past Saturday, May 27....
Local Voices: Small businesses need affordable health care
"Lawmakers should reject any bill that restricts employers’ flexibility to choose health care options that are best for their employees..."
Local Voices: Southland Reactivation legislation
By Bob Malkas — The Southland Reactivation law can be used to encourage businesses to move into the area to take advantage of offered tax incentives...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, May 10
We made it to Kennedy Meadows, which means we’ve hiked 700 miles and completed the desert section of the PCT! We zoomed through...
Editorial Contest 2023: Autism, ADHD, and combatting ableism
Unity Christian Academy's Caleb Alderson examines autism, ADHD, and the ways we should treat people with love regardless of their disabilities...
Editorial Contest 2023: Ending spankings and ‘whoopings’ for kids
Unity Christian Academy's Ariana Thomas critiques a traditional view of spankings, instead encouraging a more positive approach...
Editorial Contest 2023: The shortcomings of standardized tests
Unity Christian Academy freshman Sarah Nwokoye's exploration of the shortcomings of standardized testing is a winner of our editorial contest...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, May 2
The Lansing Journal is following the adventures of Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick as they...
Local Voices: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail, April 17–25
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: Scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail
A report from Emily Quinn
Last month Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick began a months-long adventure of hiking the Pacific Crest...
Local Voices: Flooding concerns in the Southland
From the desk of Bob Malkas
I attended the annual Bloom Township public meeting on April 11th. I have been doing it for over 20...
Local Voices: Four ways to prevent falls in the 65+ population
Submitted by Dr. Mariya Vohra, PT, DPT (Physical therapist)
Falls cause more than 2 million emergency department visits and 31,000 deaths each year. That is...
Local Voices: Sharri Markson has already done the research about Wuhan and the virus
From the desk of Bob Malkas
The articles I write for the Lansing Journal are never intended to advance any personal agenda. My only purpose...
Local Voices (and Lansing Journal Journeys): Having fun on Election Day
Submitted by Wilma Straatman
I voted about 8:30 a.m. after coming home from work. My husband also voted at that time. I was the 15th...
From the desk of Bob Malkas: Get out and vote on April 4
Submitted by Bob Malkas
In the last village-wide election 1,906 votes were cast: that is 8.5% of the registered voters.
Lansing can do better.
I attend...