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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: 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...
Local Voices: Chicago mayoral election also affects suburbs
Submitted by Michelle M. Ryan
The Chicago mayoral election is of interest (and should be) to many suburbs, especially those who are separated from the...
From the desk of Bob Malkas: The Ford Hangar and weddings
Submitted by Bob Malkas
Last year I made a presentation to the Lansing Historical Society that included what I call a virtual guided tour through...
Local Voices: Frustration with public transportation
Submitted by Evelyn Baldwin
I am a senior and am frustrated with public transportation. I live at 186th and Torrence Ave. There is a bus...
Local Voices: Thornton Township concerns
Submitted by Sherry Britton
I and many others have concerns with Thornton Township and the way things are progressing. We have expressed these concerns to...
From the desk of Bob Malkas: An open letter to Lansing voters
Submitted by Bob Malkas
Because it would not be possible to address all the questions our trustee candidates should be asked at the February Candidate...
Local Voices: ‘A great way to start each day’
Submitted by Gail Blom
I realized I needed to (wanted to) support The Lansing Journal when I found myself scrolling past 12 – 15 emails...
Local Voices: Being a beautiful Lansing
Submitted by Barb Dust
As a member of the Lansing Human Relations Commission, I was thrilled to see the winning entries in the Vehicle Sticker...
Local Voices: A Constitution test
Submitted by Bob Malkas
I have written this article because a reader challenged what I said in the last one and questioned my professional reputation...
Local Voices: Abortion as a study of constitutional rights
Submitted by Bob Malkas
There was a time in bygone days the State of Illinois required all graduating high school seniors to pass a U.S....
Local Voices: A Common Ground quarterly meeting recap
Submitted by Sharon GilesThe quarterly meeting of the Common Ground Project met Monday night, February 6, in the lower level of the Lansing Public...
Local Voices: 20 Family Resolutions for the New Year
shared by Valerie McDaniels
Valerie McDaniels is Chair of Lansing's Human Relations Commission, and one of the causes she is passionate about is Prevent Child...