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Local Flavor Award presented to S.L Wine Bar

"There's a lot going on here" says S.L Wine Bar co-owner Deja Cain LANSING, Ill. (January 16, 2022) – S.L Wine Bar owners Deja and...

Video: Previewing the MLK Day Celebration at Waddie Ann Events

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 13, 2023) – A collaboration of musicians, business owners, community organizers, and progress celebrators will gather at Waddie Ann...

Video: Reading to the next generation of journalists at Lansing Christian School

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 6, 2023) – Lansing Christian School ended its Reading Week on Friday by inviting local businesses and organizations to...

Video: 4 things we accomplished together in 2022

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 30, 2022) – As the year comes to an end, publisher Melanie Jongsma and Managing Editor Josh Bootsma examine...

Video: An interview with Santa and Mrs. Claus

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 23, 2022) – Santa and Mrs. Claus have been in Lansing at the Santa House on select days in...

Local Flavor Award presented to GiGi Willikers

"We'll always treat you right," says GiGi Willikers owner Gia Davis LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2022) – GiGi Willikers owner Gia Davis brought new flavor...

Video: Holiday trees from India, Poland, Africa, and more at Festival of Lights

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 16, 2022) – Hidden beneath the Lansing Library in the Lansing Historical Museum is a collaborative exhibit that's as...

Video: A visit with Santa at Ridge Animal Clinic

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 9, 2022) – For 22 years, as a special service to their clients, Ridge Animal Clinic has scheduled time...

Local Flavor Award presented to Kdulche Cafe

"We hope to see you here," says Kdulche Cafe owner Eduardo Zepeda LANSING, Ill. (December 8, 2022) – Just over a year ago, Kdulche Cafe...

Video: Sometimes, going to class means going to a job interview

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2022) – This week, Josh and Melanie were invited to attend the annual mock interviews at TF South....

Video: A Thanksgiving/Small Business Saturday combo show

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2022) – Small Business Saturday (November 26) gives us an opportunity to talk about how thankful we are...

Video: What’s going on with One Trick Pony, Golden Palace, Jack’s, KYNGZ, and other projects

A visual version of the business updates article posted on November 16 by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 18, 2022) – The business updates article The...

Video: Women veterans honored at Sunday’s Veterans Day service

Featured speakers Mayor Patty Eidam, LTC Dianna Hilson share their experiences as women veterans by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 10, 2022) – Each year in...

Video: Josh learns about gun violence

A thoughtful conversation about gun violence, safety, and community reporting by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 4, 2022) – Managing Editor Josh Bootsma attended the Association...

Bonus video: Incredible Bats (and snakes, and tarantulas, and more)

In time for Halloween, Melanie and Josh meet Incredible Bats at Living Springs Video by Josh Bootsma; text by Melanie Jongsma GLENWOOD, Ill. (October 30, 2022)...