Josh Bootsma
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Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.
Things to do in Lansing this week – October 16 edition
October 16 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
District 158 School Board Agenda 10/18/23
The October 18 meeting of the District 158 School Board begins at 6 p.m. The meeting will occur at the Administration Center, 18300 Greenbay Avenue in Lansing. Guests are asked to park in the new Lester Crawl Primary Center lot accessible from Illinois Street and enter through Door 1....
Drive-thru for Jr’s Jamaican Jerk, LPD promotions – Village Board agendas 10/17/23
Agenda for this week's Village Board meeting — the public is invited to attend as Trustees deliberate on important topics that affect residents...
Video: 1,000 apple pies
Apple Pie Day is an annual event at Lansing Christian School that involves hundreds of volunteers, dozens of...
Finally laid to rest: Korean War POW Sgt. ‘Chano’ Garcia’s family recounts his life, death, and 73-year return
"We were hesitant in giving the DNA because our chances were slim to none, but this miracle happened, and here we are, 73 years later."
Theft suspect caught in Lansing after allegedly using dating app to meet victims
On Monday afternoon, police apprehended a suspect near Stony Island Avenue and Thornton-Lansing Road wanted in several theft cases...
Oak Glen Elementary partners with Lansing McDonald’s for ‘McTeacher’s Night’
Oak Glen Elementary school and the Lansing McDonald's partnered in mid-September to present "McTeacher's Night."
Things to do in Lansing this week – October 9 edition
October 9 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
The Lansing Journal journeys: Sign Post Forest at Watson Lake, Yukon
Rich and Joyce Kelley stopped at the Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada to hang their sign...
Video: Eight observations about this week’s Village Board meetings
This week's Village Board meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting included a nice variety of local news and interactions, as...