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.
The Lansing Journal journeys: Ireland and Malta
Marti and William Benne traveled to both Ireland and Malta — a journey that included football, a newspaper office, the Mediterranean...
‘The plan is unchanged’ – One Trick Pony owner gives update on Ridge Road gastropub
Last week, the owner of One Trick Pony appeared before the board with a simple message: "The excitement remains. The plan is unchanged...
September 12 Thornton Township Board meeting cancelled
Thornton Township has published a notice that the September 12 Board of Trustees meeting is cancelled.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church does landscaping at LARC as part of nationwide service day
For a small group of people from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Lansing, church didn't end with the service on Sunday morning...
Things to do in Lansing this week – September 11 edition
LANSING, Ill. (September 10, 2023) - The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.Tuesday, September 12
Free blood pressure and glucose screenings
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Location: Lansing Municipal Center, 3141 Ridge Road, LansingThe...
The Lansing Journal journeys: Iceland
Irene Sepiol and Cathy Knetl took a trip in Iceland in August, which Sepiol describes as a "wonderfully beautiful country"...
Video: Your step-by-step guide to Village Board meetings
It is probably understandable that most people don't make a habit of attending Village Board meetings. After a busy...
Lansing’s American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers
The Legion Auxiliary installed and reinstalled seven officers on Wednesday. The newly-installed positions are listed...
District 158 to hold public hearing on plan for emergency e-learning days
The following message is from Lansing School District 158 regarding a public hearing on emergency e-learning days...
From college conversion to lead pastor – meet Kyle Beckrich, pastor at Bethel Church
As a freshman in college, Kyle Beckrich thought "The Gospel" was only a type of music. Now, he's now the pastor of Bethel Church in Lansing...