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Melanie Jongsma

Melanie Jongsma
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Melanie Jongsma grew up in Lansing, Illinois, and believes The Lansing Journal has an important role to play in building community through trustworthy information.

Thursday: Morning frost advisory

Amy Todd captured a spot of random beauty in an unlikely spot along her walk one morning. "Caught my eye," she said. (Photo: Amy Todd)

District 215 Board recognizes TF North State Champion Drama Team – and other meeting highlights

TF North Principal Brian Rucinski was addressing members of the school’s Drama Team who were in attendance at the April 23 regular board meeting ...

Wednesday: Brisk

"Welcome to Spring," wrote Bob Malkas when he submitted this photo of a nest of robin eggs. (Photo: Darlene Kadar)

Tuesday: Couple of showers

"One of our parents planted tulips in front of school a couple of years ago," explained Deb DeJong. "I thought I would share with The Lansing Journal!"

Monday: Thickening clouds

"I took this picture Thursday morning as the rain went north of Lansing," wrote Dave Schurman. "I just liked all the contrasting shade of ...

Sunday: Warmer and partly sunny

Wilma Straatman and her granddaughter Phoebe Rose submitted today's photos ...

Saturday: Clouds and sun

"How peaceful it looked while the storm clouds moved in," wrote Steven Mares about the photo his granddaughter Lisi Klein took ...

Friday: Windy and partly sunny

David and Gina Franklin both submitted sunset photos on Sunday evening ...

From Tiffany Henyard drama to the TF North Drama Team

I've been thinking about two different stories we published last month, on the same day, March 26. The Tiffany Henyard drama overshadowed the other one ...

Thursday: Cooler and cloudy

"I love the 'diamonds' that appear with a soft rain and that cling to greenery, whether flower leaves or the simple grasses," wrote Wilma Straatman