Josh Bootsma 
Old flags retired with ceremony and respect Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 15, 2019) – Over 60 people gathered outside the American Legion building on Flag Day, June 14, to witness and participate in a flag burning ceremony. The first ceremony in Lansing in at least 10 years, the event featured a mixture of speakers … Read more
American Legion to demonstrate proper flag retirement at June 14 ceremony by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (May 23, 2019) – The American Legion plans to host a flag-retirement ceremony on June 14, the first such event in Lansing in the last 10 years. The ceremony, which takes place on Flag Day, will occur at 7pm … Read more
Theatre at the Center offers a charming look at an extravagant era in entertainment history by Josh Bootsma MUNSTER, Ind. (May 11, 2019) – In what world does a young girl from Centreville, Utah, arrive in New York to sing and tap dance her way into the starring role of a Broadway musical—all in the … Read more
Tuesday’s Board meeting full of fond memories of the past and optimistic hopes for the future By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (May 8, 2019) – Saad Abbasy, Mike Fish, and Jerry Zeldenrust were sworn in as Village Trustees during Tuesday night’s Village Board meeting, replacing Anthony DeLaurentis and Mike Skrbina. Zeldenrust retained his seat on … Read more
Director Gary Richardson hopeful new equipment will benefit department and residents By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill (April 18, 2019) – The Village Board voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions during its April 16 meeting allowing Lansing Public Works to purchase a wood chipper and a digital communication system. Wood Chipper A new chipper was budgeted … Read more
Lansing to save thousands with help from ComEd By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 5, 2019) – Two lighting improvement projects are scheduled to begin this year, replacing current light fixtures with LED fixtures both on Lansing streets and in parking lots. The first project will be done by ComEd, an electric utility company that … Read more
by Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 5, 2019) – Lansing resident and Village Clerk Vivian Payne took home a win in the race for Trustee of the South Suburban College Board on April 2, as did her running mate Anthony DeFilippo. Payne claimed a decisive win with 44.8% of the vote, soundly beating her … Read more
by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2019) – JJ Kelley’s was abuzz with the sounds of victory on Election Night as the Village Voice Party, along with friends, family, and residents celebrated decisive victories in the race for Village Board Trustee. Concluding a campaign that started in late 2018, Village Board Trustee candidates Saad … Read more
New school’s inaugural extracurricular celebrates “immense triumph” By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 27, 2019) – “Objection!” exclaims Frances Boerman-Cornell, meeting the judge’s gaze. “Argumentative. Opposing counsel is not letting the witness finish her answer.” The judge ponders for a moment before ruling: “Sustained.” The trial continues—the prosecution and defense of an alleged arsonist … Read more
Short-term inconvenience is hoped to yield long-term reward By Josh Bootsma LANSING Ill. (March 23, 2019) – Torrence Avenue will be resurfaced this summer, starting a project that will stretch from 178th Street in Lansing 3.4 miles south to Glenwood-Dyer Road in Lynwood. Scheduled to begin in May and continue through the end of August, the project … Read more