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: 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...
‘They could’ve shot him’ – Officers awarded as Lansing Police also announce new accreditation and deputy chief retirement
"The only reason these officers did not shoot him is they were trained well enough to slow down the situation," said Lansing Police Chief...
Trucks at QuikTrip, interstate shortcut, and Burnham ‘drag race’ concerns voiced before Village Board
During the public comment portion of the Village Board meeting, residents addressed the board about three topics of concern...
Lansing Village Board discusses facade program changes, liquor licensing timeline
The Lansing Board discussed changing requirements for the facade program, as well as liquor licensing timelines...
The Lansing Journal journeys: Indiana Dunes
Ron and Cathy White enjoyed the warm weather at the Indiana Dunes National Park on Tuesday, October 3...
Things to do in Lansing this week – October 2 edition
October 1 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
Liquor license ‘timing’ and ‘conditions’ – Village Board agendas 10/3/23
Agenda for this week's Village Board meeting — the public is invited to attend as Trustees deliberate on important topics that affect resi...
Video: The life, service, and bones of Sgt. ‘Chano’ Garcia
"They never gave up," says Rene Alamillo about the army and their search for POW Sgt. "Chano" Garcia, who was declared MIA...
Notes from the D215 Board meeting – teacher pinning, school updates, public comments
The September 26 D215 meeting recognized new teachers, highlighted updates from schools, and included a comment about flag displays...