Josh Bootsma 
Semi-autobiographical comedy considers the importance of asking questions By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (July 26, 2019) – On a corner property in Buffalo, New York lives a boy who’s starting to doubt his faith. Despite being raised by Catholic parents alongside four siblings, young Rudy Pazinski can’t quite get past this question: what if I … Read more
Library’s village-wide scavenger hunt offers unique experiences, great prizes By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (July 25, 2018) – Grace Rubio was following the Yellow Brick Road. She didn’t click her heels or talk to tin men, but as she opened the front door to one of Ridge Road’s many businesses and received a sticker to … Read more
Robert Karpiel and Jordan Moraga sworn in on July 16th By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2019) – The Lansing Fire Department introduced its two newest members at the Tuesday night Village Board Meeting—Robert Karpiel and Jordan Moraga. The men were sworn in by Lansing fire chief Chad Kooyenga and introduced to Village officials. … Read more
Pierce’s “professionalism and patience” aid DOD in Lansing home search by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2019) – Lansing Police Officer Wilson Pierce was commended by the U.S. Department of Defense via letter, which was read during the Village Board meeting on July 16. Officer Pierce had assisted the department during a home search … Read more
Budget available for public review beginning Friday, July 5, at Village Hall by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 19, 2019) – Lansing’s Village Treasurer Arlette Frye gave a short presentation during the Village Board’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, June 18, to explain the process of passing a new budget for the Village … Read more
Lifelong Lansing resident and annual “Walk on Ridge” guide acknowledged in official proclamation By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 21, 2019) – During the June 18 Village Board Meeting, Mayor Patty Eidam made an official proclamation naming lifelong Lansing resident Paul Schultz as Village Historian and declaring June 24 of this year to be “Paul … Read more
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