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.
Police calls in Lansing from February 5–18, 2024
The graphics break down the different types of police calls received, as well as where in Lansing they came from...
District 215 School Board meeting agenda – 2/27/24
The District 215 School Board typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to deliberate on District business...
‘Where I’m From’ poems highlight TF South Black History Month Poetry Slam
Over 20 TF South students shared a variety of poems at the second annual Black History Month Poetry Slam...
Video: So many reasons to be at McJournal Night
After months of planning and promoting, McJournal Night is finally on this week's calendar: Thursday, February 29, 4 – 7 p.m. at...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 2/26/24
The District 171 Board meets each month to discuss and make decisions that affect two schools in Lansing. Agenda—
KYNGZ liquor license questions, Ridge Road sidewalk grant – a Village Board summary
The Lansing Village Board issued a liquor license to KYNGZ Restaurant and announced a grant for downtown sidewalk improvements...
Things to do in Lansing this week – February 19 edition
The items listed are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of things to do this week....
District 158 School Board Agenda 2/21/24
The District 158 Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss and make decisions that affect five schools in Lansing. Agenda—
Facade program changes, sidewalk grant, tax abatements – Village Board agendas 2/20/24
Village Board Meetings take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street. Trustees discuss and vote on business that affects...
Video: Thousands of beautiful Paczki on Paczki Day 2024
Chocolate Mousse, Strawberries and Cream, Atomic, and even Prune Paczki rolled out of the kitchen at Calumet Bakery on Tuesday, Paczki Day...