Four major local happenings for Thornton Township locals 250214

This is a busy season for The Lansing Journal and for the Thornton Township community. In this week's video, shot on 2/13/25, Managing Editor Carole Sharwarko and Publisher Melanie Jongsma describe 3 major events and 1 major project, all happening within the next 5 weeks.

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0:00 - Introduction by Melanie Jongsma
0:15 - Informed and Connected t-shirt by Carole Sharwarko (Want your own? Shop at our teepublic store: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/693... )
1:14 - Major Happening #1: Candidate Forum for Lansing Village Trustees - Monday, March 3, 6 p.m., at the Lansing Public Library
2:44 - Major Happening #2: Candidate Forum for Thornton Township candidates - the details are still being worked out
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4:35 - Major Happening #3: McJournal Night - Tuesday, February 25, 4–7 p.m., at the Lansing McDonald's (Read the details here: https://thelansingjournal.com/2025/02... )
8:49 - Major Happening #4: A print edition of The Lansing Journal - mailed to every home in Lansing during the week of March 10 (Use this link to help cover the costs of this major effort: https://thelansingjournal.com/support )
13:47 - YouTube community, let us know if you want a souvenir copy of The Lansing Journal's March 2025 print edition! You can include your mailing address when you make a gift.
14:32 - A round-up of the Four Major Local Happenings, and a reminder to subscribe to The Lansing Journal on YouTube (   / @lansingjournal  ) and sign up for our Daily News email: https://thelansingjournal.com/subscri...

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GEAR MELANIE USES AND LIKES
For Thornton Township meeting coverage —
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• Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/4g5IYvi
• Anker power bank: https://amzn.to/49wQBIO

In her home office/studio —
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• Lume Cube Mini LED Light: https://amzn.to/49Z1tiw
• Shure MV88+ Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone: https://amzn.to/3VXFqTY

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