On Sept. 6, I’ll be assuming a new title: former editor of the Lansing State Journal.

Retirement, whatever that looks like, awaits. I’m hoping it entails more reading and writing – the kind without daily deadlines.

After 35-plus years as a journalist, the past 27 at the LSJ, it’s time for a new story. But first, a look back at a few of the stories, events and people that defined my LSJ career.

The stories

Joshua’s Journey (2002): LSJ sports columnist Todd Schulz and his wife, Karen, shared the story of their son, Joshua, who was born with hemimegalencephaly and had the right half of his brain removed at 3 months old. The Schulzes gave LSJ photographer Rod Sanford unfettered access to their journey, from the waiting room to their family home. As the editor on this project, I had the pr

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