A New Chapter for the Hale House
Nestled amid the streets of Lowell stands a stately home of a bygone era — the Hale House. With its rich history and timeless charm, this distinctive home has captured the imagination of locals for […]
Month: April 2024
LAS Superintendent Shares Priorities for $104M Proposed Bond Money
Remodeling outdated, oddly-designed elementary classrooms, updating decrepit heating and cooling systems, and replacing worn out playground equipment are three of the many highlighted items that have been pinpointed to receive attention if a May 7 […]
Lowell Celebrates Arbor Day
We received the following information from the Lowell Arbor Board. To celebrate Arbor Day in Lowell, the Lowell Arbor Board planted a red maple tree next to the Englehardt Library on Friday, April 26, 2024. […]
Letter to the Editor: Yes Vote Will Support Quality Education
Letters to the editor may be sent to [email protected]. All opinions stated in letters to the editor and guest columns are those of the author and should not be construed as an endorsement by Lowell’s […]
Lowell Meijer to Undergo Renovation, Promises a Transformed Shopping Experience
Excitement is buzzing as the Lowell Meijer store gears up for a transformation, promising an even better shopping experience for its loyal customers. We caught up with Store Director Peg Willard to get the scoop […]
Keeping Lowell Safe: Police Beat for March 2024
The number of police cases continues to climb this year, with 219 reports filed by officers in March. That’s up from 192 in February and 180 in January. March was also the second month in […]
Furry Friday: Cheeto, Georgia and Little Bighorn
The following animals are available for adoption. If you find an animal you’d like to adopt please contact the organization directly. Lowell’s First Look does not assist with the adoption process. And if you’re looking […]
Board of Education Recap: New Spanish Curriculum, ESSER Funding Update
On Monday evening, the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education met for their monthly work session. Tom Kaywood was absent, but all other board members were present for the meeting. Public Comment Retired teacher and […]
The Restless Viking: The Last Coal Fired Steamship (SS Badger)
Today, we’re following Chuck and Martha Hayden as they enjoy a trip across Lake Michigan on the SS Badger in this video that premiered on June 10, 2021. Click play to learn more about the […]
The ABCs of Lowell History: M is for Michigan Motor Garment Company
The ABCs of Lowell History is back for another round. This popular series explores a wide variety of topics in Lowell area history in weekly online articles and is written by volunteers and staff from […]