May always seems to be a month of transition. School is winding down, families are making plans for the summer and everyone is ready for the warmer weather. We definitely got the warmer weather, and our top articles of the month reflect some of the other changes going on in the community during May as well.
Here’s a look at the five most popular articles on Lowell’s First Look for May 2023, based on website views:
5. Band Vernon Potts Brings Together Familiar Names and New Faces
Vernon Potts is a new band headed up by someone familiar to probably everyone who follows the Lowell music scene. After spending a few years collaborating with various artists, Ryne Clarke is ready to create more complex music. He gathered together four musicians he knew to create Vernon Potts, and our profile of the group was the fifth most-read story of the month.
4. Letter to the Editor: Frustration and Anger Over Attacks on School District
We published several letters to the editor this month, and this one was the first and most widely read. A reader sent it after learning that a parent with children enrolled in Lowell Area Schools tried to file criminal charges against Board of Education members for accepting a committee recommendation about a challenged book. The author of this letter shared her anger that someone who lives outside the district would take such a step and her frustration that so much time and energy has been spent on the topic of school library books when there are other challenges facing the community.
3. Four Acre Freedom Brings Custom Artwork Business to Downtown Lowell
Vacant storefronts on Main Street don’t seem to stay vacant long, and the newest business in the historic downtown is Four Acre Freedom. Owned by Victor and Adrienne Murdock, this store has a little something for everyone, including customized items made with wood, leather, metal and glass. They even have baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth. Our profile of their business takes the No. 3 spot for the month.
2. Lowell Twp. Planning Recap: Dollar Tree Wins Final OK
In other business news, Lowell is on track to get a new Dollar Tree store by the end of the year. The business will be built in Lowell Charter Township, just west of the city limits and next to Creation Kingdom childcare. A representative from the company says that once the new store is built, the existing Dollar Tree within the city limits will be shuttered.
1. Historic Hale House to be Sold as Senior Neighbors and Gilda’s Club Relocate
The most popular story in May was a press release announcing the sale of the historic Hale House. This is the distinctive home located on S. Hudson Street across from the fairgrounds. It has long been the home base for Senior Neighbors and the Lowell Clubhouse for Gilda’s Club. However, both organizations have moved to a larger meeting space, and the house is on the market for anyone who wants to own a piece of Lowell history.
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