Scenes from Lowell: Farmers’ Market 2020 Edition
The Lowell Farmers’ Market is back, and it’s in a new location for 2020. Vendors will be set up at the east end of the of the Impact Church parking lot, where there is plenty […]
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First Pieces of New Lowell Showboat Arrive in Town
The first pieces of the newest version of the Lowell Showboat arrived on Wednesday afternoon. Travelling from Moran Iron Works in Onaway, Michigan, the pieces were unloaded into a fenced holding area behind the Englehardt […]
Lowell Residents Now Have Local Hospice Option
Each year, hospice provides personalized palliative care to approximately 1.5 million patients nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This care is offered to those with terminal illnesses who are no […]
Scenes from Lowell: Cookie Adventure Drive-Through Edition
April was supposed to include an inaugural Spring Fling and Cookie Adventure event. Rather than the traditional Girls’ Night Out, the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce was going to shake things up with a daytime […]
Capital Nails: 20 Years of Helping Lowell Look Fabulous
For nearly 20 years, Capital Nails has been providing area residents with a range of salon services that currently include manicures, pedicures, massages, facials and full body waxing. However, the business, which is located in […]
Canfield Gift Card Promotion Pumps $54,000 into Local Economy
Lowell-area businesses received an infusion of cash last month as the result of a generous promotion. Greg Canfield, owner of Canfield Plumbing & Heating, offered to match gift card purchases of up to $50 made […]
First Person Perspective: This too shall pass, but not without our dedication to change
We are all experiencing this pandemic in different ways. Tina is the co-owner of Optec and writes from the perspective of one whose business and livelihood has been shut down since March 23. It […]
Press Release: Curtis Cleaners Providing Free Service Through COVID-19 Crisis
We received the following press release from Curtis Cleaners. To show our appreciation to all first responders and emergency personnel in our service area, Curtis Cleaners is providing free personal laundry and dry cleaning […]
Where to Find Cloth Masks in Lowell, Michigan
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended people wear cloth face masks while out in public. While not mandatory, wearing a mask is thought to help slow the spread of […]
Lowell Businesses Work to Remain Open During Stay-at-Home Order
It’s been a difficult month for Lowell businesses. A statewide, stay-at-home order seeking to stymie the spread of COVID-19 has forced many to close their doors or restrict their activities. The order went into effect […]