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 […]
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 […]
Since a government order mandating that restaurants, bars and pubs shut down their dine-in service, many Lowell establishments have shifted to offer take-out or delivery. Although everyone’s budget is different, you can support Lowell businesses […]
Joe Martino Counseling Network (JMCN) opened its doors in Grand Rapids almost 20 years ago. Since then three additional locations have opened, including one in Lowell in 2013. Joe and Erica Martino have combined their […]
Each February, the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce breaks up the winter doldrums with its Winter Gathering. The event took place last Thursday and included plenty of good food and numerous awards for business and […]
Tonia North, owner of North Star Antiques, has had an interest in antiques for as long as she can remember. Three years ago the opportunity to open her own antique shop presented itself and she […]
Last week, on January 2, Bettie’s Pages celebrated their Great Opening. We wrote about the new business last month. Due to some unforeseen circumstances the location at 96 E. Main Street is not yet ready […]
Emma Wikstrom has a love for dogs. She also has experience with them as the Assistant Superintendent for the Kent County Youth Fair Dog Project. In June of this year she decided to start her […]
Corner Stop Ice Cream’s Jack and Barb Smit are happy to be part of the Lowell community. They opened up at the concession stand at Lowell Township’s North Grand River Riverfront Park in July after […]
For a little more than a month, Don and Kim Martin have been the owners of Kona Ice of Lowell. After seeing a Kona Ice truck on the west side of Grand Rapids, they were […]
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