“Fallen soldiers are not abstract or far-off fairy tales. They are real hometown heroes,” said Lyons, as she spoke to a crowd that had gathered at Bowne Township Cemetery, on Monday evening, to mark the somber holiday.

The Lowell boys volleyball team capped off a dominant postseason run with a sweep of Holland Christian in the Michigan Boys Volleyball Division 2 state championship match, capturing their third straight state title.

The outdoor farmers’ market, held on Thursdays through September 25, has been a staple of summer in Lowell for more than 20 years, offering fresh seasonal produce and unique items. New this year are vendors DADS Treats, all-natural, healthy dog treats; Fountain’s Gourmet Popcorn, and Kalmink Orchards from Ada.

Acker recalls many fun times working at the Buyer’s Guide and finds it difficult to pick one memorable moment. “This was a great job! I have so many great memories that I can’t pick just one. I have worked with so many different people over the years and I have lots of great memories of each of them.”

Kanon Dean is the son of former Lowell High School Football Coach, Noel Dean, the same Noel Dean responsible for the cancer funding organization, Pink Arrow Pride, but his own sports accomplishments are nothing to shake a stick at.

You can find “Yogi Baby Forever” on Amazon, starting on May 15.

Robotics 04: Coach Neil Shaffer shows an interested elementary school student what the smaller 18-inch by 18-inch middle school competition robots look like. Photo by Justin Tiemeyer

Domine has always been an equestrian, and she has always loved horses. To Domine, Aiden was “My Little Cowboy.”

Originally two separate spring shopping events, the Cookie Adventure, which was introduced six years ago, and the spring iteration of the biannual Girls’ Night Out, were merged by the merchant group to open them up to friend groups and families.

The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of its new brand and community-wide marketing slogan, “Your Story Starts Here,” a fresh and forward-thinking statement designed to showcase Lowell as a dynamic community, where opportunity and adventure meet. 

The National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) recognized Lowell dairy farmer, Dan Stuart, for the second year with its top Platinum Award for Milk Quality. In January, Stuart received the prestigious Platinum again, which grants the farm “a quality bonus” - higher pay for its milk.

Lisa Lea understands the difficulties of filling Marta Rozema’s shoes as executive director of Litehouse Family YMCA, and she is stepping up to the challenge “Our membership is at the highest it’s ever been, and it’s because of all the hard work she’s done. I just want to pick up the ball and run with it now.” - Lisa Lea, executive director, Litehouse Family YMCA

In the gymnasium, there was no shortage of entertainment, from ballet performances, courtesy of Lo MI Studios, to the Lowell Middle School jazz band as directed by Dale Latva.

The Lowell Veterans Center, which houses both the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8303 and American Legion Post 152 in the same building, needs help.

Come as strangers, and leave as friends. That is the hope of Fallasburg Historical Society (FHS) President, Bruce Doll, about this year’s Feast & Fire.

The Lowell Community Expo is coming to Lowell High School on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Shannon Kennedy, has shared what is in store for the 2025 event.

It is the biggest weekend of the year for the Lowell Performing Arts Center (LPAC) and Lowell theater students. The 2025 Lowell High School Musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, debuted on Friday at LHS

Teak, the 1-year-old Boston Terrier, bred by Jill and Glenn Moore of Vergennes Township, took the top prize in his group. It was a bit of a stunner. “We entered, and my sister and I flew out there just to watch, and he won,” said Jill Moore. “It was a total surprise.

“Dad would have been thrilled that it’s out there,” Roger said. “I only wish dad had written more. It’s important for us to remember what life was like. You made your own fun like, rolling a hoop.”

Lowell had their first ever girls state champion, Tatianna Castillo. Jackson Blum became a four-time champion. It was a wild weekend for Lowell Wrestling.