

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

Spring Fling and the Cookie Adventure are coming
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 unveils new brand and slogan
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.

Stuart dairy of Lowell wins milk quality top award again
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 is the new YMCA director
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

Expo 2025 featured cars, candy, and raffles
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 Veteran’s Center looking for donations to fix roof
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.

Feast & Fire in Fallasburg set for March 15
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.

Expo 2025 is almost here
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.

2025 LHS Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Opens to Capacity Crowd
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

Local Terrier wins Best in Breed at Westminster Dog Show
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.

Memoir ‘Notes from a Small-Town Son’ released as video
“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.”

5 Individual State Champions for Lowell Wrestling
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.

Lowell Charter Township Board alters no-alcohol park policy
The Lowell Charter Township Board now permits alcohol to be served at local parks, but only at township events. During its February 18 meeting, the board approved this change with limiting language.

John Moy joins View Newspaper Group as Account Executive
Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to welcome Greenville, Mich. native, John Moy, to the View Newspaper Group sales team, as an Account Executive.

Lowell kid comic club
When Smith is not populating his own shared superhero universe with original characters, he can often be found drawing characters from the “Amazing Spider-Man” comic book series.

MHSAA Wrestling Team State Coverage
Updates from Kalamazoo as Lowell goes for their 12th straight wrestling state championship!

Cheerleaders enter off season on a high note
“We felt a lot of support from school staff, students, and the Lowell community.”

One dead, one injured in domestic dispute
Tuesday, Feb. 11. West Main Street was closed to traffic for several hours due to a situation in the nearby neighborhood…

SOLitude chosen to combat milfoil in Flat River
The Lowell Friends of the Flat 501(c)(3) board met for a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at City Hall, and they were greeted by a crowded house.