Lowell's First Look

12/08/2024

Did you miss the parade tonight? Here's a look at some of the sights and sounds. We'll have more photos for you next week.

12/07/2024

Today's the day!

Santa arrives at the Showboat at 2pm, and the Night-Time Santa Parade starts at 6pm. Between the two, you can swing by the Congregational UCC on Lincoln Lake for a pancake supper.

The Friends of the Library are also having a book sale (at the library, of course), and there is a Live Nativity at Heidi's.

12/06/2024

If you've been reading Westville, then the title of this episode speaks for itself.

If you've been reading Westville, then this is not the title you had hoped to see.

12/06/2024

We won't know who gets the job until later in the month, but these are the two finalists vying to take over as head of the Lowell Police Department.

Lowell Police Chief Chris Hurst is retiring next March. Here are the two men who are finalists to replace him.

12/06/2024

There are furry friends for everyone today.

If you are looking for a sweet girl to snuggle up with on the coach, there's Celine from Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary.

Or if you'd like to live with a little old lady -- and we do mean little -- check out Olive from Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue.

And for the cat lovers in the crowd, Knox would be totally chill living with your kids, dogs and other cats. You'll find him at Second Chance Cats of WM.

Your next pet might be waiting at Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue or Second Chance Cats of West Michigan.

12/05/2024

Curious who applied for the open spot on Lowell City Council? Here's a recap of all four applicant interviews.

Four residents submitted applications to fill a seat on Lowell City Council. Here’s what they said in their interviews and who was picked.

12/05/2024

Monday was the final city council meeting for 2024, and councilmembers donned their ugliest sweaters, as is tradition.

Lowell City Council finished 2024 with a short agenda on Monday night. Councilmembers heard from the public and Lowell Light & Power.

12/05/2024

The Restless Viking is taking us to the Silent Night Chapel at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland and sharing the origin of the Christmas hymn, Silent Night.

The Restless Viking is showing us the Silent Night Chapel in Frankenmuth and sharing the story behind the hymn Silent Night.

12/05/2024

No school for you today, kids.

Turn off those alarms and head back to bed because the first snow day of the year is upon us! LAS is closed today, Thursday, December 5.

12/04/2024

Before we get too far into December, let's take a look at the top articles from November.

It’s time to take a look at which articles Lowell’s First Look readers liked best in November 2024.

12/04/2024

If you were here in 1971, you may remember when the roof of this building collapsed. The Lowell Area Historical Museum tells us more about the history of 313 and 315 E. Main St.

Older residents might remember when the roof on Zzano's Pizza collapsed and this building needed to be torn down.

12/03/2024

Saturday will be full of Christmas fun in Lowell, and you won't want to miss the pancake supper which runs from 4-6pm at the Lowell Congregational Church (865 Lincoln Lake Ave SE).

Hosted by Lowell's Open Table, Santa is expected to be in attendance from 4:45-5:45pm.

Suggested donation is $7 per adult and $5 per child. All proceeds will support the mission of Open Table, which provides a free community meal each Thursday.

12/03/2024

You may have noticed that the McGee Building is under renovation. Take a look inside.

The McGee Building -- which previously housed Larkin's Restaurant -- is getting a facelift. Take a look inside as work is ongoing.

12/02/2024

Canfield Plumbing & Heating recently donated $11,000 to Pink Arrow Pride. Details are in the press release below.

Canfield Plumbing & Heating donated $500 from every HVAC install in October to Pink Arrow Pride, resulting in an $11,000 donation.

11/30/2024

It's Small Business Saturday, but not every Lowell business has a storefront or a product to sell you.

It’s Small Business Saturday, and we want to remind you not to forget the creatives who work hard but don’t have anything tangible to sell.

11/29/2024

It's here! Our biggest sale of the year!

Inflation is finally catching up with us, and rates will go up in 2025. But NOW is your chance to LOCK IN 2024 rates plus get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF!

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11/29/2024

The most recent State of Michigan index scores show Lowell High School and Lowell Middle School scoring 97 and 91, respectively, on a 100 point scale.

The Lowell High School Marching Band may be getting new uniforms next year. Read more of the latest news from Lowell Area Schools.

11/29/2024

These pets would be thankful if they had a forever home for the holidays.

Madi has been returned by two families to Second Chance Cats of West Michigan through no fault of her own. Could you be her fur-ever home?