Lowell's First Look

07/10/2025

At their regular meeting on Monday, Lowell City Council approved a rezoning request, gave the city manager a raise and heard how much has been spent on roadwork in recent years.

Lowell City Council had a light agenda for their first meeting of July. They approved a rezoning request and a raise for the city manager.

07/10/2025

It's time for another video adventure with the Restless Viking. Today, we are off to the Graveyard of the Great Lakes.

The Restless Viking takes us on a video tour of the graveyard of the Great Lakes, including stops at Crisp Point, Whitefish Point and Vermilion.

07/09/2025

Replacing lead and galvanized service lines in the City of Lowell could cost water ratepayers as much as $1.9 million.

Lowell City Council held a special work session on Monday night to discuss how to pay for state-mandated water service line work.

07/09/2025

We're headed down Broadway this morning as the Lowell Area Historical Museum tells us about the old Kellogg Vinegar Co.

There used to be vats of vinegar stored just south of Main Street. Kellogg Vinegar was located on S. Broadway for decades.

07/08/2025

St. Patrick School in Parnell has a new principal. The previous principal is still with the parish but has moved into a new role.

St. Patrick School in Parnell has a new principal. Andrea Wirgau is an alumna of the school and current parent.

07/07/2025

Check out this amazing artisan-crafted bracelet!

A new version of this bracelet would cost more than $3,000, but you can get it from the estate case at Chimera Design for a steal. Link is in the first comment.

07/07/2025

Lowell has an urgent care option once again.

WellCare Urgent Care had its grand opening last week.

No need to drive to Ada for urgent care. WellCare Urgent Care has opened a new facility in Lowell. You'll find them in front of Meijer.

07/04/2025

It may be the Fourth of July, but it is also Furry Friday.

Check out Clovis, Tag and Magneto, whom we are sure would all be very patriotic pets.

Check out this week's furry friends from Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue and Second Chance Cats of WM.

07/04/2025

Happy Birthday USA!

07/03/2025

Lowell Township recently worked on updating its renewable energy ordinance to bring it in line with a state law enacted in 2023. Now, legislation has been introduced to roll back that law.

We received a guest column from State Senator Thomas Albert outlining why he thinks provisions of the 2023 law should be repealed. You can read that column below and at the end, there are links for further reading on the 2023 legislation.

Guest columns represent the opinion of the writer and should not be construed as an endorsement by LFL.

A package of bills has been introduced in the Michigan Senate to repeal provisions of renewable energy legislation that was passed in 2023.

07/03/2025

In this edition of the Restless Viking, we hear about a large object that was pulled from the Grand River last year and how it connects to the history of Grand Rapids.

Did you know Grand Rapids was the first city with commercial electric lighting service? Let The Restless Viking illuminate you on this topic.

07/02/2025

Do you know a Lowell family who could use some help outfitting the kids for the upcoming school year?

Flat River Outreach Ministries is currently accepting registrations for its backpack distribution program. Sign-ups will be open through July 31, and details are in the press release below.

FROM is once again outfitting kids for the upcoming school year. If you don't need help yourself, consider making a gift to the non-profit.