Lowell's First Look
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News doesn’t happen only once a week, and neither does Lowell’s First Look.
As the community’s online news source, Lowell’s First Look was created to provide an alternate to the traditional way of reporting and delivering the news. Check back regularly for insight into local issues, profiles of existing and emerging business and recaps of community events.
Lowell’s First Look was founded in September 2016 by Tina Dickerman, Maryalene LaPonsie and Amanda Schrauben. Separately, these women wanted to be involved with the community. Together, they created a business showing a team effort can make ideas a reality.
Tina has moved on to other pursuits, but Lowell’s First Look continues today under the ownership of Maryalene and Amanda. While the two have different political, religious and social backgrounds, they share a vested interest in doing something positive for the community. Source
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Search ArticlesAuthentic Italian Restaurant Coming to Downtown Lowell
There’s an Italian saying: “A tavola non si invecchia” It means, “At the table, one does not age.” It is meant to emphasize that meal times are for connecting with loved ones and should feel timeless and cherished. The stereotype that Italians take food seriously is very true, and it is no less true if the Italian person is born in America. The Italian-American culture is distinct, yet it clings heavily to its rooted traditions, including food.
The Role of a Hospice Medical Director: Adding Expertise, Not Replacing Care
Dr. Jordan Sall during a patient visit Each month, we bring you an article from Emmanuel Hospice, which has been recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and in the nation. The article below was written by Emmanuel Hospice. When imagining hospice, people may picture nurses making home visits or social workers supporting families through difficult conversations. Less visible, but an equally important part of the care team, is the hospice medical director.
Farm Bureau Donation Supports Englehardt Library Youth Food Program
A conversation between Patrick Coffey and Kurt Lardie at the Lowell Rotary Club turned into a $2,000 donation from the Farm Bureau Agent Charitable Fund to the Englehardt Library. The money will be used to support the library’s youth food program. “We’re really excited that it all worked out,” says Coffey, who owns the Patrick Coffey Agency of Farm Bureau Insurance in Lowell.
Furry Friday: Gilbert, Chanel and Tristan
The following animals are available for adoption. If you find an animal you’d like to adopt please contact the organization directly. Lowell’s First Look does not assist with the adoption process. And if you’re looking to add to your family and don’t see an animal below, each organization has additional animals looking for new homes. Pet profiles and photos are provided by each organization.
5 Most Popular Articles on Lowell’s First Look for June 2026
The data center proposed for Lowell Township continues to be a hot topic in the community, but only one of the most popular articles on Lowell’s First Look last month was related to it. Our Lowell Township meeting recaps – including one covering Microsoft’s presentation – and an article about a recall effort barely squeaked into the top 10. My guess is that since these meetings and the recall were well-covered by other media outlets, folks didn’t need our coverage to get the details.
The Restless Viking: The Balloons that Dropped Bombs on Michigan
Da Viking — that would be Chuck Hayden — tells us about the time Japan sent 1,000 balloons with bombs across the ocean in this video that premiered on February 26, 2023. Click play to learn about Japan’s novel warfare plan to send balloons that would start fires in the U.S. A few of those balloons made it all the way to Michigan, including one that landed in Dorr and another found in Farmington Hills. Another seemed to touch down in Meauwataka where it caused some injuries.
The ABCs of Lowell History: N is for Native Burial Sites
The Lowell Area Historical Museum presents a weekly online series, The ABCs of Lowell History. The Odawa people lived, traveled and camped along the Flat River and Grand River. Not surprisingly, from the settling of the early American pioneers until now, native burial locations have been found. The website “Find-A-Grave” and mapping programs, both Google Maps and Apple Maps, all place two native cemeteries within the City of Lowell. Is this accurate? The Museum gets inquiries into this question.
Hooked on Community: Lowell Shop Helps Young Anglers Cast into the Future
Walk into Fish & Finn in downtown Lowell, and it’s easy to see that fishing is more than a hobby. It’s a passion, a way to connect with others, and now, thanks to owners Luke and Rachel Marin, it’s becoming a way to invest in the next generation. This summer, the Marins officially launched Fish & Finn’s free Youth Fishing Club, introducing dozens of local children to the joys of fishing, the beauty of the outdoors, and the importance of caring for Michigan’s waterways.
Declaration of Independence To Be Read at Lowell Museum
The Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years, and most Americans are probably familiar with its famous words that all people have an unalienable right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” But what about the rest? If you’ve never read the entire Declaration of Independence, you’ll have a chance to hear it proclaimed from the steps of the Lowell Area Historical Museum – at the corner of Hudson and Main Streets – on Wednesday, July 8, at 6pm.
Furry Friday: Lincoln, Bill and Sherman
The following animals are available for adoption. If you find an animal you’d like to adopt please contact the organization directly. Lowell’s First Look does not assist with the adoption process. And if you’re looking to add to your family and don’t see an animal below, each organization has additional animals looking for new homes. Pet profiles and photos are provided by each organization.