On Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Lowell Charter Township Parks Committee put on its inaugural BridgeFest event at Grand Riverfront Parks. Jennette Stevenson, who sits on the Parks Committee, described the event as "a vibrant hub of activity, offering an array of entertainment, culinary delights, and family-friendly fun!"

There were a number of rides adjacent to the parking lot, from portable roller coasters and carousels to a couple of variations of fun houses.

As in the case of many war Veterans, McMahon didn’t talk about the war years, when the kids were growing up. However, in later years, he started opening up more about it, after watching Winds of War, according to son, Mitch.

The Kent County Youth Fair (KCYF) will be held from July 29th through Aug. 3 at “The Grand”, the new fair location at, 13801 Cascade Road, south of Lowell.

The festivities started strong on Friday evening with the 5K run/walk, marking a record participation of 300 runners and walkers.

Every year, Americans blow up around 500 million pounds of fireworks, according to one study. Research indicates that fireworks displace migratory birds, freak-out wild horses, and have shown that some rabbits actually die from the stress.

For most, the profession is enough to fill their creative souls. But for others... they need more. Josh Rose is that type of teacher.

If you go on vacation, try to get a picture of you or multiple people in Pink Arrow shirts in front of a landmark, or cool background. How cool would it be to see Pink Arrow in front of the the Great Pyramids, or other historical and cultural locations around the world? We already have places like the Eiffel Tower!

“The Lowell Area Historical Museum provides a hands-on camp during the summer to let youth experience history and learn more about the past,” Executive Director, Lisa Plank said.

Latest update on construction in the City of Lowell including Washington Street.

In 2019, her nephrologist recommended that Heather get evaluated for a kidney transplant. She was approved and placed on the kidney transplant list.

Madeline made a call to the City of Lowell and got a hold of the city clerk, who referred her to Nancy Roth, Assistant to the cemetery sexton.

“I would love for people to have a better understanding and respect for the land, and what it can provide for us.”

New this year are seven large planters placed along the Riverwalk and at the entrances to the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The large resin containers, manufactured by EarthPlanters, are self-watering and expected to last many seasons.

“Use it or lose it” is a great statement that maybe gets over-used. As someone old enough to qualify for single-payer health care, the phrase resonates when it comes to my physical health. If we don’t use the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, we stand a good chance of losing our ability to use them. Same thing goes for The Lowell Ledger.

In honor of the retirees and Teacher Appreciation Month, Fowler read from a book written by Alto author, Gary D. Schmidt, Labors of Hercules Beal. He said it is a fitting tribute to teachers and all district employees.

“A successful Food Fight is critical to stock the food pantry and sustain our programs that support thousands of residents each year,”

Eric Dimmick has been making videos since he was sixteen years old. The 2017 Lowell graduate started making money filming weddings shortly after he got a driver’s license and never stopped.

Brown was selected for his countless hours of volunteer work focused on safety and maintenance. He has also hosted a number of special aviation events for the community.