Lowell Woman Wins World Pipe Smoking Championship
OK, really? There's a "World Pipe Smoking Championship?" All right, if you say so. And Lowell's Sandy Sian won the contest. She's a 39 year old mom of three who didn't even smoke eight months ago....
View ArticleLaughfest Comedy Spotlight-Patti Vasquez
Fourth in a series Patti Vazquez returns to Laughfest with special guest Greg Morton for a first! The first Laughfest show in Lowell at the Lowell Performing Arts Center on Friday March 16! Patti is a...
View ArticleWest Michigan Flooding – Saturday April 20
GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon. Declaring a state of emergency was done in anticipation of widespread damage, injury or loss of property and it puts the...
View ArticleBig Game Getaway Winner Revealed
Congratulations to Mark Elenbaas, of Lowell. Channel 95.7, the sister station of Greatest Hits 98.7 WFGR, is sending Mark and a guest to any professional football game of their choice this season....
View ArticleLowell Gymnastics' Lauren DeHaan Named High School Athlete of the Week
Lauren DeHaan, who captains Lowell High School's gymnastics team, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week. Continue reading…
View ArticleGilda's LaughFest's Community Kickoff Moved to Fountain Street Church
Gilda’s LaughFest is relocating its LaughFest Community Kickoff for the 10-day festival on Thursday night to Fountain Street Church because of weather concerns, festival officials announced. Continue...
View ArticleLowell Wrestlers Josh Colegrove, Lucas Hall and Zeth Dean Named Co-High...
Lowell High School wrestlers Josh Colegrove, Zeth Dean and Lucas Hall, who led the Red Arrows to their second consecutive MHSAA Division 2 state title in addition to capturing individual state titles,...
View ArticleChristmas Parades This Week in Holland, Grandville, Lowell, Byron Center and...
It's a busy week for Christmas parades and visits with Santa around Grand Rapids. Continue reading…
View ArticleLowell Showboat Closed To The Public – Not Safe For People To Board
The Lowell Showboat in downtown Lowell is now closed to the public. The showboat, also known as the Robert E. Lee, has been around for about four decades. The city says the boat is no longer safe for...
View ArticleLowellArts Competition Expands, Seeks Entries to Win $2,000 in Prizes
The 31st annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition is expanding thanks to increased gallery space. The competition will now accept entries from artists from 25 different counties in Michigan, an...
View ArticleScented Candle Smells for 12 West Michigan Cities
We love West Michigan and all of the sights, sounds and smells it brings throughout the year. Well, at least most of the smells. What if you could take all of those smells home with you in a scented...
View ArticleAuthorities Investigate Lowell Barn Fire that Killed 13 Horses [VIDEO]
Police and the fire marshal are investigating a suspicious fire near Lowell Saturday morning at The Barn for Equine Learning that killed thirteen therapy horses. Continue reading…
View Article10 Things to Do this Weekend: July 7th-9th
There are fairs, festivals, a river cruise, a concert, movies, and more! There are plenty of activities for all ages this weekend. From Lowell to the Lakeshore. No matter where you are in west Michigan...
View Article'Robert E. Lee' Name Being Removed from Lowell Showboat
City Manager Mike Burns said Lowell is taking steps to remove the name 'Robert E. Lee' from the Lowell Showboat. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan Charged in Lowell Barn Fire that Killed 13 Horses [VIDEO]
Payton Mellema, 20, was arraigned Friday afternoon on one count of third-degree arson and one count of killing/torturing animals. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan Pleads Guilty in Lowell Barn Fire that Killed 13 Horses
Payton Mellema, 20, has pleaded guilty to third-degree arson and animal cruelty. Continue reading…
View ArticleMichigan Crosswalk Laws Defined For YOUR Safety
I always thought you stopped for everyone waiting at a crosswalk, but in Michigan, that's actually against the law. Continue reading…
View ArticleWest Michigan Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings: Dec. 1 – 2
December is here and so is the season's busiest weekend of parades, tree lightings and other fun Christmas activities in West Michigan! Continue reading…
View ArticleAttempted Murder-Suicide Closes I-96 Near Lowell [VIDEO]
Police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and one injured on Eastbound I-96 in Ionia County Saturday night. Continue reading…
View ArticleLowell's Wendy Tenney a Finalist for Michigan Teacher of the Year
Tenney is one of ten finalists. Continue reading…
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