Maryalene Laponsie

22 hours ago | lowellsfirstlook.com | Maryalene Laponsie

The Lowell Area Historical Museum presents a new weekly online series. Missing Along Main explores the buildings that once occupied Main Street but are no longer there. Dougall & Wellington’s Flour Mills were located on the south side of Main Street directly across from today’s Museum. The mills were built in 1884 by Edwin R. Craw, who was one of the best practical millers and mill mechanics in the state. He was a local miller.

1 day ago | lowellsfirstlook.com | Maryalene Laponsie

A lawsuit against Stefanie Boone was filed today in the 17th Circuit Court. An Ada resident, Boone has risen to prominence locally in recent years as a vocal critic of Lowell Area Schools, which her children attend through the Schools of Choice program. She has encouraged the recall of members of the LAS Board of Education and last year filed a lawsuit against the district alleging her rights have been violated. Today’s legal action was taken by Christine Beachler.

1 day ago | usnews.com | Maryalene Laponsie |Katy Marquardt |Susannah Snider

Key Takeaways: President Donald Trump has proposed that no taxes be paid on tipped income. Currently, tips may be subject to income tax and payroll taxes, which fund Medicare and Social Security. Exempting tips from tax could lead some workers and businesses to try to shift income from wages to tips. The proposal is most likely to be enacted in a budget reconciliation bill although a separate bill, the No Taxes on Tips Act, has been introduced.

1 day ago | money.usnews.com | Maryalene Laponsie |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways: With tariffs expected to raise prices, consumers may be wondering if they would better off repairing rather than replacing some items. Outdated electronics and HVAC systems are two categories of products that should probably be replaced. Repairing an appliance typically makes sense if the repair cost is less than 50% of the replacement cost. Tariffs are expected to increase prices for many items, leaving consumers with a dilemma.

1 day ago | lowellsfirstlook.com | Maryalene Laponsie

Shelby Biel says there is a simple reason why she started the Golden Hour Bookshop: “I love books; and I love literacy; and I love our community.”In addition to having a personal passion for reading, she is the mother of a young child and wants to help others find their love of reading at a young age. So, it’s no wonder that at a recent pop-up shop for Independent Bookstore Day, she had the counters lined with large, brightly illustrated picture books.