🌱 New Deployments For DoD Health + GR Man Arrested For Thefts

Rise and shine, Grand Rapids! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Frigid; a bit of p.m. snow. High: 17 Low: 6.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Grand Rapids today:

1. The 22 physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists from the Department of Defense who have been working at Spectrum Health will soon move to new deployments. The medical workers came to the area as the hospital was dealing with record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations. The last day of their shifts is Feb. 3. (WZZM13.com)
2. A Grand Rapids man was arrested after police say he was connected to catalytic converter thefts in Kent County. At about 1 a.m. Saturday, Kent County Sheriff's County detectives were conducting surveillance due to an uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police say they saw 40-year-old Michael Eaton cut a catalytic converter off a vehicle. (Fox17)
3. One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a Pastiche Drive SE shooting on Sunday. Just before 10 p.m., a man showed up at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the shooting and the victim is expected to live. (WOODTV.com)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Open House At Indian Trails Camp (9:30 AM)
• Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking At Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (12:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Grand Rapids Police Department thanked Grand Rapids Gold for tickets to the game. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth students had a great time at the game. (Facebook)
• Winter classes start this week at the Kirk Newman Art School. After a two-week delay, they are excited to welcome students back into the building. (Instagram)
• Grand Rapids Public Museum is asking for help to support the ongoing renovations of the GRPM's 1928 Spillman Carousel. You can give an individual gift, create a team to maximize your support, or become a sponsor. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.