🌱 Grand Rapids Man Pled Guilty To Officer Shooting

Morning, people of Grand Rapids! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Grand Rapids Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and frigid. High: 20 Low: 16.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Grand Rapids today:

1. The American Cancer Society granted the Spectrum Health Foundation $25,000 to make care access easier for cancer patients. The money will cover lodging costs for patients who have to travel to Grand Rapids for care. The grant should benefit around 350 patients. (Fox17)
2. This week, a Grand Rapids man pled guilty to shooing a member of the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. Jaquari Trotter, 21, is scheduled to be sentenced in May and faces up to 20 years in prison. Gregory Rogers, who police say drove the getaway car, previously pled guilty to aiding and abetting the assault. (cedarspringspost)
3. Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids is one step closer to hosting events again. The Grand Rapids Planning Commission approved a 250-person capacity for Four Star Theatre on Thursday. The theater served as a concert venue, auditorium, and youth center before closing more than a decade ago. (WOODTV.com)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Latina Connect At Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Battle Creek Public Schools is looking for substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is looking to substitute teach for $150/day with great incentives, consider joining the BCPS.(Facebook)
• Grand Rapids Community Foundation is hiring a strategic communications assistant. If you are looking for a career opportunity to utilize your customer service and administrative skills, apply today. (Facebook)
• Kalamazoo Public Library is hosting Stewart Fritz on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford. The book was named Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, NPR, Slate, Lit Hub, Fresh Air, and more. (Facebook)

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— 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.