🌱 1997 Homicide Victim Identified + GRPD Winter Activities Begin

Grand Rapids MI

04 January, 2022

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Welcome back, Grand Rapids! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in Grand Rapids. First, today's weather: Snow, 1-3"; windy, colder. High: 30 Low: 21. Here are the top stories in Grand Rapids today: Police have identified a Grand Rapids woman killed in a 1997 homicide through DNA testing with the DNA Doe Project. On July 31, 1997, Stephanie Renee Judson's remains were found in a roadside park east of Ada. Her death was ruled a homicide and she was not identified until recently. Judson, who was 31 at her death, was originally from Benton Harbor and moved to Grand Rapids in the late 1980s, police said. The investigation into Judson's death is still ongoing. (MLive.com) Grand Rapids officials emphasized that shortened quarantines don't apply to K-12 schools despite new CDC guidelines. K-12 schools must continue to follow the 1o-day quarantine and isolation guidelines, said school leaders. (MLive.com) Grand Rapids is finally seeing some snow and Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is ready to begin the winter activities. Free sled and winter clothes rentals will be available at Mulick Park (1632 Sylvan Ave. SE) and Plaster Creek Park (2401 Buchanan Ave. SW)locations beginning this Saturday, Jan. 8. (WOODTV.com) Today's Grand Rapids Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Grand Rapids: Largest 30% Off Vitamin & Body Care Sale - Fresh Thyme Market Stores (9:00 AM) From my notebook: Start 2022 off with a 12-month membership to Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Members receive free admission for an entire year, plus free guests and discounts on events, parties, gift shop purchases, participation in the Cultural Membership Exchange, and more! (Facebook) Check out opportunities from Friends of Grand Rapid Parks to enjoy the parks in Grand Rapids in the winter season! The snow brings out the childlike spirit in each one of us. Freeplay or active play is good for physical and mental health development and brings families together. (Facebook) Stop in Saturdays in January at Grand Rapids Art Museum to learn how to weave your own colorful bowl in a guided artmaking workshop—no registration required! (Facebook) Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! — 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.