🌱 Recreational Marijuana Funds Distributed + ArtPrize Registration

Grand Rapids MI

03 April, 2022

5:38 PM

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Hello again, Grand Rapids! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Grand Rapids Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Grand Rapids Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Grand Rapids long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Rain; mixed with snow early. High: 46 Low: 34. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today: Teresa Ann Rosser has been sentenced to five years in prison after a January 2021 drunk driving crash. The incident killed Grand Rapids resident Ivan Reynaga, 21. Rosser's blood-alcohol level was .267 ⁠— more than three times the legal limit⁠— when she was driving 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. (MLive.com)Kent County is receiving $2.14 million from recreational marijuana sales from the state. The money will be distributed throughout the county with Grand Rapids receiving $677,000. This is the first year that the city will be receiving a share of the funds after opening its first recreational dispensary in late 2020. (MLive.com)ArtPrize is returning to the Grand Rapids area. Venue registration opens today and ends Apr. 21; every type of downtown space can apply. Registration for artists will begin on Apr. 25 with the entire schedule posted at the following link. (WOODTV.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Grand Rapids: GED Program At Streams of Hope (9:00 AM) Spring Fun on the Lawn At Main Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: The City of Grand Rapids shares a helpful infographic on Stormwater Winter Tips. Click to learn how you can help protect our community's watershed. (Facebook)The Grand Rapids Art Museum sits down with local artist Kade Maycroft to discuss his series. Click to watch the video and to see the exhibit. (Facebook)The Michigan Department of Transportation wants your thoughts on future designs for US-131. Click to provide your feedback. (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (April 5) Add your event 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 in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.