Police are investigating after an educator was found dead in a Grand Rapids-area school building this week.

The death is one of five major stories to get your morning started Friday, Dec. 5.

Investigation underway after educator found dead in Ionia Schools building

The educator was found dead in an Ionia Public Schools building on Wednesday night, said Ionia Superintendent Ben Gurk. The person’s name has not been released.

Gurk did not say where the person was found, but three schools were closed on Thursday: Ionia High School, Welch High School, and Bulldogs Beginnings Preschool. Welch High School remained closed on Friday.

The superintendent expressed sorrow over the loss in an email to parents, indicating that the educator was a beloved member of the school community.

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