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In an announcement Friday morning, the Big Rapids Dial-A-Ride busing service will now be offering on-demand busing outside of the traditional busing network.

The app, named “Ride Pingo,” will help riders of all ages schedule the most convenient pick-up location and the quickest route to their desired location in the city of Big Rapids. 

Dial-A-Ride will be offering free rides from Wednesday, May 8, to Saturday, May 11 as a part of the collaboration. Following May 11, fees for general riders ages 17-59 will be $2.50 for one-way travel and $1.25 for kids ages 5-16, patrons ages 60 and older, and disabled riders. Children under four years old can ride for free with a guardian.

If a rider doesn’t have the app, rides can still be booked via dialing the call center at 231-796-8675. Operation hours for the service will be 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. on the weekdays and 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Saturdays.

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Big Rapids Daily News - WYBR-FM Big Rapids, MI Today's Hit Music

Scooter’s Coffee® is honoring healthcare heroes in our communities with a free drink for any nurses and healthcare workers, with ID, on May 3, 2024.

The offer is redeemable only on Friday, May 3, 2024 for any drink on the Scooter’s Coffee menu of any size for customers who present a valid healthcare ID. The first 50 customers who redeem the free drink offer at each Scooter’s Coffee location will also receive a special Healthcare Heroes sticker.

Customers can Scoot On Around™ for their favorite beverages including our signature Caramelicious® drinks and any of our espresso drinks served hot, iced, or blended. This offer can also be redeemed for one of our cold brew coffees, Scooot! Energy™ Infusions, fruit smoothies, and more!

Pair your free drink with our delicious Tomato & Feta or our Bacon & Gouda Omelet Bites! These flavorful protein-packed bites are perfect for brea ....

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Big Rapids Daily News - WYBR-FM Big Rapids, MI Today's Hit Music

On Wednesday, May 1 at approximately 08:47 A.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle personal injury crash at the intersection of Northland Drive and 23 Mile Road in Green Township. 

The investigation revealed that a 70-year-old male from Hersey was turning east bound onto 23 Mile Road, when the male driver turned in front of a 26-year-old female from Hersey headed northbound and caused a collision. The female driver was transported to Big Rapids Corewell Health with non life-threating injuries.

Deputies on scene were assisted by Mecosta County EMS, Big Rapids Towing, Currie's Towing, Big Rapids Fire/Rescue, and Meceola Central Dispatch. ....

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Students from Ferris State University’s Shimadzu Core Laboratory for Academic and Research Excellence participated in research looking into the cause of Escherichia coli readings in a Wexford Count recreation site.

Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.

The Shimadzu Core Lab coordinated with Wexford County Drain Commissioner Michael Solomon since 2016, attempting to determine the source of fecal contaminants impacting access to Billings Lake’s “Kiddie Beach,” a body of water fed by Manton Creek. 

Shimadzu Director Schuyler “Sky” Pike indicated there was no evidence of human or swine waste in samples taken following large rain events, with that testing pointing to E. ....

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Standout Ferris State All-America defensive back Shon Stephens and Bulldog two-sport alum Mason Pline are hoping to take their game to the highest level after connecting the National Football League teams following this week’s NFL Draft.

Stephens accepted a rookie minicamp invite from the Philadelphia Eagles and Pline agreed to a free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers.  

In his lone season as a Bulldog, Stephens was named to the 2023 American Football Coaches Association All-America squad as announced by the national coaches organization.

The Bakersfield, Calif. native was chosen as an AFCA All-America Second Team choice, representing the ninth consecutive year the Bulldogs had at least one AFCA All-America selection - the longest active streak in the country.

Stephens also was a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award presented to the nation's top small college defensive player.

Stephens was chosen this year to the Div ....

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