Local troopers joining annual Guns-N-Hoses blood donation campaign

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is teaming up with the American Red Cross, police officers and firefighters this July for the 21st annual Guns-N-Hoses campaign in Central Ohio. In the spirit of saving lives, troopers will give blood themselves, and they encourage the public to join them in a friendly competition to see which group […]

Red Cross, Humane Society celebrating “Take Your Dog to Work Day”

The American Red Cross of Marion County and Marion Area Humane Society invites the public to join them for “Take Your Dog to Work Day.” The event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Marion County Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. The day will include: Free […]

Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant is Saturday

The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Marion Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion.  Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be 3 categories in which your “bestie” can be judged – Formal […]

Local Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings

The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the Marion area. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate in disaster response and preparedness activities, community disaster education, volunteer recruitment and outreach to members […]

Marion-area blood drives announced for June 2015

The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Monday, June 1st – Noon to 6 p.m. – Marion Public library, 445 E Church Street Thursday, June 4th – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Marion Medical Campus, 1050 Delaware Avenue Saturday, June 6th – 7:30 a.m. […]

Marion-area blood drives announced for May 2015

The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Friday, May 1st – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Elgin High School Gymnasium, 1150 Keener Rd. S. Monday, May 4th – Noon to 6 p.m. – Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street Tuesday, May 5th – […]

Local blood drives for April start Friday

The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Friday, April 3rd – 2 to 7 p.m. –  Blue Fusion,  1340 Mt. Vernon Ave. Monday, April 6 – Noon – 6 p.m. – Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street Thursday, April 9th –11 a.m. to 5 […]

Red Cross announce area blood drives for March

The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 12, American Legion Harold L. Bradley Post 584 (Bingo Hall), 142 Olney Avenue Noon – 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, Marion Church of Christ, 947 Mt. Vernon Avenue Noon – 5 […]

Marion-area blood drives announced for January 2015

The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, January 2, Walgreens, 130 University Drive Noon – 6 p.m. Monday, January 5, Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, January 8, American Legion Harold L. […]

Marion-area Blood Drives planned for December

The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, Ridgedale High School (Gymnasium), 3165 Hillman-Ford Road, Morral 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 5, River Valley High School (Auditorium), 4280 Marion Mount Gilead Road 11 a.m. to 5 […]