The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Friday, November 7, Marion Church of Christ (Fellowship) 947 Mt. Vernon Avenue 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, November 13, American Legion Harold L. Bradley Post 584 (Bingo Hall), 142 Olney Avenue 10 a.m. […]
Extra Traffic Patrols for Halloween: Safety Tips and Times for Trick-or-Treat
October 29, 2014 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey says his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for Halloween. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on October 31st for Trick-Or-Treat night. The following is the area Trick-or-Treat schedule: Prospect Village – October 30th 5pm to 6:30pm Parade […]
September Blood Drives Include Library Stop Monday
September 8, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, September 8, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 East Church Street 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, Ridgedale High School (Gymnasium), 3165 Hillman Ford Road 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, September […]
Marion-Area Blood Drives Announced for August
August 1, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, August 4, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 East Church Street 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 7, Blue Fusion (The Venue), 1340 Mt. Vernon Avenue 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August […]
Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood and Platelet Donors
July 25, 2014 by
The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected. The number of donors […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for July
July 3, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 3, Harding High School (Band Room), 1500 Harding Highway East 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 5, Waldo Community St. Paul Lutheran (Main Dining),) 135 West Main Street, Waldo, Ohio Noon […]
Red Cross: Donors Needed to Keep Blood Supply Strong
June 11, 2014 by
Summer is finally here and many people are busy enjoying time off, vacations, and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, summer also means not as many people donating blood on a regular basis. The American Red Cross is urging the community to give and ensure blood is available whenever needed this summer. High school and college students donate […]
Marion Red Cross Holding Annual Meeting
June 3, 2014 by
The Marion County Office of the American Red Cross will conduct its annual membership meeting and election of board members on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. The event is scheduled to run from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion. Anyone who – on or […]
Marion-area June Blood Drives Start at Library
June 2, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, June 2, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church Street 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 5, US Post Office (Bus), 230 Barks Road West 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June […]
Blood Donors Could Win Free Zoombezi Bay Passes
May 19, 2014 by
The American Red Cross has teamed up with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay to encourage the public to donate blood during the summer trauma season. Those who come to donate blood can receive a coupon for buy one get one free entry to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and enter a weekly drawing […]
