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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-13-26
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. The shortage is Especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood, American Red Cross Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 7-13-26)
Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, a blood drive is being held in Sidney Tuesday from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street.
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The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. The shortage is Especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood, American Red Cross Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 7-13-26)
Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, a blood drive is being held in Sidney Tuesday from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street.
Blood Supplies are still very low after a challenging winter and an active Flu season, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross urges people to make & keep their blood donation appointments, and they have sweetened the deal this month:
(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 11 am. - 4 pm., at the Sidney High School, book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 11 am. - 4 pm., at the Sidney High School, book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Blood Supplies are still very low after a challenging winter and an active Flu season, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross urges people to make & keep their blood donation appointments, and they have sweetened the deal this month:
(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St, book an appointment by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St, book an appointment by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, At the same time, hospitals already feeling the strain of the worst flu season in nearly 20 years are now also forced to triage critical blood products. Red cross Spokesperson Meg Rossman explains:
(Meg Rossman 1-26-26)
People are urged book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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(Meg Rossman 1-26-26)
People are urged book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
After a summer of decreased donor turnout, the American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage, which has lead to an increase in Blood Drives locally into the fall, American Red Cross Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 9-11-23)
Blood Drives are being held tomorrow at SUNY Delhi's Farrell Hall from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, in Cooperstown at the Community Bible Church from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be scheduled with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at Redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.
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(Meg Rossman 9-11-23)
Blood Drives are being held tomorrow at SUNY Delhi's Farrell Hall from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, in Cooperstown at the Community Bible Church from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be scheduled with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at Redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.
The American Red Cross continues schedule blood drives as blood supplies remain critically low in the summer months. Currently, about 62% of the U.S. population are eligible to give blood, but only about 3% donates, Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 8-10-22)
Several blood drives are scheduled locally in this month, all who donate in August will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, everyone will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Donors can schedule an appointment with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-10-22
State Police arrested 46 year old Justin Valk of Davenport, for 2nd degree Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide. Troopers responded August 1st to a residence on Pine Cliff Circle in the town of Davenport for a medical event involving 47 year old Stephanie Valk of Davenport, she was transported to a local hospital, and died on August 3rd. Police accused Justin Valk of being awarde that Stephanie Valk was suffering from a medical event, inflicted additional physical harm, and failed to call for medical assistance, he was arrested and arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $30,000 cash bail or $75,000 bond. Anyone with information in this case, is asked to call State Police at 607-561-7400.
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(Meg Rossman 8-10-22)
Several blood drives are scheduled locally in this month, all who donate in August will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, everyone will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Donors can schedule an appointment with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-10-22
State Police arrested 46 year old Justin Valk of Davenport, for 2nd degree Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide. Troopers responded August 1st to a residence on Pine Cliff Circle in the town of Davenport for a medical event involving 47 year old Stephanie Valk of Davenport, she was transported to a local hospital, and died on August 3rd. Police accused Justin Valk of being awarde that Stephanie Valk was suffering from a medical event, inflicted additional physical harm, and failed to call for medical assistance, he was arrested and arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $30,000 cash bail or $75,000 bond. Anyone with information in this case, is asked to call State Police at 607-561-7400.
The American Red Cross continues to need eligible donors to give blood this holiday season, as they are seeing increased demand at a time with the lowest Holiday donation rates in the last 10 years, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross comments:
(Meg Rossman 12-16-21)
Residents in Otsego County are encouraged to donate at a blood drive in Cooperstown Friday from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, at 31 Elm Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.
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(Meg Rossman 12-16-21)
Residents in Otsego County are encouraged to donate at a blood drive in Cooperstown Friday from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, at 31 Elm Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CURRENTLY HAS A CRITICAL NEED FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. RED CROSS SPOKESPERSON, MEG ROSSMAN EXPLAINS WHY...
(MEG ROSSMAN 8-11-21)
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES IN THE TRI COUNTY AREA INCLUDE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT THE GUERNSEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NORWICH AND AO FOX-TRI TOWN CAMPUS IN SIDNEY AND THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH AT THE FRANKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE WALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. VISIT RED CROSS BLOOD.ORG FOR A LISTING OF BLOOD DRIVES IN YOUR AREA.
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(MEG ROSSMAN 8-11-21)
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES IN THE TRI COUNTY AREA INCLUDE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT THE GUERNSEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NORWICH AND AO FOX-TRI TOWN CAMPUS IN SIDNEY AND THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH AT THE FRANKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE WALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. VISIT RED CROSS BLOOD.ORG FOR A LISTING OF BLOOD DRIVES IN YOUR AREA.