The Red Cross is maintaining shelters for anyone whose home was impacted by the floodwaters throughout the Tri-State. So far, there are five shelters open in the Greater Cincinnati area: The Red Cross said its Kenton County shelter in Covington is currently the most-utilized location, with around 13 people staying there, in addition to multiple […]
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Three reasons to give blood in the month of February
One in seven patients entering a hospital need a blood transfusion, yet only about 3% of Americans give blood. The Red Cross needs people to make and keep appointments to give blood or platelets in the month of February and they have three reasons to do so: Donors of all blood types, particularly type O […]
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Red Cross urges blood donors to step up ahead of holiday weekend
Written by Madeline Ottilie, WCPO reporter FLORENCE, Ky. — The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The organization said it typically sees a 21% drop in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks. Blood has a shelf life, so the organization needs donors constantly to keep […]
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City Council Round-Up: Street Resurfacing Moves Forward, FTPD Grows
Fort Thomas City Council chambers got what will most likely be a preview of the next four years to come, as Councilman and current Mayor Pro-tem Eric Haas presided over Monday night’s council meeting, in Mayor Mary Brown’s absence. Council heard discussion of the 2014 street resurfacing, the FTPD monthly report, a possible cooperation between the city and […]