Michael C. Hayes, age 70, of West Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Coshocton, to John and Lois (Kinner) Hayes. Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 and then worked part-time at the Post Office for several years in Fresno before being transferred […]
Tag: Red Cross
Red Cross providing disaster assistance and education
COSHOCTON – Since the beginning of this year, local American Red Cross disaster relief volunteers have responded to 11 fires involving 14 families. “I did almost that many all of last year,” said Doug Caton, disaster relief volunteer lead and county supervisor. “I think we did 14 all of last year.” When Red Cross volunteers […]
Red Cross welcomes new executive director
COSHOCTON – The American Red Cross welcomed its new executive director during an open house held on Oct. 23 that was attended by volunteers and Lyn Mizer, United Way Director. Matt Riddle became passionate about nonprofit work after his father passed away from cancer in 2015. “I’d been working in the corporate field for a […]
Local Red Cross and Annin help honor Westerville officers
COSHOCTON – The Ohio Buckeye Region of the American Red Cross deployed flags to honor Westerville’s fallen police officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering and several of the flags used to do this came from Annin Flagmakers. “It was a very emotional day,” said Coshocton County Red Cross Volunteer Sher Alloway. Alloway picked up 720 […]
Why is January National Blood Donor Month?
“January was selected as national Blood Donor Month because, more than any other month of the year, it presents unique challenges in ensuring a stable blood supply,” said Rodney J. Wilson, external communications manager for the American Red Cross in Columbus. “Those challenges include busy holiday periods, inclement weather that can cancel blood drives or […]
Kindergarteners learn safety tips at Safety City
COSHOCTON – Coshocton County Red Cross had its annual Safety City event at the fairgrounds Aug. 1 – 9 where more than 40 kindergarteners learned gun safety, fire safety, school bus safety, and many other safety techniques. The kids were split between two sessions, a morning and an evening session. Half of the students participated […]
Safety City educates kindergarten students
COSHOCTON – Another generation of soon to be kindergarten students learned a variety of safety lessons thanks to Red Cross Safety City. “I went as a kid and it was helpful,” said Scott Moses, one of the program’s teen/tween volunteers. “I like being in the classroom with the kids and helping them learn and understand.” […]
Swimming lessons are a great place to learn water safety
COSHOCTON – A great way for children to learn how to be safe around water is to enroll them in American Red Cross Swim Lessons. Classes will be held this summer in Warsaw and at Lake Park and Red Cross Volunteer Sher Alloway says it’s not too late to sign your child up. Just call […]
Registration for Learn to Swim classes approaching
COSHOCTON COUNTY – Learn to Swim classes, sponsored by American Red Cross, will be at Lake Park July 6 – 17 and in Warsaw July 20 – 31. Registration dates are as follows: Warsaw classes – May 18 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Walhonding Fire Department; Lake Park classes […]
