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    Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January
    News, Online Features, PA State News
    Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January
    Jan 10, 2023
    This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need...
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    Blood drives coming up
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    Blood drives coming up
    Dec 23, 2022
    ConnectLife will be holding two blood drives in the Bradford community. The first is hosted by the Frances Sherman Auxiliary VFW Post 212, located at ...
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    Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
    News
    Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
    Jan 12, 2022
    STATE COLLEGE — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood suppl...
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    Local blood drives set for Red Cross
    News
    Local blood drives set for Red Cross
    Marcie 
    Oct 05, 2021
    The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the n...
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    Blood drives set in Elk County
    News
    Blood drives set in Elk County
    Marcie 
    Sep 01, 2021
    RIDGWAY — As Fall approaches, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help end the ongoing critical need for blood and kick off the season wit...
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    Blood drives set
    News
    Blood drives set
    Marcie 
    Jul 14, 2021
    The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives in the area over the next week. A blood drive is set for 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Ridgway...
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    Blood drives scheduled in local region
    News
    Blood drives scheduled in local region
    May 13, 2021
    The Red Cross has several blood drives scheduled across the region in the coming weeks. In thanks for making it a summer full of life, those who come ...
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    Help the Red Cross refuel the blood supply
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Help the Red Cross refuel the blood supply
    Mar 29, 2021
    The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel the blood s...
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    Red Cross calls for healthy blood donors following severe weather
    Local News
    Red Cross calls for healthy blood donors following severe weather
    Marcie 
    Feb 23, 2021
    Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations. The American Red Cross i...
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    Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
    Jan 26, 2021
    ERIE — The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal ...
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    Red Cross sets blood drives in area
    Local News
    Red Cross sets blood drives in area
    Marcie 
    Oct 08, 2020
    ERIE — Blood drives for American Red Cross are coming up in the next few weeks. On Oct. 15, a drive will be held at the Vets Club in Emporium from 11:...
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    Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross
    Aug 27, 2020
    ERIE — During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens ...
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    Red Cross: Healthy donors needed to maintain blood supply
    Local News
    Red Cross: Healthy donors needed to maintain blood supply
    Marcie 
    Oct 25, 2019
    As influenza activity picks up this fall, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood su...
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    Red Cross to hold local blood drives
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Red Cross to hold local blood drives
    Jun 27, 2019
    The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives in July in Elk County. During the summer, especially around holidays like Independence Day, ...
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    Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors
    News, PA State News
    Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors
    Jan 15, 2019
    ERIE — A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood platelet donors to give ...
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    Severe blood shortage: Red Cross issues immediate call for blood donations
    Local News, News
    Severe blood shortage: Red Cross issues immediate call for blood donations
    Nov 15, 2018
    ERIE — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care...
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    Give thanks for good health by giving blood or platelets
    Local News, News
    Give thanks for good health by giving blood or platelets
    Nov 03, 2018
    The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for patients in need. A decline in d...
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    Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
    Local News, News
    Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
    Oct 19, 2018
    As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood...
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    Help patients rebound by giving blood
    Local News, News
    Help patients rebound by giving blood
    Mar 02, 2018
    ERIE — In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting...
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    Red Cross encourages blood donations for National Preparedness Month
    Entertainment, Entertainment, Lifestyle, ...
    Red Cross encourages blood donations for National Preparedness Month
    Sep 15, 2017
    ERIE — As the American Red Cross responds to wildfires and historic hurricanes, eligible donors are reminded that giving blood during National Prepare...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    PA State News
    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    Local News, Nation & World
    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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