The blood drive held in Harmony on December 3, 2019, succeeded in collecting 44 units of blood. There were 51 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to the following donor for reaching a milestone: Dennis Hershberger – 1 gallon. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary … [Read more...]
Need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays – donors needed
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than one million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on December 3
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. To help with the current shortage of blood at the American Red Cross, they have partnered with Suburban Propane on a promotion from … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Public Health offers flu shots
Fillmore County Public Health has a limited quantity of flu shots available. We invite you to a flu shot clinic at 902 Houston Street, NW in Preston on Wednesday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Lower Level – Room 108) Vaccine cost ranges from $35 to $60 depending upon the type given. Fillmore County Public Health has flu shots available for everyone age six months and … [Read more...]
Community rallies around Cords family following fire
The devastating fire experienced by the Cords family, of Rushford, has brought a community to its feet in support of the family. The house fire at 1086 Dump Hill Road, two miles east of Rushford, resulted in a complete loss of the home and significant injuries to the family of six, despite fire response arriving in just minutes. Miraculously, the family was able to get out of … [Read more...]