Need for blood donations continues during blood and platelet shortage
MEDIA RELEASE__ While the next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for the Ada Visiting Nurses on September 21, there is an emergency blood and platelet shortage right now. David Humphreys, the program leader for the Ada Community Blood Drive, has shared that surgeries are being delayed because of this shortage.
If you can donate, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment at a nearby blood drive. Hardin Memorial Hospital will host a drive on August 5, and there are others that are fairly close.
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Bicyclist injured in hit-skip accident south of Kenton
- ODOT requests public comment on roundabout design for State Route 81/County Road 15 intersection
- Anna M. Shulaw, 105, worked for Wilson Sporting Goods
- Liberty Conservation Club fish and chicken fry, Oct. 10
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Fort Jennings
- Findlay Patrol's Donovan promoted to sergeant
- Bulldog girls soccer win vs. Delphos St. John’s
- 2026 Harvest & Herb Festival Queen Court announced
Monday, September 14, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
- Darrell Lee Diller, 92, managed a farming business
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Van Buren
- Bulldog volleyball wins in four vs. Allen East
- Deer archery hunting begins Sept. 12 in Disease Surveillance Area
- Andrew Allen named 2026 Hardin County Fair King
- Ada Soccer Association unveils new website
- Grand Reopening of Whatever Cards & Games on September 14