LIVINGSTON COUNTY — As daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 4, the American Red Cross encourages more than just turning back the clocks. While adjusting clocks to the time change, the American Red Cross asks that people also take the time to test their smoke alarms this weekend. “The Red Cross wants everyone to stay safe this winter,” Kenneth J. Turner, American Red Cross, Western and Central New York Interim Regional CEO. “This weekend, … [Read more...]
Dansville Relives History on 135th Anniversary of Red Cross
DANSVILLE – This weekend marks the 135th year of the founding of the first Chapter of the American Red Cross in Dansville. The third Annual Clara Barton Day coincides with this historic day, Aug. 20. Reenactors will represent Clara Barton between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Church Park on Clara Barton Street. This year the Clara Barton Day committee is happy to announce that part of the entertainment that will provided is a visit from the Seneca … [Read more...]
Red Cross Aids Families After Thursday’s Fires in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Disaster Action Team volunteers from the American Red Cross responded to two separate fires in Livingston County overnight, providing emergency assistance for seven people. According to a press release from the American Red Cross, one fire occurred at Main street in Leicester, with four adults and one child assisted. The other fire affected two adults on Grouse road in Springwater. Red Cross assistance includes vouchers … [Read more...]
American Rock Salt Heroes Awarded for Saving Life
GROVELAND – One year ago from Wednesday, four heroic employees at American Rock Salt, John Ayers, Colin Keller, Gary Morrison and Michael Smith saved the life of their co-worker at the mine in Mount Morris. Jay Bonafede with the American Red Cross presented Keller, Morrison and Smith with Presidential Certificates of Merit, signed by President Obama, for their successful use of the Artificial External Defibrillator (AED) machine on their … [Read more...]
Main Tire Exchange presents Red Cross with donation
DANSVILLE — The community of Dansville has once again demonstrated its generosity for those in need. In early November, Jon and Tim Shay, owners of Main Tire Exchange, Inc., made a pledge to match gifts to the Red Cross with a company gift of up to $5,000. Overall, the company helped raise $11,041, including the $5,000 matching gift. Those interested could donate online or through the Clara Barton Chapter #1 of the Red Cross on Elizabeth Street. … [Read more...]