American Red Cross - Muskingum Lakes Chapter

Yearly Archives: 2012

Local Red Cross to Conduct Fire Safety Walk

Neighborhoods in Uhrichsville will be offered free smoke alarm installation and fire safety information, October 27 ________________________________________________________________________ New Philadelphia, Ohio – Across the country, the Red Cross responds to a house fire on the average of once every nine minutes. On October 27th the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross, in conjunction with [...]

Red Cross Responds to Multiple Fires, Urges Home Fire Safety & Preparedness

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to three separate residential fires involving families during the past week. Casework interviewers from the Red Cross met with the families to discuss and identify immediate needs resulting from the fires and assisted two families with immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter. With [...]

Wine, Whistles, and a Bit of Jazz showcases not only the area’s best cuisine, wines, and music, but also the best of community’s generosity

DOVER, OHIO — When it comes to outpouring of generosity, the annual Wine, Whistles, and a Bit of Jazz event, held at Warther Museum in Dover, OH to support the work of the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross, is hard to top. Late each August, the very best of the best in [...]

Red Cross Partners with Seconds Resale Shop to Others in the Community

NEWPHILADELPHIA – A moment in time changed everything for John Ritenour and brought him to where he is today, owner and operator of Seconds Resale shop in Dover. After a fire that ripped through downtown Dover on February 3, 2005, Ritenour as well as others who lived above the businesses destroyed were left homeless.  With [...]

Military Family Open House & Connection Group Set to Begin

Red Cross Strives to Build Strong Military Families Military Family Open House & Connection Group Set to Begin NEW PHILADELPHIA – The American Red Cross links members of the U.S. Armed Forces with their families here at home, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In times of crisis, the Red Cross quickly sends [...]

Red Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety Registration Beginning May 1st

NEW PHILADELPHIA- According to the Center of Disease Control drowning is the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for youth ages 5 to 24. In an effort to save lives the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross encourages the community to get prepared. As a recognized leader in swimming and lifeguard [...]

Red Cross Honors Youth Writing/Art Contest Winners

Dover –The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross honored four local youth for their creative writing at the 9th Annual Hometown Heroes’ Dinner held at the Tuscarawas County Senior – Myron Phillips Hall Thursday night. The Red Cross received over 1200 writing contest entries from Carroll, Harrison and Tuscarawas county youth. As part [...]

Red Cross Recognizes 2012 Hometown Heroes

Dover, Ohio – The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross is proud to announce its class of 2012 Hometown Heroes. Ten heroes received awards in the company of over 200 family members, friends, and other members of the community at the Hometown Heroes’ Dinner, Thursday, at The Tuscarawas County Senior Center –Myron Phillips [...]

Red Cross Offers Peace of Mind with Smoke Detector Distribution

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO – A home fire, it can happen to any family and result in tragedy more often than you might realize. It can even lead to loss of life. In conjunction with March Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross has joined forces with 99.9 WTUZ Radio and McDonalds’ Restaurants to “Save the [...]

Fast Facts Fire Safety Tips

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