American Red Cross - Muskingum Lakes Chapter

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Military Family Open House & Connection Group Set to Begin

This post was published on May 4, 2012 – 10:58 AM

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

This post was published on April 26, 2012 – 9:51 AM

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

This post was published on April 19, 2012 – 10:07 AM

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

This post was published on April 19, 2012 – 9:12 AM

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

This post was published on March 2, 2012 – 10:30 AM

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

This post was published on February 9, 2012 – 5:14 PM

Click on the link below to get prepared and view the Fast Facts Fire Safety Tips http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=16e61c99b5ccb110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&currPage=9e661c99b5ccb110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

Experience the Big Easy and Party With a Purpose :AED Initiative to hold “Night in New Orleans” Fundraiser

This post was published on January 25, 2012 – 10:21 AM

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Eastern Ohio AED Initiative invites the community to experience the next best thing to being in the Big Easy. The fourth annual, “Night in New Orleans” fundraiser, to benefit the Initiative, will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas on February 4th at 6:30pm. The feature sponsor [...]

Red Cross Names New Board Officers and Members

This post was published on January 25, 2012 – 10:19 AM

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross has recently selected two new board officers and three new board members to serve on the 2012 Board of Governors. Linda Egler, of The First National Bank of Dennison, has been named the new Chapter Chairman after serving on the board since 2002. [...]

WHO’S YOUR HERO? Red Cross Seeks Nominees for Hometown Heroes Honor

This post was published on January 10, 2012 – 9:10 AM

NEW PHILADELPHIA— The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross is now accepting nominations for its annual Hometown Heroes Campaign, presented by the Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Each year the Hometown Heroes Campaign honors local individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on the community or have demonstrated the values of courage, character, humanity, or [...]

Red Cross Urges Caution Heating Homes As Weather Gets Colder

This post was published on December 14, 2011 – 4:35 PM

NEW PHILADELPHIA—  With colder weather just around the corner  and  home heating season just beginning, the Red Cross urges families to be cautious when using alternative heating sources and to make a plan in case of a home fire.    Heat sources such as space heaters, fireplaces or wood and coal stoves can pose a [...]