Blood drives set for Connell, Othello

CONNELL — The American Red Cross is asking area residents to consider donating blood this month at two local events.

On Thursday, March 14, Connell High School, 1100 W. Clark Road, will host a blood driver from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Then on Wednesday, March 27, a blood drive is planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Othello Church of the Nazarene, 835 S. 10th Ave., Othello.

The blood drives are the only ones currently scheduled in the area, the American Red Cross reported.

People of all blood types — especially those with Type O — are needed to increase the area blood and platelet supply, officials said....