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Fairmont residents, from left, Jim Norton, Kathy Islam, Aryanna Islam and Jim Nolan, discuss the upcoming free event Building Bridges of Respect planned for July 24-25. PHOTO BY POLLY NORTON
FAIRMONTÂ â Concerned about the rise in hate crimes, a number of Marion County residents say it s time to take a step back and instead turn focus on acceptance and tolerance.
On July 24 and 25, the Marion County Communities of Shalom and the Fairmont Human Rights Commission will host a free event called âBuilding Bridges of Respect.â
Instead of pointing out differences, the purpose of this event is to talk about and demonstrate inclusiveness.
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May 1, 2021
Diane “Dee” Lynn Ross Klinger, 67, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.
She was born August 12, 1953, in Tranquility, NJ, daughter of Alberta Raymond Ross and the late R. Roland Ross.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by sister, Susan Singer.
Dee was a case manager at the Work Force, Wheeling, WV and a member of New Life United Methodist Church. She was involved in both the Girl & Boy Scouts and the PTA as her children were growing up. She was past president of the local PTA unit, Ohio County PTA and the West Virginia PTA.
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Red Cross calls for healthy blood donors
Local blood drives planned
OHIO VALLEY Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood donations. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give now to ensure blood products are available for patient emergencies when help can’t wait.
Extreme winter weather has forced the cancellation of hundreds of Red Cross blood drives in about 30 states and caused more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.
Every day thousands of patients rely on lifesaving blood donations. The need for blood is constant, even during snowstorms and the COVID-19 pandemic. To help ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted, individuals are urged to make appointments to donate in the coming days and weeks by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood