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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NATO summit has blood center seeking more donors, just in case
Video: DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Law enforcement is working to ensure the upcoming NATO Spring Parliamentary Assembly goes off safely, but worst-case scenarios have to be planned for. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio-Dayton has put out a call for more blood donors before May 23 to build up its supply in case of emergency while downtown Dayton is shut down. In its call for donors, Versiti pointed out that a traumatic incident to just one person can cause a hospital to have to use up to 100 units of blood for treatment. Hundreds of people are expected to come to Dayton for the summit. The Community Blood Center, 349 S. Main St., is outside the 'NATO Village' safety zone, but having much of downtown blocked off to traffic will still make travel to donate increasingly difficult as the event approaches. If you can't make it downtown, there are several other opportunities for donors to give blood this month in Dayton. The Versiti Blood Center of Ohio-Dayton branch, announced 7 upcoming opportunities. Our Lady of Good Hope Church – May 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Good Hope Church/ Parish and Country Shopping Center – May 15, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Town and Country Shopping Center donor Albert the Great Church – May 17, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Albert the Great Parish Activity Church – May 19, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Parkview Carrollton YMCA – May 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at West Carrollton Valley Hospital North – May 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Miami Valley Hospital Mall – May 28, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Dayton Mall donor coach. Attempting donors will receive a 'Local Donor' T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can also be made by calling 937-461-3220 or online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
This week, vote for one of two 'well-rounded' students in our Student of the Week poll
We're back with a statewide Wisconsin Student of the Week poll this week. This week, we received nominations for two well-rounded students in two different parts of Wisconsin. Read what the people who nominated these high school students say about them below, and then vote in our poll to determine who should take the title of Wisconsin Student of the Week. Don't see anyone from your high school here? Keep reading to learn how you can nominate a student from your school for our weekly poll. "Joshua is another 'jack of all trades.' He is not only a young man of academics, he is actively involved in the community as well. He is a part of student council, he is one of the track and field captains and a student aide where he helps teachers in the classroom setting prepping and engaging the younger students. He is a part of the Youth Health Society club, where he assists with building solutions to combat the health disparities in healthcare around Milwaukee. He also volunteered with the Women's Health Center. Josh has a niche for helping people, and has a way of embracing everyone's journey as he encounters them. Josh is a passionate individual who enjoys helping others. On top of being a well-rounded student, Josh is also an assistant phlebotomist with Versiti part time. In the fall, Josh plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majoring in biomedical science. Joshua puts the Pride in Messmer Pride, and we are so happy to call you a Bishop." -Melissa Hoeppner, counselor, Messmer High school "Olympia Simons is an exceptional 12th-grade student who consistently demonstrates outstanding academic achievement in a rigorous course load. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by her active involvement in extracurricular activities, including her dedication as a hockey player for our school on the Green Bay Ice Bears and participation in a variety of school clubs. Olympia's exceptional organizational skills, along with her supportive nature, make her a valuable asset to classroom learning and to her peers. She genuinely cares about the success of others and adds greatly to a positive and collaborative learning environment. Olympia's selfless and thoughtful actions, combined with her wonderful organizational skills and infectious positive attitude, make her a perfect candidate for this recognition." -Kacie Langlitz, English teacher, Pulaski High School This week's poll runs from Monday, April 7, until noon Thursday, April 10. We will announce the winner online April 11 at and and in our newspapers on Sunday, April 13. Happy voting! Do you work with youth and know someone who could be Student of the Week? Reach out to Debi Young, statewide education editor, at to get a link to the nomination form. Rebecca Loroff is a K-12 education reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. She welcomes story tips and feedback. Contact her at rloroff@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Vote in our 21st Student of the Week poll
