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Telling the stories of heroes among us in Northern Ohio

Dec 10, 2024

In this episode five Red Cross disaster responders from Northern Ohio talk about how they helped people impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton during the early autumn of 2024.  


Oct 18, 2024

Officers Holly Alferio and Alexis Dixon of the Avon, Ohio police department saved the life of a choking child on Halloween in 2023.  They have been chosen as winners of a 2024 Hero Award, presented by the American Red Cross of North Central Ohio.  On this episode, the officers explain how they came across a...


Oct 8, 2024

Jerry Klear and Bob Verhoff teamed up to save a physically-challenged woman and her young granddaughter from a home fire in rural Ottawa County, and for their heroics, they are receiving a 2024 Hero Award from the American Red Cross of North Central Ohio.  Jerry was driving by when he noticed smoke coming from the home,...


Sep 24, 2024

A team effort helped save a young driver who fell asleep behind the wheel and flipped his car into a water-filled ditch.  The first bystander to stop called 9-1-1, while two others broke a window in an attempt to pull the driver out of the upside down car. Deputy Dylan Rohrbaugh and Lt. Craig Ritz of the Erie County,...


Sep 3, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month. The American Red Cross encourages residents to get ready for disasters by making a plan to stay safe, gathering important supplies and knowing how you’ll stay connected.  19 News Meteorologist Jeff Tanchak explains the current weather patterns that may have a bearing on what...