The American Red Cross encourages the public to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January.

Area blood drives include one from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Bucyrus Amvets and two more on Jan. 13 – from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Crestline, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Galion Alliance Church.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment.