The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the impact of ongoing weather events. In the Northern Ohio Region, 14 blood drives have been canceled since the new year due to weather, resulting in nearly 400 uncollected blood product donations. All who come to give now through Feb. 28, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details. To make an appointment visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ . Upcoming blood donation opportunities though Feb. 15 include: Ottawa County Elmore: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb……