Blood drive

Miller-Keystone Blood Center will conduct its next Palmerton community blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 5 at the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Borough Hall. The drive is sponsored by T.K. Thomas Funeral Home.Palmerton earned an award from Keystone for the number of blood donors during 2015. Help is needed to have that success this year.Anyone over 17, weighing at least 110 pounds, in general good health, and who has not donated since March 10 is eligible. First-time Miller donors should bring a photo ID, such as a driver's license.To make an appointment or for more information, call George Ashman at 610-826-2097 or email

gashman@ptd.net. Walk-ins are also welcome.Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913 or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.