Area residents will have no shortage of activities to choose from during the first weekend of June as two longtime com munity traditions return with packed schedules of family friendly entertainment, com petitions, food, and community gatherings.

Oxford Turkey Days Returns for 69th Year

Oxford will celebrate its 69th Annual Turkey Days June 3-7, continuing a tradition that has brought residents and visi tors together for generations.

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for types O, A negative and B negative blood.