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People enjoy a meal at a roadside in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

Red Cross suspends operations in Pakistan

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 9:57am

ISLAMABAD -- The Red Cross has suspended operations across much of Pakistan following the killing of a British nurse working for the organization late last month, the group announced Thursday.

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Brett Cheney, Abbas al Sharif, James Odei, Kelsey Alder and Kathryn Grigg, from left, are among those honored by the Red Cross for lifting a car off of Brandon Wright, far right, after Wright crashed his motorcycle and was trapped under a burning car in in Logan September 2011 during the 2012 Heroes Award Event in Ogden Wednesday, March 21, 2012.(MATTHEW ARDEN HATFIELD/Standard-Examiner)

Red Cross honors local heroes

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 10:26pm

OGDEN — In times of crisis, there are ordinary people who step up to help others without looking for reward or praise.

Some run into a burning building to rescue loved ones, others gather to pull victims from a car in a freezing river, while some just wait with a fatally injured woman until help arrives.

The American Red Cross of Northern Utah honored community members who displayed acts of courage and selflessness at the 2012 Heroes Award Event Breakfast on Wednesday at Union Station.

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Cut wiring sparked Holladay apartment fire

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 11:23am

HOLLADAY -- Unified Fire Authority officials say a fire that displaced 20 to 30 people in a Holladay apartment complex started when electrical wiring was accidentally cut during construction work.

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Red Cross to honor heroes Wednesday

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 19, 2012 - 11:06pm

OGDEN -- During the 2012 Heroes Award Breakfast, the American Red Cross will honor community members who have displayed acts of courage and selflessness.

The breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave.

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Firefighters battle a blaze at the Herfordshire Apartments at 4550 S. 1900 West in Roy on Monday. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Roy apartment residents describe escape from blaze (video)

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 5:54am

ROY — Residents of a 12-unit apartment building shed many tears Monday evening as they watched their homes go up in flames.

The two-alarm blaze at the Herfordshire Apartments, 4642 S. 1900 West, was reported by Roy Police Sgt. Danny Hammon as starting at 4:14 p.m.

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On his way to buy shirts, sheriff's deputy spots fire

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 10:53pm

OGDEN — A Morgan County sheriff’s deputy was in the right place at the right time when a fire broke out Tuesday morning at an Ogden duplex.

Deputy Rob Taylor dropped off a prisoner at Weber County Jail on 12th Street and went to A-1 Uniforms at 134 31st St. to pick up a couple of shirts

After leaving A-1 Uniforms around 10:45 a.m., Taylor noticed smoke billowing from a duplex at 146 E. 30th St.

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In this Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 citizen journalism image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria and accessed on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, houses are seen destroyed from Syrian government forces shelling, at Baba Amr neighborhood in Homs province, Syria. An opposition group says several people have been killed in heavy shelling of a district in central Syria a day after the army sent reinforcements ahead of a possible ground assault. (AP Photo/Local Coordination Committees in Syria) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS HANDOUT PHOTO

Red Cross calls for cease-fire in Syria

Frank Jordans, Zeina Karam The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 10:57am

BEIRUT -- The Red Cross called Tuesday for a daily two-hour cease-fire in Syria so that it can deliver emergency aid and reach people who are wounded or sick, an appeal that came as government troops heavily shelled rebellious districts in the resistance stronghold of Homs, killing at least 16 people.

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An early Wednesday fire at Versailles Apartments in Ogden caused about $25,000 in damage and forced the evacuation of 24 units. All but the tenants of two apartments have been allowed to return. Those tenants are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. No injuries were reported. (SCOTT SCHWEBKE/Standard-Examiner)

Crews rescue woman from Ogden fire

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 7:24am

OGDEN -- Just a couple of feet away. That's how close fire was to Tracy Stone's front door early Wednesday at the Versailles Apartments, 3290 Van Buren Ave.

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Blood donors needed for Monday event

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 5:47pm

ROY -- Heritage Park Care Center and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the center, 2700 W. 5600 South.

People who want to schedule their blood donation may call Nicole Van Tassell at 801-628-5876. If you have questions about your eligibility to donate blood, call 866-236-3276.

Heritage Park is also collecting food donations until Dec. 22 for the Weber County Food Bank. Donations may be brought to the center at the above address. Call Nicole at 801-628-5876 if you have questions.

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Red Cross seeking hero nominations

Charlie Pomerleau Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 11:33pm

OGDEN -- Heroes may be all around us: family members, friends, coworkers, or complete strangers.

The Utah Region of the American Red Cross will honor local heroes who have acted bravely in a time of immediate need, or who simply display acts of heroism in day to day life. Recognition will take place during events in Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden, and St. George during March 2012, so nominations are needed now.

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Beth Jensen Gibson

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, November 28, 2011 - 11:18pm

Beth Jensen Gibson, 91, formerly of Huntsville, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in San Antonio. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Interment, North Ogden Ben Lomond Cemetery. Contributions are suggested in her honor to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Nominate local hero to the Red Cross

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, October 28, 2011 - 3:30pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- There are heroes all around us. They may be family members, friends, coworkers, or complete strangers. The Utah Region of the American Red Cross will honor local heroes who have acted bravely in a time of immediate need, or who simply display acts of heroism in day to day life. Recognition will take place during events in Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden, and St. George during March, 2012.

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Emergency prep event planned

Charlie Pomerleau Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 11:27pm

HARRISVILLE -- An emergency-preparedness day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 480 W. 2000 North by the Harrisville Fifth Ward.

The entire community is invited to participate in the day's events, says spokesman David Eckersley.

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Area chefs to show off dishes at Red Cross gala

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 3, 2011 - 1:21pm

SNOWBASIN -- Northern Utah's chefs and restaurants will prepare their finest dishes to benefit the American Red Cross of Utah on Thursday from 6-9 pm at the annual Autumn Gourmet Gala at Snowbasin Ski Resort.

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Dragon tales, 'Grit' circulating at Gitmo

McClatchy Newspapers McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 11:33pm

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba -- If circulation at the detention center library is an indicator, captives are keeping busy in their cellblocks with comics, Westerns, self-help books and video games.