Brothers earn Eagle Scout ranks through family bond in Grafton
In Grafton, six brothers from the Siefker and Bales families earned Eagle Scout, illustrating how Boy Scouting deepened their ties. Justin and David Siefker, along with Zachary, pursued merit badges and leadership, while Ryan, Kevin, and Jeffery Bales achieved the top rank, inspired by parental support and shared experiences.
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Grafton
Sielker
Bales
Siefkers
Justin
David
Zachary
Ryan
Kevin
Jeffery Jr
Justin Siefker
Justin Sielker
David Siefker
Pink Panther Patrol
Zachary Siefker
Lorain County
Bales Brothers
Ryan Bales
Bers
Kevin Bales
Jeffery Bales Jr
Joe
Bernadette Siefker
Jeffery Bales Sr
Linda Bales
Melissa Linebrink
Chronicle
Siefker
Community News Submissions To Melissa Linebrink
Readers are urged to send Grafton LaGrange or Columbia news reports to Melissa Linebrink via phone at 329-7155 or email at mlinebrink chroniclet.com for Chronicle coverage. The instruction lists preferred contact details for tips and notices.
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Grafton
LaGrange
Columbia News
Melissa Linebrink
Mlinebrink
Chroniclet.com
Grafton-LaGrange
Columbia New
Crime Watch Highlights Local Incidents and Charges
Suspicious person reported on Forest Street February 8. officers could not locate. February 9 arrests include Jeffery Diorio and Alain Liedorff in LaGrange for protecting order violations robbery and assault. Early February 15 domestic dispute and a report of a man with bags near Public Square. A prison employee requested a check on a man in the ditch by the old Honor Farm. man said he was California bound with tent. Juvenile male overdosed and was transported after parents refused medical help. February 11 vandalism on Main Street and February 12 domestic dispute on Barchard Street.
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Forest Street
LaGrange
Jeffery Diorio
Elyria
Alain Liedorff
Public Square
Grafton
California
Elm Street
Emh Elyria Medical Center
Main St
Barchard St
Notable Local Events Include Jerry Lucas Ministry and School Fundraisers
Jerry Lucas, Hall of Fame basketball figure, will present a memory improvement ministry at North Eaton Christ Church on Royalton Road Sun day and Monday with 8 and 9:30 a.m. services and two evening sessions. A meet and greet at 5 p.m. Sunday precedes a 6 p.m. talk. a family session targets kids 6+. Monday offers 6 p.m. social and a 7 p.m. program for professionals. Also announced: Midview High School spaghetti dinner Feb 24 to fund choir trips, Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship details, and a Grafton VFW fish fry schedule from Feb 24 to Apr 6.
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Jerry Lucas
North Eaton
Midview
Midview High School
West Capel Road
Disney World
Midview “Express
Ladies Auxiliary of
Grafton
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3341
Lake Erie
Post Hall
Huron Street
Delta Kappa Gamma
Beta Gamma
Lorain County
University Office of Financial Aid
Ellen Andrews
Georgetown Ave
Apt. C
Columbia Branch
West River Road
Columbia Station
North Eaton Christian Church
Royalton Road
Grafton-Midview
Knowitnow
Amherst Congregational United Church of Christ
S. Main St
Amherst
Melissa
Red Cross
Loraincounty
Redcross.org
LaGrange United Methodist Church
W. Main St
Airman Alexander D. Hannen Completes Basic Training
Airman Alexander D. Hannen graduated from an eight week basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The program covered military discipline Air Force core values physical fitness and basic warfare skills. Hainen is a Keystone High School 2011 graduate and the son of Dan and Ginny Hainen of LaGrange.
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Air Force
Alexander D. Hannen
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Hainen
Keystone High School
Dan
Ginny Hainen
LaGrange
Melissa Linebrink
Columbia area school board to vote on new member
Today at 6 30 p m the Columbia school board meets at the Administration Center to decide on a new board member. For details call Patricia Weber at 440 236 5008. Several library programs run across Grafton and Columbia including health talks, Lego building, Mardi Gras activities, and a tax aide clinic with registration required.
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Columbia School Board
Royalton Road
Columbia Station
Patricia Weber
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Main St
Grafton
Sue Keller
EMH Health Care
LifeShare
Call
Columbia Branch
West River Road
Hollywood
Friends of the Columbia Library Inc
Alzheimer’s Association
Columbia Branch Library
West River Road N
Ken Rohal
Greenview Landscape Nursery Inc
Columbia Garden Club
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Crime Watch
Grafton Police
Basketball Hall of Fame
Laura Smitz
Lucas
Grafton- Midview Public Library
Timothy Egan
Friends of Library Meeting
Grafton Community Room
Novak Road
Braincountyhealth.com
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