Local auto mechanic Charlie Norris faces financial strain after stroke
Lorain County resident Charlie Norris, a longtime Whitney Road auto body shop owner known for fixing most problems on the spot, suffered a left‑side stroke and has been unable to work since July. A fundraiser with spaghetti dinner and raffles is set for Saturday at Elyria American Legion to aid Norris and his wife Terry as bills mount. Donations can be made at FirstMerit Bank in LaGrange, and multiple phone numbers are listed for tickets and information.
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Lorain County
Cuyahoga
Charlie
Bob Seedhouse
Norris
Seedhouse
North Olmsted
Terry Norris
Charlie Norris
MetroHealth
Cleveland
LifeCare
Elyria
American Legion Hall
Ohio St
FirstMerit Bank
LaGrange
Local nonprofit fundraisers and community activities in Grafton and area
Grafton veterans group hosts Lenten Lake Erie fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday through April 18 at 781 Huron St. Carryouts available after 4 p.m. Friends of Lorain County Parks sponsor pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carlisle Visitor Center with all you can eat pancakes for $7 adults, $4 ages 2-10, free under 2. Keystone fundraiser Earn the Bus hosts a garage sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at 301 Liberty St. in LaGrange to raise about $80,000 for a new bus. call Margaret at 440 396 3327 for details. Also notes youth yoga at GMPL Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. with after school sessions once a month, and a writer's group meeting March 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. with registration and guest speakers.
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Grafton Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary
Lake Erie
Huron St
Grafton
Friends of the Metro Parks of
Lorain County
Carlisle Visitor Center
Nickel Plate Diagonal Road
Carlisle Township
Keystone
Liberty St
LaGrange
Keystone Transportation
Margaret
GMPL
Veterans Foreign Wars Post
Boy Scout Troop 152
Community craft night and shred day in Grafton area
Local library hosts a craft night March 19 from 6 to 8 p m at 983 Main St inviting attendees to bring projects and swap supplies at the Take It or Leave It table. Grafton Township holds a community shred day April 12 from 9 a m to noon at 17109 State Route 83 with residents required to show proof of residency. Cub Scout Pack 152 celebrated nine Webelos II crossing to Boy Scouts and earning the Arrow of Light. Forever Friends Pet Care Center earned AAHA accreditation at 36469 State Route 303 for veterinary excellence.
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Main St
Grafton
Grafton Township
Nick Beriswill
Dawson Maiden
Brandon Wirsham
Andy Eisner
Timmy Pozda
Andrew Phillips
Adam Sheldon
Kevin Baldoza
Josiah Munger
Boy Scouts
American Animal Hospital Association
Forever Friends Pet Care
AAHA
Forever Friends Pet
Forever Friends Pet Care Center
Chronicle contact for Melissa Linebrink in Grafton LaGrange Columbia
A reader is directed to contact Melissa Linebrink at phone 329 7155 or email mlinebrink chroniclet com for Chronicle discussions.
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Grafton
LaGrange
Columbia
Melissa Linebrink
Mlinebrink
Chroniclet.com
Missing person report and harassment complaints in Belmont threats
LaGrange police logged a missing person complaint on February 26 at 6 25 p m in the 300 block of Opportunity Way. On February 28 at 4 06 p m a woman and her partner reported receipt of phone and email harassment from two Belmont Ohio residents and asked officers to notify them to stop. The Belmont male inquired about a protection order with Grafton Police Department.
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LaGrange
Block Elm Sr
Belmont
Ohio
Grafton Police Department
Community event notices and gatherings in Lorain County
Calendar highlights include the Lorain County Kennel Club meeting at Carlisle Visitors Center with Dr. Heilman presenting allergy care for humans and dogs, GriefShare sessions at Christ Church in Columbia Station, a child immunization clinic in Grafton, and a Rural Lorain County Water Authority board meeting in LaGrange. Also listed are the Plum Creek Garden Club, Columbia School Board committee meetings, a pancake breakfast at VFW Post 3341 in Grafton, a Christian writers conference in Amherst, an Italian dinner in Grafton, and related community notices with contact numbers and locations.
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Plum Creek Garden Club
Carlisle
Diagonal Road
Carlisle Township
Brian Levis
Kathleen
Columbia School Board
Royalton Road
Columbia Station
Patricia Weber
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