BIRTH

Salem Regional Medical Center

A son, Weston Lee Brakin, born to Erica Ford and John Brackin III of Lisbon on April 17 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

Weston was 8 pounds, 12 ounces. He joins siblings Lauren, 15, and Kainen, 4.

Maternal grandmother is Deb Ford of Lisbon. Paternal grandfather is John Brackin II of Alliance.

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