Recent News
APD and other police agencies seeking public help as they investigate series of events
The Akron Police Department, New York State Police and Erie County Sheriff’s office are investigating a series of events that occurred in the early morning hours on May 4.
Akron Central Board of Education asks state for slower roll-out of zero-emission buses
Encourages public to voice their concerns A new New York State law was passed in the 2022-23 state budget requiring all public schools to begin purchasing only Zero-Emission School Buses in 2027.
Limerick Corner April 2024
Happy Spring! The Friends of Limerick are back and pleased to announce that our first event for 2024 is less than a month away! We have decided to have a vendor and craft show so we can keep the schoolhouse set up for visitors. At our “Spring into Summer” event to be held on May 18th from 9am – 3pm, we will have several vendors set up and have a basket Raffle to help with fundraising for the upcoming renovations and restoration efforts we have planned for this year. But don’t worry, we will have a large rummage sale towards
Main Street Akron during the Eclipse
Street lights turned on and everything went silent as the Eclipse turned day into night Monday afternoon on Main Street, Akron.
Community Center concepts in development stage
Newstead Town Board members voted Monday night to hire Wendel to provide Immersion and Concept Design Services for a potential project to construct a community center in the Town of Newstead for the cost of $51,500 plus $500 for reimbursable expenses billed on a time and expense basis. The Town is moving forward to obtain more community input in the project they are considering for the construction of a Community Center that would include a Senior Center, Recreation facilities, and offer programs for all ages. “We have outgrown our current Senior Center, which currently serves 881 members and has a
Community input sought on proposed Community Center
A proposal for the design and future construction of a Community Center for Town of Newstead residents was presented at the Newstead Town Board meeting Monday night. After conversations, Town Board members determined that it is essential to solicit opinions and input from the residents of the Town of Newstead with regards to the planned design and future construction of a Community Center in the community. Thoughts expressed to date indicate the facility would be multi-purpose and multi-generational, including space for a Senior Citizen Center. The lease for the current Center is set to expire in 2030. One way they
Local Sports
Akron Cheerleaders awarded Sportsmanship Award
Akron Central’s competition cheerleading squad completed a busy schedule with honors during the first week of February. They attended the Attica Winter Wonderland Classic on Sunday, February 4 where the team had zero deductions (Hit Zero) for the first time this season and finished 2nd in their division. The stunt group of Madelyn Monkelbaan, Olivia Asmus, Amelia Ewing and Morgan Maggiore took a second place finish in the stunt-off. The team took the mat again on Wednesday, February 7, this time up in Newfane for the Niagara Orleans All League Competition. The squad again Hit Zero and finished 2nd overall
The Bugler
On the Campus
Alizabeth F. Murszewski of Akron, a Culinary student at the Culinary Institute of Niagara County Community College (recently designated as “SUNY Niagara”), was named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2023. Alizabeth is a 2022 graduate of Akron Central School.
Sound Out
Local newspapers important resource
Letter to the Editor I am writing this letter as a caution to our town and village residents, as well as all residents that live in small rural communities all over Western New York. This topic affects everyone that lives in a small town or village community that is lucky enough to still have a local newspaper. I hear almost daily in my office from residents “I didn’t know that was happening” or “How come no one told us about this?” Typically, the response back from me or our employees is “Well it was advertised in the local paper.” You