Recent News
Akron Central High School continues Homecoming tradition of collecting PB&J
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DONATIONS SOUGHT – Akron Central High School Student Council members (l-r) Secretary Peter Sokolofsky, Treasurer Tiana Kabingira Kipendo, Vice President Anthony Consiglio, President Ava Fox, and Member-at-Large Ella Liss, remind parents and students to stock up on peanut butter and jelly for donation to the annual Homecoming Food Drive to benefit the Akron-Newstead Food Pantry.
RETROPHONICS To help close out 2024 Chamber Cruise Nights
RETROPHONICS will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, as the Akron Chamber of Commerce holds its last Cruise Night of the 2024 season on Main Street in Akron. The theme for this concluding cruises is “Street, Strip, Willy’s Night” sponsored by Whiting Door.
Akron Central continues to have single point of entry
Akron Central School will maintain its single point of entry to the building for the new school year beginning September 5, 2024, the opening day of school for 2024-25.
Akron Lodge continues tradition dating back to August of 1862
Members of the Akron Lodge hope a number of area men will accept an invitation extended since 1862 and come to learn more about the Akron Masonic Lodge. The Lodge is hosting a “meet the Masons Night” on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, 63 John Street, Akron, New York.
White Whiskers Open House introduces many to new facility
White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary was open to the public last weekend, displaying the work already completed to make the facility on Lewis Road a haven for older dogs without a home.
School Bell on display at Limerick School
When the one-room schoolhouses in the Town of Newstead were centralized and closed, some items from the schools were sold at auction. Fortunately, many local residents bought some cherished items and handed them down to family members.
Local Sports
ACS Field Hockey posts win over Barker
Akron Central’s varsity field hockey team clinched their first league win against the Barker Bulldogs with a final score of 3-0 on Saturday. Morgan Tomporowski got the ball rolling in the first quarter scoring at 9:03 with an assist from Mackenzie Tomporowski. Then, in the second quarter, Julia Klodzinski added to the score netting two goals – the first assisted by Morgan Tomporowski. The team goalkeeper Marissa Brege not only achieved a shutout but also recorded six saves, facing a penalty corner and one shot on goal.
The Bugler
Ultimate Fairgoer nominations accepted
Are you or someone you know deserving of the title of the greatest “Fair Fan” in Western New York? The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for someone to be named the 2024 Ultimate Fairgoer!
Sound Out
Eagle Scout projects needed
To the Editor of the Akron Bugle, I’m writing about a problem many Boy Scouts face: finding an Eagle Scout project. To move on from the Life rank and become an Eagle Scout, a Scout must do a big service project to help the community. But finding these projects can be hard. It would really help simplify the process if people who have service projects in mind could talk to local Boy Scout troop leaders. They can work together to make these projects Eagle Scout projects. This way, Scouts can complete their requirements and the community benefits too. Eagle Scout