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Village utility bills delayed customers need to contact Village
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly utility bills have not arrived to Village residents. As the bills are due on May 20th, 2025 please contact the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 for unpaid totals or to request a copy of your bill. Any unpaid Water, Sewer or Refuse totals will be relevied onto Village property taxes after May 20th. The Village apologizes for the inconvenience.
East Avenue resurfacing scheduled this week
The Village of Akron has announced that a contractor for Erie County will begin a temporary resurfacing project on East Avenue tomorrow, May 13, weather depending. It is planned to take three days. Please do not park on the street. Expect delays as this will be a work zone. Please use an alternate route if possible. Thank you.
Five seek three open Board of Education seats
Five candidates are running for three-year terms on the Akron Central School Board of Education. The three-year terms of present Board of Education members Ryan Allen, Heather Cayea and Kristy Pingitore will expire on June 30, 2025. In order of how they will appear on the ballot, the candidates seeking those board seats are Chandra Jagielo, Julie Matusek, Heather Cayea, Connor Borchert, and Kristy Pingitore. Voting on the above three seats will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between Noon and 9:00 p.m. The 2025-2026 District budget will also be voted on at that time. Each candidate submitted a
Newport Christmas in Akron
SCENES FROM NEWPORT CHRISTMAS were filmed in Akron last week. Local businesses and Russell Park reflected the Christmas season as movie magic was made. Dante Marconi (seated), Mary Borden in yellow vest and Christa Marconi (far right), had an opportunity to meet the stars, Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown.
Forrestel and Norton return to Village Board
Trustees Peter Forrestel and John Norton were reelected to their seats in the Village of Akron in the biennial election held on Tuesday, March 18.
Winter Parking ban lifted in Village of Akron
The Village of Akron winter parking ban has been lifted for the remainder of the 2025 season. Due to movie filming in Russell Park this week, parking restrictions will be put in place at different times throughout the next few days by the Akron Police Department. 2025 Hallmark Movie – Newport ChristmasMarch 17th –Small Crew working during dayMarch 18th –Small Art Crew working Russell ParkClinton Street parking on park side closed at 7 pm for Equipment TrucksMarch 19th –Film office / lunch – C Dee Wright CenterCrew Size between 50-70 need parkingWhole crew working from noon – 1 am, filming
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Akron athlete featured on cover of Sports reIllustrated
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of football’s biggest night, beauty brand Dove, the largest provider of self-esteem education globally, and Sports Illustrated®, the leader in sports journalism, have partnered to release the first-ever Sports reIllustrated, a special edition celebrating young female athletes breaking barriers to compete on their own terms.
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Legacy to continue
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Ross, beloved funeral director of Ross Funeral Home of Akron, who served the Akron community with dignity, compassion, and unwavering dedication for over ten years. Michael passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
