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Akron-Newstead Garden Walk to Benefit Senior Dog Sanctuary

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One of Akron’s summer traditions will help senior dogs in need. The Akron-Newstead Garden Walk takes place on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 11 private gardens and two public spaces across the village and surrounding area. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a free, self-guided tour showcasing the beauty, creativity and community spirit of local gardeners. Highlights include the Akron Falls Rock Garden, nestled within Akron Falls Park, and the historic Rich-Twinn Octagon House, surrounded by lush, 19th-century-inspired plantings. New this year, the event will raise funds for White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary, a

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LADY LIONS INSTALL NEW MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

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LADY LIONS INSTALL NEW MEMBERS AND OFFICERS – The Akron Lady Lions Club recently held their Installation Dinner, installing new members: Catherine Shannon, Rachel Jendrowski, Melanie Holtz, Tammy Holtz, Donna Henning, Bridget Gillman, and Sue Kelkenberg.  Also installed were 2025-2026 officers:Jessi Ferry President, Marlene Stone President elect, Jennifer Whitmarsh Secretary, and Jayne Perry Treasurer.

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Students named to Dean’s List

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On the Campus Purchase College announced that more than 1,300 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. For BA and BS programs, a semester GPA of 3.50 is required. For BFA and MusB programs, a semester GPA of 3.75 is required. Grace Leonard of Alden (14004) About Purchase College, SUNY Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor

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Christopher Leon Cummings

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It is with profound sadness, yet immense gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the passing of Christopher Leon Cummings on July 4, 2025, a dedicated and loving man whose sense of humor and intelligence touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Chris led an extraordinary life characterized by service and commitment. A highly respected member of the law enforcement community, he began his 29 year career with the New York State Police on March 17, 1984, going on to serve as a Major and retiring with 29 years of service in 2013, with his last assignment

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Classic Broadway featured

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Akron Community Band will feature Classic Broadway on July 11 as they present their third of eight concerts in the Russell Park gazebo, Main Street, Akron. The concert begins at 8 p.m. under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of “band favorite’ selections. All are invited to come enjoy a summer evening in Russell Park, which now has an upgraded, more easily accessible amphitheater.  There will be refreshments for sale in the refreshment stand. Upcoming concerts Concerts, sponsored by the Village of Akron, Town of Newstead, and County of Erie begin at 8 p.m. in

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NRD Splashes into Summer!

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Summer 2025 Programs & Activities The Town of Newstead Recreation Department offers the following programs for Summer ‘25… AM Fitness & Fun, AM REC/PM REC, After Hours Swim, Field Trip Fridays & Special Events.  Highlights for the six weeks of the NRD Summer Recreation Season include the following…

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Classifieds July 10

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ADVERTISING PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED WITH THE AKRON BUGLE AND IT WILL RUN IN THE ALDEN ADVERTISER AT NO ADDITIONAL COST – $6.50 for up to 15 words, ten cents each additional word. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 3 Million Readers for only $455 – Your 25 word classified ad will run in the New York State Classified Advertising Network (nyscan) ninety percent of 222 paid weekly newspapers statewide. You can also advertise your classified in specific regions Western ($125), Central ($175) and

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