Snowfall adds to Holiday decor
The Village of Akron decorations in the Main Street business district received an added touch on Saturday night with a gentle snowfall.
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Field Hockey team raises awareness of Prostate Cancer Research
As the Akron Varsity Field Hockey team takes to post-season competition on the field today, they will honor the men in their lives and raise awareness about an important cause: Prostate Cancer Research.
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Chamber and Sanctuary offer spooky fun this weekend
Akron Chamber of Commerce and White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary have teamed up to offer some spooky fun this weekend.
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Skyline Park to receive new playground equipment
New playground equipment will be installed in Skyline Park following action by the Newstead Town Board Monday night.
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New Tiger Athletic Logo chosen following final voting round
Akron Central School has a new athletic logo. Following an open opportunity to submit ideas for a new athletic logo and three rounds of voting to narrow the selections, Akron Central is proud to have a new logo to represent the Akron Tigers. Voting wrapped up on Friday, October 11, 2024, following the school’s Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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