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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Sheriff’s Office blotter includes unwelcome guest
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from October 6, 2024 to October 12, 2024. 10/06/24 Patrol responded to Akron Falls Park for a report suspicious people in the area. Nothing appeared out of order. The Fire Department responded to Main Rd for a smoke detector activation. 10/07/24 First Aid responded to Westgate Ave. First Aid responded to Newton Ave. First Aid responded to Main Rd. First Aid responded to Dover Downs St. Patrol responded to a one car motor vehicle accident on Rapids Rd. Minor injuries
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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.
Read moreAkron Lionesses donate Books to Akron Central School 2024 Kindergarten Class
The Akron Lioness Club donated 100 copies of I Spy Letters by Jean Marzollo, to the 2024 Akron Central School Kindergarten Class, on their first day of school. Children can search classic photos from the bestselling I Spy series to help them learn the alphabet. Simple picture clues and rhyming riddles guide the young readers through interactive, fun-filled spreads. Many thanks to Lionesses Pat Pearce, Carole Borchert, and Akron Central School Kindergarten teacher Emily Drum for their help in organizing the donation of books for Kindergarteners.
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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.
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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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