Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The Village of Akron has announced that due to an unauthorized test flush performed by contractors at the Akron Central School sports stadium project site, an excessive amount of water was used in a short period of time this afternoon. This event could cause temporarily discolored water in areas of the Village but is expected to pass soon. As always, the village appreciates your patience.
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The Village of Akron has issued the following statement relative to the planned village wide electrical outage in September. Attention: CANCELLATION of Planned Electric Outage The New York Power Authority has officially postponed the planned electrical outage that was scheduled for September 12-13 and September 19-20 due to conflicts with National Grid. New Dates will be submitted for Village approval, possibly Spring/Fall of 2027.
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Work on eleven Village of Akron streets is set to begin today, August 20. Westgate Ave, Shepard Ave, Sunset Blvd, Sunrise Blvd, Sylvan Pkwy, and Crescent Dr. will be micro-milled between August 20 and August 24, 2026 with paving set to begin on August 31, 2026. Stoneridge Ln, Flint St, Upper John St, Monroe St, and Colony Pl. are only scheduled for micro-paving. Village Board members approved the purchase from Suit-Kote in an amount not to exceed $208,497.00 for the micro surfacing portion of the project at their meeting Monday night. Board members authorized the appointment of Martin Schuman to
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By Anne Santor The Westshore Farmers Market brings a variety of local vendors and items to Russell Park every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. alongside Cruise Night. The West Shore Farmers Market began in 2021 on Eckerson Ave. in the area where the West Shore railroad formerly ran and was held every Sunday. The location of the market on Eckerson did not bring in enough customers to retain vendors so the decision was made to move to Russell Park and continue on Sundays. The change did not adequately increase the customer base, so the Market moved to Thursday
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Akron Community Band will present their Friday night concert in Russell Park beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, July 17. There are pies, brownies, hot dogs, and popcorn available in the refreshment stand. The concert includes a number of Children’s favorites including Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, Superman, Guardians, The Teddy Bears picnic and more. Next Friday, July 24 is the annual Christmas in July concert and decoration contest. Those attending that concert may enter by decorating their space for Christmas by 6:30 p.m. Prizes, include a basket from Martin’s Mercantile, awarded at intermission. Sponsored by the Town of Newstead
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In an overabundance of caution for Akron-Newstead Chamber of Commerce members and the public, the Chamber has canceled the Car Show and the West Shore Farmers Market for tonight, July 16. This decision did not come easily and reflects the unhealthy air quality.
Read moreThe Akron Lioness Organization invites you to attend their annual fundraiser “Pies in the Park” scheduled for Friday, July 10 in the Russell Park Shelter for the Community Band Concert. Lionesses will offer delicious homemade pies and desserts, as well as coffee and water for your enjoyment beginning at 7 p.m. Pies are sold by the slice or whole. “Plan on purchasing a slice of pie to enjoy during the band concert and take a whole pie home for your weekend family gathering!” organizers invite. “Lionesses kindly solicit the support of the Akron/Newstead Community for this fundraiser. Pies in the
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Village of Akron reports that the leak in Erie County Akron Falls Park has been repaired. All paused water services have been resumed. Discolored water is to be expected as pressure is restored to the distribution system. They thank everyone for their patience. The Village of Akron water department repaired a large water leak within the Erie County Akron Falls Park which occurred earlier in the day.
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Bejamin Gerstung received The Crystal Tiger Award during the 2026 Graduation Ceremonies at Akron Central on Friday night. The award is presented to a graduating Akron Central School senior who, in the estimation of peers, faculty and administration, consistently exhibits the values of Akron High School. Such values include integrity, respect, compassion and service to others. Additionally, the Crystal Tiger Award recipient demonstrates intellectual competence, realizing academic potential through hard work and persistence. The honor, considered the highest recognition of character for a member of the graduating class, remains a secret until the graduation ceremony. The recipient receives a $2,000
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The Newstead Historical Society is giving Commemorative Coins to the first 100 people to take a tour of their museums on the Fourth of July. They invite everyone in the community to join them for any or all of their activities this weekend. A Gold Commemorative Coins will be given out at the Knight-Sutton Museum, 123 Main St. open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Fourth of July and the Silver coin is available at the Rich-Twinn Octagon House, 145 Main St. open from 2 to 4 p.m. The Rich-Twinn Octagon House will host Heritage Days on their
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