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Westshore Market brings local vendors to Russell Park each week

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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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Yes, there is an Akron Community Band concert tonight, July 17

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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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Akron Lioness Pies in the Park set for Friday, July 10

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The 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 waterline break repaired

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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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Gerstung receives Crystal Tiger Award

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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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Commemorative 250 Coins offered at Museum tour

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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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Food, Music, and Fireworks on tap July 3 Activities and Parades on July 4

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Akron Community Band will present their Friday night concert in Veterans Park, Buell Street, Akron beginning at 7 p.m. on July 3.  They will share several patriotic pieces prior to the Akron Celebration Committee Fireworks.  Food Vendors will serve a variety of items in Veterans Park from 5 to 9 p.m.   Fireworks begin after dusk. All are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. “America 250” “America 250” is the theme for this year’s Akron Celebration Committee Fourth of July Kiddie and Gala parade. Businesses, organizations and youth groups are invited to participate in the gala parade.  Businesses can

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Newstead Town Board amends Solar Law and adopts Cell Phone Policy at their June 22 meeting

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By Annie Santor Newstead Town Board members approved the resolution to Adopt Local Law #2 amending Solar Law during their meeting Monday night. Per the resolution, this Solar Energy Local Law is adopted to advance and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Newstead and its residents by creating regulations for the installation and use of solar energy generating systems and equipment with these objectives. To take advantage of a safe, abundant, renewable, and nonpolluting energy source, to decrease the cost of electricity to the owners of residential and commercial properties including single-family houses, to increase

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