Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Grandpa’s Country Store LLC opened in the Historic Building on Main Street known by some as Sherwood’s Hardware, others by Bag and Barrell, various other businesses, and most recently Main Street Salon.
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Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions for work related to a project at the Village Water tank on Crittenden Road during their meeting Monday night, Village Board members took another step to move the project forward.
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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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When the one-room schoolhouses in the Town of Newstead were centralized and closed, some items from the schools were sold at auction. Fortunately, many local residents bought some cherished items and handed them down to family members.
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One concert remains in the 101st summer season of the Akron Community Band. This Friday, August 16 they will play in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. featuring Summer Block Party music from such groups as Queen, Bruno Mars, the Foo Fighters, The White Stripes and ColdPlay, as well as some traditional favorites.
Read moreVillage of Akron residents from the area near a proposed manufactured home development in Clarence Center and Hake Road area filled the Village Hall Board meeting room twice in the last week with concerns regarding that project.
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The Village of Akron issued an Alert at 6:28 a.m. notifying residents that a portion of Bloomingdale Avenue between John Street and Wesley Drive will have lane restrictions for an estimated time frame of August 5th through September 4th for the purpose of milling and overlay work per the Erie County Highway Department.
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NEWSTEAD RECREATION DEPARTMENT Staff Members and Swim Instructors Olivia Novak and Canyon Sundown pose for photo opp with youth participants during Swim Lessons.
Read moreNewstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, NY will host Fun Olympic themed games for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m.
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A number of Christmas scenes dotted Russell Park last Friday night as the Akron Community Band presented its annual Christmas in July concert and Christmas display competition.
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