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Bicentennial celebration comes to close

July 13, 2023August 13, 2023 2 min read

Town of Newstead Supervisor and Chair of the Newstead Bicentennial Planning Committee welcomed all to the closing ceremony on Friday night. “Good evening everyone and welcome to the closing ceremony for the Town of Newstead’s 200th birthday! It has been a long week, but we had a lot of fun!” she said. “Thank you once again to all the Bicentennial Planning Committee members! A few other community members that really went above and beyond the call of duty this week were Dave Stutz, Jacob Halleck, and Jonathan, who spent hours in the heat and humidity parking and unparking cars for

Newstead Historical Society thanks everyone who participated in their events

July 13, 2023July 16, 2023 1 min read

The Newstead Historical Society enjoyed another successful 4th of July fundraiser. We would like to thank everyone who baked a pie or bought a pie. Both were very much appreciated. The winner of our beautiful Amish made quilt was Anita Ballow. The second place winner was Dave Meegan and third place went to Patty Keppler. Congratulations to all our winners!

Highway Superintendent receives award

July 13, 2023July 16, 2023 1 min read

Superintendent of Highways, Michael Bassanello was recognized for his outstanding commitment to training and education following 15 years of dedicated attendance at the Annual School for Highway Superintendents (Highway School) held at Ithaca College last month.

Polkowski elected Akron Central School Board president

July 13, 2023August 4, 2023 10 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, July 5. New Board members Joe Cena and Stephanie Coffta, elected during the annual meeting in May were sworn in, and the board held an election of officers. Erik Polkowski was elected as President and Philip Kenline was elected Vice-President.

Free and reduced lunch policies in place for 2023-24

July 13, 2023August 13, 2023 9 min read

Highway Superintendent receives award

July 13, 2023August 13, 2023 1 min read

Bicentennial Closing Ceremony followed by Akron Community Band concert on July 7

July 6, 2023July 16, 2023 2 min read

Closing ceremonies for the Town of Newstead Bicentennial, including a look at the time capsule, are planned at 7 p.m. this Friday night, July 7, in the Russell Park Gazebo followed by the Akron Community Band’s (ACB) third concert in their 100th season at 8 p.m.

West Shore Market celebrates cookies

July 3, 2023July 16, 2023 0 min read

The West Shore Market returns to Russell Park on Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week National Sugar Cookie Day is being observed with Cookie Decorating in addition to the many vendors offering locally grown, produced, and crafted items.

Sheriff reminds public that some fireworks are still illegal

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 0 min read

Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia wants everyone to have a great Fourth of July weekend and to stay safe. New York changed the laws about fireworks, but some items are still prohibited and are all dangerous.

4th of July Celebration schedule set

June 29, 2023June 30, 2023 1 min read

Fourth of July in Akron this year will feature celebrating the Town of Newstead’s Bicentennial with an entire week of activities along with the Akron Celebration Committee’s annual events. Highlights of the activities scheduled, include fireworks at dusk at Veterans Park, Buell Street on July 3. July 4th kicks off with a Power Wheels race beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by the popular Soapbox Derby at 11:00 a.m. Register is day of the race in Russell Park. Lineup for the Kiddie parade is at Main and Hart Streets at 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Teddy Bear Picnic” and begins at