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Christmas in July concert includes opportunity to win prizes

July 25, 2024August 1, 2024 2 min read

Akron Community Band will present its annual Christmas in July concert in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of selections. A variety of Christmas Season music selections are on the program, including: “Santa meets Big Bands,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Polar Express,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” This is the fifth of eight scheduled concerts in their 101st season. Prizes All are invited to find your Christmas decorations and to make a plan to decorate your

Akron Lions install officers

July 25, 2024August 30, 2024 1 min read

The Akron Lions Club installed their Officers and Board of Directors for 2024-2025 at a dinner held at Akron Acres on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Officers include: President – Jeffrey Bono-Queeno, President Emeritus – Peter Forrestel, 1 st Vice President – Adam Burg, 2 nd Vice President – Bill McGorray, 3 rd Vice President – David Webster, Secretary – Mark Fogal, Treasurer – John Diggs, Director, 1 Year – Erin O’Brien, Director, 1 Year – Chris Whitmarsh, Director 2 Years – Andy Kelkenberg, Director, 2 Years – Ely Winnie, Lion Tamer – Ely Winnie, Membership – Mike Middaugh, Board Member

Village of Akron issues water color alert

July 19, 2024July 21, 2024 0 min read

The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored.

Polkowski re-elected Akron Central School Board president

July 18, 2024August 1, 2024 10 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, July 9. Board members Erik Polkowski and Philip Kenline, elected during the annual meeting in May were sworn in and the board held an election of officers.

Akron Lady Lions Club installs officers

July 18, 2024July 21, 2024 0 min read

NEW OFFICERS – The Akron Lady Lions Club recently installed the following officers for the upcoming year: Paula Jendrowski-President, Jaime Brad-Secretary, and Jayne Perry-Treasurer. The branch club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from September through June and is committed to the Lions Club pillars of service: vision, hunger, diabetes, cancer and the environment. If you are interested in joining, or for more information, email them at ladylions14001@gmail.com.

Senior Center to host Steel Drum concert

July 18, 2024July 21, 2024 6 min read

Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY is planning a concert in Russell Park on July 20. Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra will play from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on July 20. This concert is sponsored by Independent Health. The Akron Newstead Seniors will sell Hot dogs, cookies, brownies, and beverages.

Akron Lioness Pies in the Park set for Friday, July 19

July 18, 2024July 21, 2024 1 min read

The Akron Lioness Organization invites you to attend their annual fundraiser “Pies in the Park” scheduled for Friday, July 19 in the Russell Park Shelter during the Community Band Concert.

Akron-Newstead Garden Walk Set for July 20

July 18, 2024July 21, 2024 1 min read

The Akron-Newstead Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features 11 private gardens and two public gardens, offering visitors a chance to explore the beauty and history of Akron and Newstead, New York.

Ultimate Fairgoer nominations accepted

July 11, 2024July 14, 2024 2 min read

Are you or someone you know deserving of the title of the greatest “Fair Fan” in Western New York? The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for someone to be named the 2024 Ultimate Fairgoer!

Newstead adopts moratorium on Battery Storage Facilities and Wind Energy systems

July 11, 2024July 14, 2024 3 min read

New interest in the placement of standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and increased interest in the construction and installation of Solar systems with battery storage and significant technological advances in wind energy conversion systems led the Newstead Town Board to adopt a moratorium on those facilities during their meeting Monday night, July 8.