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Thank You

July 11, 2024July 14, 2024 0 min read

Card of Thanks Thanks to all who made our 50th high school reunion such a memorable weekend. We would like to particularly thank Craig Wilkins (and his wife Sandy) for their work organizing gatherings in conjunction with the graduation ceremony. We would also like to thank the school district and alumni association for the social prior to graduation and the tour of our alma mater on Saturday morning. All events contributed to a wonderful weekend. Betsy Staebell Almeter Cindy Johnson Kenealy Nancy Koeller Murphy

APD takes action to avert tragedy during Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2024July 19, 2024 1 min read

A potentially tragic situation was averted by the Akron Police Department on Thursday when a male driver ignored barricades and passed the APD car anchoring the end of the Akron Fourth of July parade.

All Veterans invited to ride in Fourth of July parade

June 27, 2024July 14, 2024 0 min read

The American Legion Post # 900 & VFW Post # 3180 will lead the Akron Fourth of July Parade and present the Nation’s Colors for all.

Local authorities monitoring Extreme Heat conditions, cooling shelter available

June 17, 2024June 28, 2024 0 min read

The Akron/Newstead Emergency Management team, Village of Akron and Town of Newstead, and local fire companies are monitoring and preparing to assist where needed in the extreme heat conditions expected this week. Noting that Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable, Erie County has a number of resources https://www3.erie.gov/health/health/extreme-heat to help area residents. The Newstead Public Library is open as a cooling shelter during their regular hours: Monday from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed on

Akron Central School District Voters adopt budget

May 21, 2024June 28, 2024 0 min read

Akron Central School Voters approved a $43,926,821 budget for 2024-2025 on Tuesday with 317 yes, 127 no votes. The budget represents a two percent increase in the tax levy, lower than the 5.82 percent allowed under the State Tax Cap calculation. Phillip Kenline and Erik Polkowski 305, were reelected to the Board of Education. Kenline with 271 votes, Polkowski with 305 votes and Charles Roggen with 170 votes. Voters also approved the referendum to purchase two full size buses, 328 yes to 112 no.

APD and other police agencies seeking public help as they investigate series of events

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 0 min read

The Akron Police Department, New York State Police and Erie County Sheriff’s office are investigating a series of events that occurred in the early morning hours on May 4.

Three Akron Middle School Historians compete in National History Day competition

May 2, 2024May 9, 2024 1 min read

Three Akron Central Middle School eighth grade students competed in the 2024 New York State History Day competition held at SUNY Oneonta on April 14, 2024. Evan Iversen and the team of Adelaide Mandell and Hannah Liss, earned the trip to the state competition following their success at the regional event held at the Buffalo History Museum in March. The events are part of the larger National History Day (NHD) program.

Three candidates vying for two seats on Akron Central Board of Education

May 2, 2024July 14, 2024 6 min read

Akron Central Board of Education asks state for slower roll-out of zero-emission buses

April 25, 2024July 19, 2024 3 min read

Encourages public to voice their concerns A new New York State law was passed in the 2022-23 state budget requiring all public schools to begin purchasing only Zero-Emission School Buses in 2027.

Limerick Corner April 2024

April 25, 2024May 3, 2024 1 min read

Happy Spring! The Friends of Limerick are back and pleased to announce that our first event for 2024 is less than a month away! We have decided to have a vendor and craft show so we can keep the schoolhouse set up for visitors. At our “Spring into Summer” event to be held on May 18th from 9am – 3pm, we will have several vendors set up and have a basket Raffle to help with fundraising for the upcoming renovations and restoration efforts we have planned for this year. But don’t worry, we will have a large rummage sale towards