Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The West Shore Market is getting ready to kick off for its third season on June 4th. The West Shore Market is a local farmer’s and craft market, hosted by the Akron Chamber of Commerce. The market meets on Sundays in Russell Park from 9:00 to 1:00 from June 4th until September 24th.
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Newstead Historical Society looking forward to welcoming back Erie County Historian Doug Kohler as he talks about, “The Top 10 Events in Erie County History”, tonight, May11. He will attempt to unravel truths from the distant past of the Holland Land Company to the triumph and tragedy of the Pan-American Exposition and so much more. All are invited to come see what other events make up the top ten list. “Doug is an interesting speaker and you are sure to learn and be entertained by his presentation,” a NHS spokesperson said. “Debate is always welcome. The program is at 7
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Town of Newstead Historian, Beverly Summe is putting together a picture board of “Families of Newstead” for the Bicentennial, to be on display at the Cultural Center.
Read moreThe Erie County Fair is where competition lives! Spirited competition among peers is at the heart of the fair experience. Who has the best photograph? Best jam? Biggest stalk of corn? How about the best quilt, floral display, woodcarving, and more.
Read moreThe Knight-Sutton will open their newest exhibit, “Newstead 200 Years” on Sunday, May 7. It is a special exhibit honoring the Town of Newstead’s Bicentennial.
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The Akron Lioness Organization is sponsoring two Town of Newstead Bicentennial Celebration contests. A facial hair judging and an 1800’s garment judging will take place in the Russell Park Gazebo, Akron, NY at 3 p.m. on July 4th. Participants entering the facial hair contest must come, clean shaven to M.R. Middaugh’s Barber Shop at 71 Main Street, Akron, to obtain a grower’s permit which is available now. Categories are Best Beard, Best Moustache, and Best Sideburns. The 1800’s vintage clothing apparel contest categories are Best Women’s Costume, Best Men’s Costume, and Best Children’s Costume. Prizes will be awarded. Grower’s permit
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Dawn Izydorczak was sworn in as Town of Newstead Supervisor on April 10. She resigned as Town Clerk and was appointed by the Newstead Town Board to fill the remainder of former Supervisor David L. Cummings’ term, who resigned because of health reasons at a previous meeting. Jennifer DiChristina was sworn in as Town Clerk, to fill the unexpired term of Izydorczak.
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Newly elected Village of Akron Mayor Brian T. Perry and Trustee Darin S. Schultz, as well as reelected Trustee Michael R. Middaugh took their oath of office on April 3.
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Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 50-year-old Mark S. Printup of Town of Cambria was arraigned this morning, March 22, 2023 before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi on an indictment charging him with one count of Vehicular Assault in the First Degree (Class “D” felony) and one count of Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree (Class “E” felony). It is alleged that on August 13, 2022, at approximately 10:42 p.m., the defendant was under the influence of alcohol when he drove his vehicle through a stop sign at Utley Road and Hunts Corners Road in the Town of
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