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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.

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