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ACS Field Hockey posts win over Barker

September 5, 2024September 26, 2024 0 min read

Akron Central’s varsity field hockey team clinched their first league win against the Barker Bulldogs with a final score of 3-0 on Saturday. Morgan Tomporowski got the ball rolling in the first quarter scoring at 9:03 with an assist from Mackenzie Tomporowski. Then, in the second quarter, Julia Klodzinski added to the score netting two goals – the first assisted by Morgan Tomporowski. The team goalkeeper Marissa Brege not only achieved a shutout but also recorded six saves, facing a penalty corner and one shot on goal.

RETROPHONICS To help close out 2024 Chamber Cruise Nights

August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 1 min read

RETROPHONICS will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, as the Akron Chamber of Commerce holds its last Cruise Night of the 2024 season on Main Street in Akron. The theme for this concluding cruises is “Street, Strip, Willy’s Night” sponsored by Whiting Door.

Akron Central continues to have single point of entry

August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 2 min read

Akron Central School will maintain its single point of entry to the building for the new school year beginning September 5, 2024, the opening day of school for 2024-25.

Akron Lodge continues tradition dating back to August of 1862

August 22, 2024August 30, 2024 3 min read

Members of the Akron Lodge hope a number of area men will accept an invitation extended since 1862 and come to learn more about the Akron Masonic Lodge. The Lodge is hosting a “meet the Masons Night” on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, 63 John Street, Akron, New York.

Rotary Club congratulates scholarship winners

August 22, 2024July 2, 2025 2 min read

Each year the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead welcomes the recipients of the scholarships presented by the Club to Akron Central School graduating seniors. The Club welcomed those scholarship recipients last week. President Jeannine Morlacci (left) and Scholarship Chair Ron Konieczny, as well as Rotary members congratulated the students.

Grandpa’s Country Store enjoying Akron welcome

August 22, 2024August 30, 2024 1 min read

Grandpa’s Country Store LLC opened in the Historic Building on Main Street known by some as Sherwood’s Hardware, others by Bag and Barrell, various other businesses, and most recently Main Street Salon.

Village of Akron approves contract as water tank project moves forward

August 22, 2024August 30, 2024 1 min read

Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions for work related to a project at the Village Water tank on Crittenden Road during their meeting Monday night, Village Board members took another step to move the project forward.

White Whiskers Open House introduces many to new facility

August 15, 2024August 22, 2024 3 min read

White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary was open to the public last weekend, displaying the work already completed to make the facility on Lewis Road a haven for older dogs without a home.

School Bell on display at Limerick School

August 15, 2024October 25, 2024 2 min read

When the one-room schoolhouses in the Town of Newstead were centralized and closed, some items from the schools were sold at auction. Fortunately, many local residents bought some cherished items and handed them down to family members.

Final Akron Community Band Summer 2024 concert set for Friday

August 15, 2024August 21, 2024 1 min read

One concert remains in the 101st summer season of the Akron Community Band. This Friday, August 16 they will play in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. featuring Summer Block Party music from such groups as Queen, Bruno Mars, the Foo Fighters, The White Stripes and ColdPlay, as well as some traditional favorites.