New elective proposed at Akron Central
Akron Central School Board of Education members heard a proposal for a new course for students beginning with the Spring semester during their December 20 meeting.
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Akron Central cancels activities after noon Saturday
Due to the predicted severe winter storm, Akron Central School is canceling all activities starting at noon on Saturday, January 13 through Monday, January 15.
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Village of Akron uses ‘Code Red Emergency Alert System’ in preparation for high wind situation
NATIONAL GRID ISSUES STATEMENT The Village of Akron used the recently implemented Code Red Emergency Alert System to get emergency information out to residents to alert them to preparations for high winds expected on Tuesday, January 9. National Grid is tracking a weather system that is expected to bring wind gusts approaching 70 mph across Western New York starting Tuesday morning (01/09/24) and lasting into Wednesday (01/10/24). The Village Code Red alert asks all residents to please plan accordingly. Please call the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 or DPW at (716)542-2680 with any concerns. Thank you.
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Residents reminded to lock their vehicles
Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella has issued a reminder that residents should keep their vehicles locked and personal property secured in light of an increase of unlocked cars being gone through and items of worth stolen.
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Scholastic Bowl Competition set to begin January 4
“What martial arts name means ‘gentle way’?” That is just one example of the quiz-show challenge questions that teased students on the morning announcements at Akron High School as Scholastic Bowl Coach Mr. David Meli was putting his team together for the 2024 Scholastic Bowl. The team participates in two leagues.
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Community is focus of ‘Light up Akron!’
Community is the focus of the annual ‘Light Up Akron!” event set for this Saturday, December 9. The community is coming together to celebrate the holiday season with music, food, opportunities to find that special gift for loved ones and for those you may never meet but who need a little something to bring them cheer, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and Lights. Organizers hope the community will light up their homes, adding to lights already on Main Street and in Russell Park.
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Both Newstead Historical Society museums open for the holidays
Rich-Twinn Octagon House is decorated for an old fashioned 1850’s Victorian Christmas and open for tours. The NHS “Highlights of the Octagon” tours takes place on Sundays, December 3, December 10, and December 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. There reduced fees for youth 11 -17 years old and children 5 and under tour for free.
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Akron Chamber spotlights Board members
The Akron Chamber of Commerce has created a series of “Chamber Board Spotlight” articles which they are sharing with Akron Bugle readers.
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