Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Hometown Heroes banners were dedicated on Friday, September 16 with sponsoring families received a plaque with an image of their poster. Akron Chamber of Commerce and Village of Akron officials were present.
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Akron DPW has been installing Hometown Heroes banners in the village. The banners will be dedicated on Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m., according to Kristy Pingitore who chairs the program. All are welcome to the dedication which will take place in Russell Park. The banners will stay in place from installation this Fall throughout 2023, according to Pinigtore. Hometown Hero banners dedication planned Friday Hometown Heroes banners will be dedicated on Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m., according to Kristy Pingitore who chairs the program. All are welcome to the dedication which will take place in Russell Park. The
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Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella is urging Akron residents to lock their vehicles. Lauricella reports that vehicles are being gone through in the overnight hours in the Village of Akron and surrounding communities.
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The West Shore Farmers Market continues to offer locally sourced produce and other items for three more Sundays in 2022, September 11, September 18, and September 25. The market, which began in 2021 at the corner of Cedar & Eckerson. is now located in Russell Park from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. Vendors lined up for the month of September will offer produce, baked goods, home decor, clothing and a variety of hand-crafted items. Some vendors you can expect to find include Human Farms, Sugarmama’s Bakeshop, Lighthammer Forge, Pain in the Craft, Drip Trip Designs, Rustic Gold, Kowalski
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The Town of Newstead Bi-Centennial Committee continues to work on plans for the 2023 observance. Although 2023 seems a long way off, it takes many months to plan a huge celebration. The bicentennial committee has tentative plans for a scavenger hunt, children’s activities, garden walk, cruise night/taste of Akron, Native American day, and many varied activities. They welcome your participation in this planning.
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Akron-Newstead Community Education has announced its year-long offerings which include use of the ACS Fitness Center and Hall Walking. The programs run from September 6, 2022 through June 16, 2023.
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Akron Central School will maintain its single point of entry to the building for the new school year beginning September 6, 2022, the opening day of school for 2022-23. The Board of Education and the Safety Committee have implemented a system for visitors to the District between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. School Security Officers (SSO) will continue to facilitate the program.
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Akron Youth Football and Cheer is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through the end of September to raise funds for new helmets, equipment and uniforms.
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This afternoon, Akron Central School Superintendent of Schools, Patrick McCabe released information and links to information relative to the New York Department of Health and New York State Education Department updated the COVID-19 Guidance for Schools based on the CDC’s most recent operational guidance for schools, as released August 22.
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Due to an unforeseen weather-related internet outage, tonight’s Akron Central Board of Education Meeting will not be live streamed. The meeting will be posted as soon as possible to the Akron CSD YouTube Channel. The District apologizes for this inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.
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