News Archives - Page 18 of 59

Village of Akron prepares for predicted storm

January 12, 2024January 14, 2024 1 min read

The Village of Akron issued a Code Red Alert Friday afternoon in advance of the predicted winter storm expected this weekend. Any Village of Akron residents who experience interruptions in their utility services should call the DPW at 716-542-2680. In the case of a village-wide emergency, information will be relayed to Village of Akron residents through the Code Red Alert. To set up an account and receive alerts sent out by the Village, text Akronalerts to 24639. You can also set up an account at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/villageofakron. OnSolve CodeRED is a cloud-based software solution that has been used by government agencies

New elective proposed at Akron Central

January 11, 2024January 18, 2024 4 min read

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.

Akron Central cancels activities after noon Saturday

January 9, 2024January 18, 2024 0 min read

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.

Village of Akron uses ‘Code Red Emergency Alert System’ in preparation for high wind situation

January 8, 2024January 12, 2024 2 min read

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.

Residents reminded to lock their vehicles

January 8, 2024January 26, 2024 0 min read

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.

January 3 issue

January 4, 2024March 9, 2024 0 min read

Scholastic Bowl Competition set to begin January 4

January 4, 2024January 24, 2024 2 min read

“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.

Akron Bugle January 4, 2024

January 4, 2024March 9, 2024 0 min read

Community is focus of ‘Light up Akron!’

December 7, 2023December 8, 2023 5 min read

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.

Both Newstead Historical Society museums open for the holidays

November 30, 2023January 5, 2024 2 min read

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.