Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
After winning gold at the USA Roller Sports 2022 Northeast Regionals near Boston MA, ten-year-old Hannah Witkowski skated her way to three medals at the USA Roller Sports 2022 National Championships in Lincoln NE last week.
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Governor Kathy Hochul and Town of Newstead Supervisor David L. Cummings were among state and local officials who celebrated the commissioning of Western New York’s newest large-scale electric transmission line, Empire State Line on Monday morning. Governor Hochul spoke on the importance of clean energy. The new 20-mile 345 kilovolt line runs through the Town of Newstead and connects the new Dysinger switchyard in Royalton, NY with the new East Stolle switchyard in Elma, NY. In addition to providing access to existing renewable resources, the new transmission line advances New York’s clean energy goals by supporting the integration of future
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Many gathered in the Village of Akron over the holiday weekend to enjoy the Fourth of July entertainment, activities, and parade organized by the 2022 Akron Celebration Committee 2022.
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The Akron Celebration Committee 2022 Fourth of July Celebration lit up the skies Sunday night as hundreds gathered to enjoy the fireworks. A full schedule of events is planned as the Celebration continues on the Fourth.
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The Akron Celebration Committee 2022 Fourth of July Celebration begins with a Patriotic Concert presented by the Akron Community Band in Russell Park beginning at 8:00 p.m. on July 1.
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With caution tape still in place and the Village of Akron putting the finishing touches on the new splash pad in Russell Park, a group of children checked out the new feature as a way to cool off as the heat rose on Thursday.
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Akron Community Band (ACB) will present their first concert of the 2022 season in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. this Friday, June 17 under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus. There is no concert on Friday June 24 as Akron Central’s Class of 2022 celebrates their graduation. Concerts continue on Friday, July 1 and each Friday night through August 12.
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Akron Celebration Committee has announced parade themes for the 2022 Akron Fourth of July Celebration.
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The Village of Akron has issued a statement to Akron Village water customers: “it was brought to our attention yesterday that there was some unapproved hydrant usage in the Skyline Drive area yesterday which caused some discolored water issues. The village is working with the parties responsible to make sure that it does not happen again. Any ongoing issues can be reported directly to the water plant at (585)547-9410.”
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Akron Central School notified families and staff Tuesday afternoon that the school administration and trained counselors are currently working with the Akron Police Department to investigate an allegation that a middle school student made a threat of violence toward the school The notification stated that information gathered during this investigation indicates that there is no immediate threat of harm to the school community and Akron students are safe. “We intend to dismiss school at the normal time today and will continue to have additional police presence as a precautionary measure. Parents who wish to pick their children up may do
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