Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Superintendent of Highways, Michael Bassanello was recognized for his outstanding commitment to training and education following 15 years of dedicated attendance at the Annual School for Highway Superintendents (Highway School) held at Ithaca College last month.
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Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, July 5. New Board members Joe Cena and Stephanie Coffta, elected during the annual meeting in May were sworn in, and the board held an election of officers. Erik Polkowski was elected as President and Philip Kenline was elected Vice-President.
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Superintendent of Highways, Michael Bassanello was recognized for his outstanding commitment to training and education following 15 years of dedicated attendance at the Annual School for Highway Superintendents (Highway School) held at Ithaca College last month.
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Closing ceremonies for the Town of Newstead Bicentennial, including a look at the time capsule, are planned at 7 p.m. this Friday night, July 7, in the Russell Park Gazebo followed by the Akron Community Band’s (ACB) third concert in their 100th season at 8 p.m.
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The West Shore Market returns to Russell Park on Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week National Sugar Cookie Day is being observed with Cookie Decorating in addition to the many vendors offering locally grown, produced, and crafted items.
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Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia wants everyone to have a great Fourth of July weekend and to stay safe. New York changed the laws about fireworks, but some items are still prohibited and are all dangerous.
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Fourth of July in Akron this year will feature celebrating the Town of Newstead’s Bicentennial with an entire week of activities along with the Akron Celebration Committee’s annual events. Highlights of the activities scheduled, include fireworks at dusk at Veterans Park, Buell Street on July 3. July 4th kicks off with a Power Wheels race beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by the popular Soapbox Derby at 11:00 a.m. Register is day of the race in Russell Park. Lineup for the Kiddie parade is at Main and Hart Streets at 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Teddy Bear Picnic” and begins at
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The West Shore Market will move to Veterans Park on Sunday, July 2 to be part of the tractor show exhibit in the Newstead Bicentennial Celebration. The Tractor show starts at 10, Market vendors will be there 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., some later. The market will return to Russell Park on Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The West Shore Market is hosted by the Akron Chamber of Commerce and occurs on Sundays from June through September. The market is always looking for new vendors to add to its local offerings. If interested, prospective vendors
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A Memorial Ride with the Patriot Guard, Newstead Fire Company, friends, and family will honor David Larry Cummings, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2023. The ride begins at the Ross Funeral Home on Eckerson Avenue at 11:45 a.m. this Saturday, July 1 and will travel through the Village of Akron before ending at the Newstead Fire Hall, where there will be a reception.
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