Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
“What are the only two mammals known to lay eggs?” Scholastic Bowl coach, Mr. David Meli, was at it again – quizzing the Akron High School student body during the daily announcements looking for students who are packed full of knowledge and trivia in pop culture, history, literature, sports and more.
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Newstead Town Board members made appointments, set policies, and adopted a meeting calendar during their 2025 organizational meeting on December 30.
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OFFICERS INSTALLED – Newstead Historical Society recently installed their officers for 2025: Seated: Linda Capan, Kate Stapleton Parzych Standing L-R: Pat Rodrigues, Carolyn Finger, Harold Finger, Adam Burg, Kevin Scherf, Betty Tanski, Jannette Potera, Pat Pearce, Sharon Koszuta
Read moreA proposed contract renewal with Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Survey & Landscape Architecture, PC for engineering services for 2025, subject to the terms set forth in the resolution and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the agreements.
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SILVER AND GOLD FOR LUCAS -family, friends and many from the community came out to surprise and support Lucas Lowe and his on going battle with cancer On Monday December 23. Around 125 people met at the fire hall to proceed down Brooklyn Street by candlelight to spread the holiday spirt by singing Christmas carols to Lucas and his family. As Lucas listened from the front porch, the sounds of season rang out. Many thanks to all who participated and their continued love and support to him and his fight.
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The Championship game of the Jack and Joyce Silvernail Memorial Classic basketball tournament was a battle as the Pembroke Dragons, who have won the tournament multiple times, had no intentions of surrendering the crown. The Dragons dictated the tempo and physicality for most of the game, but in the end, the defense and scoring of the Tigers was too much, as they earned a 36-16 lead into halftime.
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Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from December 22, 2024 to December 28, 2024.
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The Akron High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams held a toy drive during their December home games. Donations were delivered to Oshei Children’s Hospital to bring some joy to young patients. The teams say “Thank you!” to all who contributed to the drive! Coach Justin Gerstung and Coach Antoinette Abrams accompanied the team members on the delivery before the school’s holiday recess.
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Akron Central Board of Education members began to receive information at their December 18 meeting as the 2025-2026 school budget development process begins.
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The Village of Akron decorations in the Main Street business district received an added touch on Saturday night with a gentle snowfall.
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