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Discoloration of Village of Akron water possible

January 30, 2026February 6, 2026 0 min read

Due to the ongoing severe cold temperatures, there has been a water main break within the Village of Akron water system. The Village Public Works Department has located the break and are working towards a solution. The break has created turbulence in the lines causing the occurrence of temporarily discolored water due to sediment in the pipes. There is not a boil notice in place at this time. The Village thanks residents for their patience.

Akron Central School Kindergarten Registration set for 2026-2027

January 29, 2026February 6, 2026 0 min read

The Akron Central School District has announced dates for Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents of children born between December 2, 2020 and December 1, 2021 are reminded that it is time to register their child for kindergarten. Dates for registration packet drop off are Monday through Monday, February 2nd through February 13, 2026, from 8am until 3pm. Completed registration packets may also be emailed or mailed in. If your child is already registered through our UPK program, there is no need to register again for Kindergarten. To receive a registration packet to register your child, or for

Village reminds residents to clear sidewalks of snow

January 23, 2026March 3, 2026 0 min read

The Village of Akron has issued reminders to Village of Akron residents that the Village Code requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.

Recommendations for weathering the weather

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 2 min read

Dan Kowalik Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron, has shared the following information from Erie County. Due to expected winter storm conditions, a Travel Advisory will be in place for all of Erie County starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A multi-day winter weather storm with strong winds, heavy snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures will affect Western New York starting Monday, January 19. This will create hazardous travel conditions on roads, highways and sidewalks. Most parts of Erie County will receive one foot or more of snow through Wednesday; major impacts will be seen in towns

Travel Advisory in effect all of Erie County

December 29, 2025January 23, 2026 1 min read

A Travel Advisory is in effect in all of Erie County as of 11 a.m. Monday, December 29. The National Weather Service has forecasts for your specific location. https://forecast.weather.gov Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Management Coordinator Dan Kowalik has shared the following information from Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Emergency Management. The Winter Storm Severity Index has reached the major stage in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Wayne, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison Counties for Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. through Thursday at 7:00 a.m. Expect considerable disruptions to daily life as there will be dangerous or impossible driving conditions

New Flagpole

December 17, 2025January 23, 2026 0 min read

Village of Akron personnel took advantage of the break in weather on Wednesday to begin installing a new flagpole in Russell Park. The new pole will fly an American Flag most of the year and will be used for the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop, replacing the crane currently used. A new ball is being fabricated which will be lighter and easier to use than the wrecking ball which has dropped to welcome in the new year for many years.

Bugle Holiday Deadlines announced

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 0 min read

The Akron Bugle will be on vacation from Thursday, December 18. 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. News and advertising for the December 18 issue is Monday noon on December 15, News and advertising for the January 1, 2026 issue is Friday noon on December 26 (earlier if possible). Anything that needs to be published prior to January 1 should be submitted for the December 18 issue. There will not be an issue on December 25. News and Advertising can be emailed to akronbugle@gmail.com or put in our drop off box in the stairwell at 67 Main Street or dropped

Water discoloration due to garage fire

December 10, 2025January 19, 2026 0 min read

The Village of Akron has announced that due to a garage fire that occurred in the Village today, there may be some discoloration in the water due to the high pull on the system from the fire hydrants. This issue should only last a short time. They thank customers for their patience. Three fire companies responded to the scene Akron, Newstead, and Clarence. photo by Mike Capan

Koopman Selected for Conference All-State Symphonic Band

December 4, 2025December 10, 2025 2 min read

Akron Central High School senior Whitley Koopman has been selected to perform with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference All-State Symphonic Band, one of the highest honors a high school musician can achieve in New York State. More than 6,500 students auditioned last spring for a coveted position in one of NYSSMA’s All-State vocal or instrumental ensembles; only 900 are chosen statewide. After several days of intensive rehearsals, Koopman will perform with the Conference All-State Symphonic Band at NYSSMA’s 84th Annual Winter Conference, held at the Eastman Theater in Rochester, New York, on December 7, 2025, at

Akron Field Hockey players set State Records

December 4, 2025December 10, 2025 1 min read

Morgan Tomporowski and Marissa Brege of the Varsity Lady Tiger Field Hockey Team set state records with the season that recently concluded. Morgan Tomporowski scored a state record 49 goals in a single season and has earned her a spot among the all-time best, tied with three others who have scored 49 goals in a season for a ranking of 10th place. Lacey Berghorn scored 45 in 2021 ranking her in 15th place. “Her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to finish under pressure powered the Akron offense all season long,” Coach Stone notes. Goalkeeper Marissa Brege, set a New York State