Public Hearing set on District Wide School Safety Plan
The Akron Central School District will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
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Superintendent and Board of Education challenge continued mask requirement
Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe and Akron Central Board of Education President James Grant sent a letter to Governor Cuomo asking for all mask mandates for students be removed
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ACS names Tiger Athletes of the Week
The Akron Tiger teams were hot last week resulting in two sizzlers selected for Tiger Athlete of the Week: Lauren Wagner of the track team and Caleb Suckow from the tennis team.
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West Shore Market growing at Eckerson, Cedar St. site
West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, continues to grow in vendor participation and customer base.
Read moreAkron Lacrosse team 2-1 record in recent play
Two players score 100th career goals The Akron Varsity lacrosse team was in a tight race as they faced Salamanca, only trailing by one goal in the third quarter, but ran short on legs in the fourth with a final score of 11-21.
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Fireworks, parade on schedule for Akron Fourth of July
The Akron Celebration Committee is finalizing plans for the 2021 Akron Fourth of July Celebration. In a preview released this week plans include: July 3rd Fireworks at dusk in Veterans Park. July 4th Power Wheels Race on Main Street at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Soapbox Derby at 11:00 a.m. Chicken Barbecue 11:00 a.m. in Russell Park along with additional food stands. Wolcottsville Wildlife will be in Russell Park as well as Face Painting. The Kiddie parade begins at 4:15 p.m. with a Pirates and Mermaids theme. The Gala Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. with a Candyland theme. Look for
Read moreAkron Lions Club Avenue of Flags fundraiser well received
The Akron Lions Club new program, Avenue of Flags, which offers residents with an opportunity to express their patriotism while supporting the local community was well received for Memorial Day. Flags flying throughout the Village of Akron greeted those arriving for Memorial Day observances as well as those walking, biking, and driving through the community.
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Brush pick-up returns to weekly in Village of Akron
Brush pick-up in the Village of Akron, which was scheduled weekly in recent years, is returning to a weekly schedule according to Manager of Public Works Jon Cummings’ report at Monday’s Akron Village Board meeting.
Read moreWomen’s Suffrage in WNY topic of tonight’s NHS program
Tonight, June 10, the Newstead Historical Society will welcome local historian Susan Eck as she presents her program “Emblem of Equality: Women’s Suffrage in WNY”. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting American women the right to vote. Susan will examine the contributions of many area women to this major movement, its long struggle and its eventual success.
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West Shore Market to open Sunday
West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, will open this Sunday, May 30. Vendors wanting to participate may apply on the West Shore Market website. The Market is designed to support all local businesses, organizations and individuals and organizers welcome anyone with a passion for what they do. It will be open on the triangle of Village of Akron property at Cedar Street and Eckerson Ave. on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting the last weekend in May through the last Sunday in October. All vendor fees will go back
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