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.
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Akron 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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Confirmed new COVID-19 cases in 14001 drop
COVID-19 updates on Tuesday indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, dropped to two.
Read moreFriday is voter registration deadline for June 22 primary
This Friday, May 28, is the voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, June 22 primaries.
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Erie County vaccine unit to attend Akron Sidewalk Sale and first Cruise Night
The Erie County Pop up Vaccine Unit will be in Akron for the Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale and the first Cruise night according to Town of Newstead Emergency Manager Dan Kowalik.
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