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Koopman Selected for Conference All-State Symphonic Band

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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

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Akron Field Hockey players set State Records

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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

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Field Hockey team meets Eden Monday night

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The udefeated in league and #1 seed Akron Varsity Field Hockey Team is headed into the playoffs. They will their first sectional playoff game Monday, November 3, against Eden, on the Alden High School turf field — game time is 6:00 p.m. This team has battled all season long with heart, grit, and teamwork — earning the top seed in the Class C playoff bracket and the chance to make another deep postseason run. All are invited to make plans to attend this game that promises to be competitive! “Wear your orange and black and support this team with some

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Town of Newstead has one contested race in the current election

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Town of Newstead voters have several seats to fill in the current election with early voting underway at various locations including the lower level of the Akron Village Hall, Main Street and your designated polling place on election day, November 4, 2025, however, only one is contested.  Two candidates are seeking the position of Town of Newstead Highway Superintendent, incumbent Michael Bassennello and Gary Baehr, a veteran member of the Town Highway Department.

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Seniors honored at 5:30 tonight, game cancelled

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Due to Springville forfeiting the game, the Friday, October 24th, Akron Varsity football game against the Griffins has been canceled. But Tiger Spirit is STRONG! You are invited to come out to honor our senior players and cheerleaders at 5:30 PM on the football field. Ethan Robinson will give an encore rendition of the national anthem. Stay tuned for the Tigers’ post-season contests. Go Tigers!

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FIRE SAFETY WEEK

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FIRE SAFETY WEEK – Akron Central Elementary School students participated in Fire Safety Week activities October 7-10, 2025. The District and those who had an opportunity to participate send a “Thank you” to the volunteers from the Akron and Newstead Fire Companies and Akron Ladies Auxiliary members who provided students with life lessons in fire prevention and safety. The Akron Fire Company once again brought its Fire Safety House and rescue truck to help with its demonstrations

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Board of Education adopts goals for 25-26

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Akron Central School Board of Education members adopted goals for the 25-26 school year during their October 1 Board meeting.  The goals were developed at a Board workshop and build on last year’s goals. The Board Philosophy serving as a foundation for the goals is: “As a board, we are committed to remaining fiscally conservative, focused on long-term sustainability for facilities, transportation and personnel that best benefits the instruction and experiences of our students.”

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Akron Chambers sponsors Scarecrow contest

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This Halloween season, the Akron Chamber of Commerce. with the support of village merchants, plans to “spook up” the Main Street business district by sponsoring a scarecrow contest.  Walking down Main Street this month you can see many different scarecrow types all designed and put up by various area businesses.  Those not located on Main Street are also invited to set up a scarecrow on Main Street.  Some scarecrows already in place include a pirate skeleton (pictured left), Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (pictured right), and the headless horseman (pictured middle).  All of these scarecrows will be put up from

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2025 School year opens with inspirational messages, renovations nearly complete

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The Akron Central School year began last week with inspirational messages for students and staff.  Board of Education President Erik Polkowski delivered “an inspiring Opening Address that perfectly set the tone for our year ahead, focused on leadership and the dreams of our students,” Superintendent of Schools Andrea Kersten Taylor told Board of Education members at their meeting on September 3. Noting what she described as a Historic Milestone Kersten said.  “We celebrated Mary Borden’s remarkable 50th first day of school, with her family joining us for this incredible achievement. Continuing Excellence Mary becomes our second teacher in two years to

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