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Freedom Train Display at the Newstead Public Library

April 23, 2026July 2, 2026 0 min read

Local resident and train enthusiast Bob Scheib shares his model of the American Freedom Train and boxcars labeled with names of the original thirteen colonies with the library. All are invited to enjoy this exhibit of trains and memorabilia from the American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition of unique artifacts honoring the bicentennial celebration of 1976. Bob will introduce the film, Bicentennial on Tour: The American Freedom Train (filmmaker Peter Dibble), on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a discussion.

Residents raise concerns during public hearing on tax cap override

April 16, 2026April 25, 2026 3 min read

Some Village of Akron residents appeared before the Village Board at their April 6 meeting with concerns over rising assessments, increased taxes, and their proposal to pass a local law allowing the tax levy relating to the 2026-2027 Village Budget to exceed the state tax levy cap.

Town and Village Boards voice support for ‘Read to Lead Program’

April 16, 2026April 25, 2026 1 min read

The Newstead Town Board and Akron Village Boards have adopted resolutions in support of the “Read to Lead” initiative developed by Akron Central School student Audrey Garverick and supported by the Akron Central School Board of Education.

Village of Akron organizes for ’26-27, appointments and committees set

April 9, 2026April 25, 2026 6 min read

Akron Village Board members held their organizational meeting for 2026-2027 on April 6.

Newstead Town Board approves egg processing facility site-plan

March 26, 2026April 13, 2026 3 min read

Newstead Town Board members determined a proposed egg processing facility on North Millgrove Road will not have a significant effect on the environment and issue a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Negative Declaration at their Board meeting Monday night.

Rebuild of Russell Park refreshment stand underway

March 18, 2026April 29, 2026 0 min read

Village of Akron DPW crews are currently (3/18/26) taking down the Russell Park refreshment stand in preparation for a new structure. All work is expected to be completed before the facility is needed for the events held each spring.

Erie County Sheriff opens investigation into fatal accident in Newstead

March 3, 2026April 24, 2026 1 min read

According to Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Bureau has opened an investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash in the Town of Newstead.

APD encourages residents to lock their vehicles

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 0 min read

The Akron Police Department has noticed an increase in vehicles being broken into and vehicles being stolen in the surrounding area. “We encourage everyone to lock your vehicle,” Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella said.

Town of Newstead receives 5 million in federal funding for community center

February 12, 2026July 2, 2026 4 min read

Congressman Nick Langworthy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced $5,000,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the Town of Newstead to construct a new, state-of-the-art Community Center that will serve residents of all ages and strengthen the town’s long-term quality of life, accessibility, and emergency preparedness. The funding was included as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Consolidated Appropriations bill signed into law last week.

Scouts serve up chicken barbecue regardless of the weather

February 7, 2026February 17, 2026 0 min read

It may be too cold for many of us to consider barbecue this Sunday before the big game, but Akron Boy Scout Troop 559 will be serving chicken off the grill beginning at 11 a.m. in the Russell Park refreshment stand regardless of the air temperature outside. They are hopeful the community will take advantage of this taste of summer and stop by to pick up a meal or more. They will be serving until sold out (pre-sale needs to be picked up by 12:30 p.m.) so those who stop by early will help get all the volunteers out of