Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The Village of Akron has issued a reminder that Garbage Pickup remains on its regular Friday pickup this week. There may be confusion because of the Fourth of July holiday, so the reminder was issued. That schedule is also in effect for the Town of Newstead. Recycling for those areas scheduled for this week is also Friday.
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Things to do this Holiday weekend include activities at Old Fort Niagara
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The Fourth of July Celebration in Akron has activities planned from July 1 through July 4.
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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 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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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, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, continues to grow in vendor participation and customer base.
Read moreTwo 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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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 moreThe 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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