Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Newstead Fire Company was assisted by Akron, Clarence, Clarence Center and Clarence Hazmat at the scene of a laboratory fire at MGA Research Corp. 12790 Main Road, Akron on Monday, August 18 at 3:26 p.m.
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Earlier this summer, the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead installed and welcomed a new board for the 2025-2026 year as they continue to live out their motto of Service Above Self within the local community and internationally. Installed were President Jacob Halleck, Vice President and Youth Services Jeannine Morlacci, Treasurer Patty Buckley, Secretary Tim Martin, Vocational Services Keith Hatswell, Community Service Peter Forrestel, International Service Cheryl Johannes, Club Service Tom Brady, Rotary Foundation Wally Smith, and Past President John Schrock. “In the short time I have been a Rotarian, I have been amazed by the monumental impact our local club has
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Akron Community Band will present its final concert, in the group’s 102nd summer season, this Friday night beginning at 8 p.m. Modern Broadway is the theme, although there will be a variety of selections including Stars and Stripes. The program includes “They’re Playing Our Song,” “West Side Story,” “Showboat,” Selections form Chicago and Selections from Saturday Night Fever as well as “Doctor Who: Through Space and Time,” and more under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus This concludes an eight-week concert series sponsored by the Village of Akron, Town of Newstead, and County of Erie in the
Read moreOn the Campus 217 students from Genesee Community College were named to Spring 2025 President’s List. Students honored on the President’s List have maintained full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better. Hailey Martin, Hannah Martin, Sarah Kidder, Michael Meacham, Trey Kipfer and Kaylee Marble of Akron; Natalie Swarner, Aaron Wojtkowiak, and Valerie Infanti of Alden; and Farrah Macpherson and Alessandra Sage of Basom were among those students recognized. Genesee Community College serves over 6,000 students per semester through more than 70 academic programs and certificates, including the new Marketing and
Read moreFourth of July activities were a topic of conversation at both the July 7 and July 21 meetings of the Akron Village Board meetings.
Read moreThe pros and cons of creating a peddlers permit requirement in the Town of Newstead are expected to be part of conversations in upcoming Newstead Town Board meetings.
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Prizes awarded to best displays Holiday Cheer, Santa Meets the Big Band, and the Nightmare Before Christmas will fill Russell Park, Akron, NY with “sounds of the season” as Akron Community Band celebrates Christmas in July under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus on Friday, July 25 beginning at 8 p.m. This is the fifth of eight scheduled concerts in their 102nd season.
Read moreThe Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one car vehicle collision that occurred on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama on July 20, 2025 . The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the personal injury accident at 3:14 p.m. Upon arrival, patrols identified the operator of the vehicle as Justin J. Blasko, age 36, of Akron, New York. Blasko was the operator and sole occupant of a black 1998 BMW 4 door sedan traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale Road. A preliminary investigation indicates that Blasko was traveling eastbound, when he attempted to passed another
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Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, July 9. Board members Connor Borchert, Heather Cayea, Chandra Jagielo, elected during the annual meeting in May, were sworn in as well as Audrey Garverik, Alexander Parisi, and Austin Vandenbosch – Student ex officio Board Members; Erik Polkowski was elected as President and Heather Cayea was elected Vice-President for 2025 to 2026. District Clerk Bonnie Lee James served as temporary chairman until election of the President was completed and administered the oaths of office. Board Officers Susan Brewer was appointed District Treasurer. Serving
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Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from July 6 to July 12, 2025.
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