Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary was open to the public last weekend, displaying the work already completed to make the facility on Lewis Road a haven for older dogs without a home.
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When the one-room schoolhouses in the Town of Newstead were centralized and closed, some items from the schools were sold at auction. Fortunately, many local residents bought some cherished items and handed them down to family members.
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One concert remains in the 101st summer season of the Akron Community Band. This Friday, August 16 they will play in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. featuring Summer Block Party music from such groups as Queen, Bruno Mars, the Foo Fighters, The White Stripes and ColdPlay, as well as some traditional favorites.
Read moreVillage of Akron residents from the area near a proposed manufactured home development in Clarence Center and Hake Road area filled the Village Hall Board meeting room twice in the last week with concerns regarding that project.
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The Village of Akron issued an Alert at 6:28 a.m. notifying residents that a portion of Bloomingdale Avenue between John Street and Wesley Drive will have lane restrictions for an estimated time frame of August 5th through September 4th for the purpose of milling and overlay work per the Erie County Highway Department.
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NEWSTEAD RECREATION DEPARTMENT Staff Members and Swim Instructors Olivia Novak and Canyon Sundown pose for photo opp with youth participants during Swim Lessons.
Read moreNewstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, NY will host Fun Olympic themed games for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m.
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A number of Christmas scenes dotted Russell Park last Friday night as the Akron Community Band presented its annual Christmas in July concert and Christmas display competition.
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Akron Community Band will present its annual Christmas in July concert in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of selections. A variety of Christmas Season music selections are on the program, including: “Santa meets Big Bands,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Polar Express,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” This is the fifth of eight scheduled concerts in their 101st season. Prizes All are invited to find your Christmas decorations and to make a plan to decorate your
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The Akron Lions Club installed their Officers and Board of Directors for 2024-2025 at a dinner held at Akron Acres on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Officers include: President – Jeffrey Bono-Queeno, President Emeritus – Peter Forrestel, 1 st Vice President – Adam Burg, 2 nd Vice President – Bill McGorray, 3 rd Vice President – David Webster, Secretary – Mark Fogal, Treasurer – John Diggs, Director, 1 Year – Erin O’Brien, Director, 1 Year – Chris Whitmarsh, Director 2 Years – Andy Kelkenberg, Director, 2 Years – Ely Winnie, Lion Tamer – Ely Winnie, Membership – Mike Middaugh, Board Member
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