Village of Akron issues water color alert
The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored.
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Polkowski re-elected Akron Central School Board president
Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, July 9. Board members Erik Polkowski and Philip Kenline, elected during the annual meeting in May were sworn in and the board held an election of officers.
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Akron Lady Lions Club installs officers
NEW OFFICERS – The Akron Lady Lions Club recently installed the following officers for the upcoming year: Paula Jendrowski-President, Jaime Brad-Secretary, and Jayne Perry-Treasurer. The branch club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from September through June and is committed to the Lions Club pillars of service: vision, hunger, diabetes, cancer and the environment. If you are interested in joining, or for more information, email them at ladylions14001@gmail.com.
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Senior Center to host Steel Drum concert
Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY is planning a concert in Russell Park on July 20. Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra will play from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on July 20. This concert is sponsored by Independent Health. The Akron Newstead Seniors will sell Hot dogs, cookies, brownies, and beverages.
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Akron Lioness Pies in the Park set for Friday, July 19
The Akron Lioness Organization invites you to attend their annual fundraiser “Pies in the Park” scheduled for Friday, July 19 in the Russell Park Shelter during the Community Band Concert.
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Akron-Newstead Garden Walk Set for July 20
The Akron-Newstead Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features 11 private gardens and two public gardens, offering visitors a chance to explore the beauty and history of Akron and Newstead, New York.
Read moreUltimate Fairgoer nominations accepted
Are you or someone you know deserving of the title of the greatest “Fair Fan” in Western New York? The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for someone to be named the 2024 Ultimate Fairgoer!
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Newstead adopts moratorium on Battery Storage Facilities and Wind Energy systems
New interest in the placement of standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and increased interest in the construction and installation of Solar systems with battery storage and significant technological advances in wind energy conversion systems led the Newstead Town Board to adopt a moratorium on those facilities during their meeting Monday night, July 8.
Read moreThank You
Card of Thanks Thanks to all who made our 50th high school reunion such a memorable weekend. We would like to particularly thank Craig Wilkins (and his wife Sandy) for their work organizing gatherings in conjunction with the graduation ceremony. We would also like to thank the school district and alumni association for the social prior to graduation and the tour of our alma mater on Saturday morning. All events contributed to a wonderful weekend. Betsy Staebell Almeter Cindy Johnson Kenealy Nancy Koeller Murphy
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APD takes action to avert tragedy during Fourth of July parade
A potentially tragic situation was averted by the Akron Police Department on Thursday when a male driver ignored barricades and passed the APD car anchoring the end of the Akron Fourth of July parade.
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