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Akron-Newstead Garden Walk to Benefit Senior Dog Sanctuary

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One of Akron’s summer traditions will help senior dogs in need. The Akron-Newstead Garden Walk takes place on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 11 private gardens and two public spaces across the village and surrounding area. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a free, self-guided tour showcasing the beauty, creativity and community spirit of local gardeners. Highlights include the Akron Falls Rock Garden, nestled within Akron Falls Park, and the historic Rich-Twinn Octagon House, surrounded by lush, 19th-century-inspired plantings. New this year, the event will raise funds for White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary, a

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LADY LIONS INSTALL NEW MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

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LADY LIONS INSTALL NEW MEMBERS AND OFFICERS – The Akron Lady Lions Club recently held their Installation Dinner, installing new members: Catherine Shannon, Rachel Jendrowski, Melanie Holtz, Tammy Holtz, Donna Henning, Bridget Gillman, and Sue Kelkenberg.  Also installed were 2025-2026 officers:Jessi Ferry President, Marlene Stone President elect, Jennifer Whitmarsh Secretary, and Jayne Perry Treasurer.

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Students named to Dean’s List

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On the Campus Purchase College announced that more than 1,300 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. For BA and BS programs, a semester GPA of 3.50 is required. For BFA and MusB programs, a semester GPA of 3.75 is required. Grace Leonard of Alden (14004) About Purchase College, SUNY Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor

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Classic Broadway featured

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Akron Community Band will feature Classic Broadway on July 11 as they present their third of eight concerts in the Russell Park gazebo, Main Street, Akron. The concert begins at 8 p.m. under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of “band favorite’ selections. All are invited to come enjoy a summer evening in Russell Park, which now has an upgraded, more easily accessible amphitheater.  There will be refreshments for sale in the refreshment stand. Upcoming concerts Concerts, sponsored by the Village of Akron, Town of Newstead, and County of Erie begin at 8 p.m. in

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NRD Splashes into Summer!

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Summer 2025 Programs & Activities The Town of Newstead Recreation Department offers the following programs for Summer ‘25… AM Fitness & Fun, AM REC/PM REC, After Hours Swim, Field Trip Fridays & Special Events.  Highlights for the six weeks of the NRD Summer Recreation Season include the following…

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Rockets Red Glare

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The Akron Celebration Committee’s fireworks in Russell Park Thursday night provided a vivid illustration of the national anthem’s “rocket’s red glare” illuminating the Flag in the darkness. The Celebration continues with a full day of activities on Friday.

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Road closures for the Fourth of July

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For the July 4th Celebration. Main St will be closed with NO PARKING 7am-7pm from Buffalo St to Church St. The Parade route of Bloomingdale Ave to Townsend St to Main St to Monroe St will be restricted NO PARKING from 2pm -7pm . The parade route will be closed and shut down to traffic by 4 p.m. Also parking will be restricted to one side of John St, Clinton St, Marshall Ave and Hoag Ave.

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