Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Village of Akron personnel took advantage of the break in weather on Wednesday to begin installing a new flagpole in Russell Park. The new pole will fly an American Flag most of the year and will be used for the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop, replacing the crane currently used. A new ball is being fabricated which will be lighter and easier to use than the wrecking ball which has dropped to welcome in the new year for many years.
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The Akron Bugle will be on vacation from Thursday, December 18. 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. News and advertising for the December 18 issue is Monday noon on December 15, News and advertising for the January 1, 2026 issue is Friday noon on December 26 (earlier if possible). Anything that needs to be published prior to January 1 should be submitted for the December 18 issue. There will not be an issue on December 25. News and Advertising can be emailed to akronbugle@gmail.com or put in our drop off box in the stairwell at 67 Main Street or dropped
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The Village of Akron has announced that due to a garage fire that occurred in the Village today, there may be some discoloration in the water due to the high pull on the system from the fire hydrants. This issue should only last a short time. They thank customers for their patience. Three fire companies responded to the scene Akron, Newstead, and Clarence. photo by Mike Capan
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Akron Central High School senior Whitley Koopman has been selected to perform with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference All-State Symphonic Band, one of the highest honors a high school musician can achieve in New York State. More than 6,500 students auditioned last spring for a coveted position in one of NYSSMA’s All-State vocal or instrumental ensembles; only 900 are chosen statewide. After several days of intensive rehearsals, Koopman will perform with the Conference All-State Symphonic Band at NYSSMA’s 84th Annual Winter Conference, held at the Eastman Theater in Rochester, New York, on December 7, 2025, at
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Morgan Tomporowski and Marissa Brege of the Varsity Lady Tiger Field Hockey Team set state records with the season that recently concluded. Morgan Tomporowski scored a state record 49 goals in a single season and has earned her a spot among the all-time best, tied with three others who have scored 49 goals in a season for a ranking of 10th place. Lacey Berghorn scored 45 in 2021 ranking her in 15th place. “Her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to finish under pressure powered the Akron offense all season long,” Coach Stone notes. Goalkeeper Marissa Brege, set a New York State
Read moreAkron Central Superintendent of Schools Andrea Kersten Taylor shared her 2025-2026 goals with the Board of Education during their November 5 meeting. Taylor indicated that the goals are designed to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) and are aligned to the Board of Education Goals and the Akron CSD 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.
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The udefeated in league and #1 seed Akron Varsity Field Hockey Team is headed into the playoffs. They will their first sectional playoff game Monday, November 3, against Eden, on the Alden High School turf field — game time is 6:00 p.m. This team has battled all season long with heart, grit, and teamwork — earning the top seed in the Class C playoff bracket and the chance to make another deep postseason run. All are invited to make plans to attend this game that promises to be competitive! “Wear your orange and black and support this team with some
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Town of Newstead voters have several seats to fill in the current election with early voting underway at various locations including the lower level of the Akron Village Hall, Main Street and your designated polling place on election day, November 4, 2025, however, only one is contested. Two candidates are seeking the position of Town of Newstead Highway Superintendent, incumbent Michael Bassennello and Gary Baehr, a veteran member of the Town Highway Department.
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Due to Springville forfeiting the game, the Friday, October 24th, Akron Varsity football game against the Griffins has been canceled. But Tiger Spirit is STRONG! You are invited to come out to honor our senior players and cheerleaders at 5:30 PM on the football field. Ethan Robinson will give an encore rendition of the national anthem. Stay tuned for the Tigers’ post-season contests. Go Tigers!
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FIRE SAFETY WEEK – Akron Central Elementary School students participated in Fire Safety Week activities October 7-10, 2025. The District and those who had an opportunity to participate send a “Thank you” to the volunteers from the Akron and Newstead Fire Companies and Akron Ladies Auxiliary members who provided students with life lessons in fire prevention and safety. The Akron Fire Company once again brought its Fire Safety House and rescue truck to help with its demonstrations
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