Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The spirit of the Kentucky Derby was alive and well on the first Saturday in May at the Gathering Barn at Akron Acres, where the Akron Lady Lions Club hosted their annual Kentucky Derby Dash. The event, which drew a lively crowd, was a tremendous success—raising significant funds for local projects and bringing the community together for a night of fun, music, and philanthropy.
Read moreNewstead Town Board members learned at their meeting Monday night that their request for a speed reduction on Crittenden Road, between NY Route 5 (Main Road) and the Akron Village line, will result in a reduction on part of that section of Crittenden.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly utility bills have not arrived to Village residents. As the bills are due on May 20th, 2025 please contact the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 for unpaid totals or to request a copy of your bill. Any unpaid Water, Sewer or Refuse totals will be relevied onto Village property taxes after May 20th. The Village apologizes for the inconvenience.
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The Village of Akron has announced that a contractor for Erie County will begin a temporary resurfacing project on East Avenue tomorrow, May 13, weather depending. It is planned to take three days. Please do not park on the street. Expect delays as this will be a work zone. Please use an alternate route if possible. Thank you.
Read moreOn the Campus Jacquelyn Rainville, of Akron was among, more than 200 SUNY Canton students who received awards for earning top marks in their programs of study during the 2025 Barry W. Walch Honors Convocation. The annual celebration is named in honor of an emeritus faculty member who taught at the college. “Today, we are assembled to honor our gifted students and distinguished faculty and staff and our honors convocation namesake,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Peggy A. De Cooke. “This year, Honors Convocation is named for a retired faculty member who developed a great camaraderie with
Read moreOn the Campus Jacquelyn Rainville, of Akron was among, more than 200 SUNY Canton students who received awards for earning top marks in their programs of study during the 2025 Barry W. Walch Honors Convocation. The annual celebration is named in honor of an emeritus faculty member who taught at the college. “Today, we are assembled to honor our gifted students and distinguished faculty and staff and our honors convocation namesake,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Peggy A. De Cooke. “This year, Honors Convocation is named for a retired faculty member who developed a great camaraderie with
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Five candidates are running for three-year terms on the Akron Central School Board of Education. The three-year terms of present Board of Education members Ryan Allen, Heather Cayea and Kristy Pingitore will expire on June 30, 2025. In order of how they will appear on the ballot, the candidates seeking those board seats are Chandra Jagielo, Julie Matusek, Heather Cayea, Connor Borchert, and Kristy Pingitore. Voting on the above three seats will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between Noon and 9:00 p.m. The 2025-2026 District budget will also be voted on at that time. Each candidate submitted a
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SCENES FROM NEWPORT CHRISTMAS were filmed in Akron last week. Local businesses and Russell Park reflected the Christmas season as movie magic was made. Dante Marconi (seated), Mary Borden in yellow vest and Christa Marconi (far right), had an opportunity to meet the stars, Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown.
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Trustees Peter Forrestel and John Norton were reelected to their seats in the Village of Akron in the biennial election held on Tuesday, March 18.
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The Village of Akron winter parking ban has been lifted for the remainder of the 2025 season. Due to movie filming in Russell Park this week, parking restrictions will be put in place at different times throughout the next few days by the Akron Police Department. 2025 Hallmark Movie – Newport ChristmasMarch 17th –Small Crew working during dayMarch 18th –Small Art Crew working Russell ParkClinton Street parking on park side closed at 7 pm for Equipment TrucksMarch 19th –Film office / lunch – C Dee Wright CenterCrew Size between 50-70 need parkingWhole crew working from noon – 1 am, filming
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