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Christmas in July featured at Friday’s concert

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Prizes awarded to best displays Holiday Cheer, Santa Meets the Big Band, and the Nightmare Before Christmas will fill Russell Park, Akron, NY with “sounds of the season” as Akron Community Band celebrates Christmas in July under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus on Friday, July 25 beginning at 8 p.m.  This is the fifth of eight scheduled concerts in their 102nd season.

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Genesee County Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal collision on Bloomingdale Road

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The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one car vehicle collision that occurred on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama on July 20, 2025 .  The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the personal injury accident at 3:14 p.m. Upon arrival, patrols identified the operator of the vehicle as Justin J. Blasko, age 36, of Akron, New York.  Blasko was the operator and sole occupant of a black 1998 BMW 4 door sedan traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale Road. A preliminary investigation indicates that Blasko was traveling eastbound, when he attempted to passed another

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Polkowski re-elected Akron Central School Board president

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Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, July 9.  Board members Connor Borchert, Heather Cayea, Chandra Jagielo, elected during the annual meeting in May, were sworn in as well as Audrey Garverik, Alexander Parisi, and Austin Vandenbosch – Student ex officio Board Members; Erik Polkowski was elected as President and Heather Cayea was elected Vice-President for 2025 to 2026. District Clerk Bonnie Lee James served as temporary chairman until election of the President was completed and administered the oaths of office. Board Officers Susan Brewer was appointed District Treasurer. Serving

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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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