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Village of Akron uses ‘Code Red Emergency Alert System’ in preparation for high wind situation

January 8, 2024January 12, 2024 2 min read

NATIONAL GRID ISSUES STATEMENT The Village of Akron used the recently implemented Code Red Emergency Alert System to get emergency information out to residents to alert them to preparations for high winds expected on Tuesday, January 9. National Grid is tracking a weather system that is expected to bring wind gusts approaching 70 mph across Western New York starting Tuesday morning (01/09/24) and lasting into Wednesday (01/10/24). The Village Code Red alert asks all residents to please plan accordingly. Please call the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 or DPW at (716)542-2680 with any concerns. Thank you.

Residents reminded to lock their vehicles

January 8, 2024January 26, 2024 0 min read

Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella has issued a reminder that residents should keep their vehicles locked and personal property secured in light of an increase of unlocked cars being gone through and items of worth stolen.

January 3 issue

January 4, 2024March 9, 2024 0 min read

Scholastic Bowl Competition set to begin January 4

January 4, 2024January 24, 2024 2 min read

“What martial arts name means ‘gentle way’?” That is just one example of the quiz-show challenge questions that teased students on the morning announcements at Akron High School as Scholastic Bowl Coach Mr. David Meli was putting his team together for the 2024 Scholastic Bowl. The team participates in two leagues.

Akron Bugle January 4, 2024

January 4, 2024March 9, 2024 0 min read

Community is focus of ‘Light up Akron!’

December 7, 2023December 8, 2023 5 min read

Community is the focus of the annual ‘Light Up Akron!” event set for this Saturday, December 9. The community is coming together to celebrate the holiday season with music, food, opportunities to find that special gift for loved ones and for those you may never meet but who need a little something to bring them cheer, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and Lights. Organizers hope the community will light up their homes, adding to lights already on Main Street and in Russell Park.

Both Newstead Historical Society museums open for the holidays

November 30, 2023January 5, 2024 2 min read

Rich-Twinn Octagon House is decorated for an old fashioned 1850’s Victorian Christmas and open for tours. The NHS “Highlights of the Octagon” tours takes place on Sundays, December 3, December 10, and December 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. There reduced fees for youth 11 -17 years old and children 5 and under tour for free.

Akron Chamber spotlights Board members

November 2, 2023November 8, 2023 1 min read

The Akron Chamber of Commerce has created a series of “Chamber Board Spotlight” articles which they are sharing with Akron Bugle readers.

GCC’s Forum Players present: The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse

November 2, 2023November 8, 2023 3 min read

In Larissa FastHorse’s hilariously funny satirical play, positive intentions collide with absurd assumptions. As a terminally “woke” teacher, Logan, a high school drama teacher/ actor, enlists the help of some interesting characters: Caden, an elementary school history teacher (frustrated, inspiring Playwright and Actor). Jaxton, a yoga practitioner/actor (politically correct to a fault), and Alicia, a simplistic actress (who has a knack for being painfully honest), scrambles to create a school pageant for children that somehow celebrates Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month, or do they? Find out when you join us on the journey that is The Thanksgiving Play,

Akron Field Hockey Team earns Section VI Championship

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 0 min read

A single goal in the opening seconds of the Akron – Medina matchup for the Section VI Championship on Wednesday night proved the winner for Akron. The remainder of the game saw significant defense as the two teams kept pressure high.