Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The recent extended near zero temperatures are showing up in increased costs of obtaining electric power for Village of Akron Electric customers. Akron Village Board members discussed a memorandum from the New York Municipal Power Agency (MEUA), of which Akron is a member system, outlining the impact.
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Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron, has asked that the following Advisories be shared with local residents. Light to moderate snow will overspread the region today, February 6. having the potential for snow squalls tonight. Lake effect snow will develop Saturday south of Lake Ontario and linger into Sunday. Additionally, frigid air and gusty winds will arrive tonight and last into Saturday, with the cold air to linger throughout the weekend. Hazards in Effect: · Extreme Cold Warning in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, southern Erie, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario from 1AM Saturday through 10AM Sunday · Cold Weather Advisory in effect
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Due to the ongoing severe cold temperatures, there has been a water main break within the Village of Akron water system. The Village Public Works Department has located the break and are working towards a solution. The break has created turbulence in the lines causing the occurrence of temporarily discolored water due to sediment in the pipes. There is not a boil notice in place at this time. The Village thanks residents for their patience.
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The Village of Akron has issued reminders to Village of Akron residents that the Village Code requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
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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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This Halloween season, the Akron Chamber of Commerce. with the support of village merchants, plans to “spook up” the Main Street business district by sponsoring a scarecrow contest. Walking down Main Street this month you can see many different scarecrow types all designed and put up by various area businesses. Those not located on Main Street are also invited to set up a scarecrow on Main Street. Some scarecrows already in place include a pirate skeleton (pictured left), Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (pictured right), and the headless horseman (pictured middle). All of these scarecrows will be put up from
Read moreFourth of July activities were a topic of conversation at both the July 7 and July 21 meetings of the Akron Village Board meetings.
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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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