Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Join the fun in Russell Park on Saturday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. when the Celtic Bagpipers will entertain the Akron community. Sponsored by the Akron-Newstead Senior Citizens, the entertainment will be free, and there will be roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, pies, coffee available for purchase.
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In preparation for the upcoming Bicentennial I have been putting together displays. It is indeed very challenging to research the many history files in the towns archives. As your historian, I never tire of reading an old excerpt from an old 1800’s newspaper or looking at the many pictures which always make a story come to life. That is what has been going on at the Historians office and a lot of it.
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Newstead Historical Society looking forward to welcoming back Erie County Historian Doug Kohler as he talks about, “The Top 10 Events in Erie County History”, tonight, May11. He will attempt to unravel truths from the distant past of the Holland Land Company to the triumph and tragedy of the Pan-American Exposition and so much more. All are invited to come see what other events make up the top ten list. “Doug is an interesting speaker and you are sure to learn and be entertained by his presentation,” a NHS spokesperson said. “Debate is always welcome. The program is at 7
Read moreThe Knight-Sutton will open their newest exhibit, “Newstead 200 Years” on Sunday, May 7. It is a special exhibit honoring the Town of Newstead’s Bicentennial.
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Newly elected Village of Akron Mayor Brian T. Perry and Trustee Darin S. Schultz, as well as reelected Trustee Michael R. Middaugh took their oath of office on April 3.
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The Akron Village Board meeting scheduled for tonight, Monday, February 27 is cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Business on tonight’s agenda will be handled during their regular meeting scheduled on Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
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NY-2022-09 WASHINGTON — Victims of severe winter storm beginning Dec. 23, 2022, now have until April 18, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
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Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson has lifted the Travel Advisory in the Village of Akron effective 10:22 a.m. Thursday, December 29.
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