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Halloween safety encouraged
The Akron Police Department has issued a reminder to residents to lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables in plain sight. Recently numerous car break-ins have been reported in the surrounding area Halloween Trick or Treating hours in the Village of Akron are from 6 to 8 p.m. Have a safe Halloween! NFPA® says keep fire safety in mind Halloween is filled with spooky fun, but it also presents lurking fire hazards that can quickly turn the festive holiday into a truly scary one. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2020 and 2024, an estimated annual

Three Akron High School Artists Selected for Prestigious Statewide Virtual Art Exhibit
Three talented Akron Central High School students were selected to showcase their artwork in the annual New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Exhibit. Anna Bergman, Nathaniel Gehl, and Ayden Wilson will have their work featured in this prestigious event, which recognizes outstanding student artists from elementary and secondary schools across New York State. Sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA), the annual exhibit connects student artists with local school board members. Since 2020, the show has transitioned to a dynamic online platform to provide flexibility and expand public access. Submitted artwork is curated into a comprehensive

Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion
With a perfect 12-0 record the Lady Tigers Cross Country team cruised to a First place victory at the All League championship this weekend. This was a race that all the girls needed to be prepped, ready and focused. Making first team All-League and finishing Second overall Abby Bower, also making first team All League was Aleece O’Malley-5th and Kylee Rebmann-6th. Making second team All League Makayla Pask-11th. Kendra McConkey finished 22nd, Caylin Thomas-Wells-26th, Hazel Fleming-27th and Gabbie Dispenza who improved her time by 5 minutes took 40th. Without Akron’s 6th and 7th runners (Caylin and Hazel) running some of

Village of Akron receives 3.1-million-dollar Department of Energy Grant
Akron Village Board members announced Monday night that they were awarded a 3.1-million-dollar grant from the Department of Energy through NYSERDA. Seeking funding to add a third transformer at the village electric substation on Eckerson Avenue, the village applied for the grant over two years ago. Receipt of the funding will help the village put that transformer in place and create redundancy should one of the two current transformers experience a problem, and it will help provide energy to meet increasing needs. The substation was designed to accommodate three transformers and village electric crews have constructed the infrastructure needed to

Indigenous Peoples Day observance planned
All invited to join in a gathering in Friendship and Peace

Temporary discoloration of village water possible
The Village of Akron has announced that due to an unauthorized test flush performed by contractors at the Akron Central School sports stadium project site, an excessive amount of water was used in a short period of time this afternoon. This event could cause temporarily discolored water in areas of the Village but is expected to pass soon. As always, the village appreciates your patience.
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Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion
With a perfect 12-0 record the Lady Tigers Cross Country team cruised to a First place victory at the All League championship this weekend. This was a race that all the girls needed to be prepped, ready and focused. Making first team All-League and finishing Second overall Abby Bower, also making first team All League was Aleece O’Malley-5th and Kylee Rebmann-6th. Making second team All League Makayla Pask-11th. Kendra McConkey finished 22nd, Caylin Thomas-Wells-26th, Hazel Fleming-27th and Gabbie Dispenza who improved her time by 5 minutes took 40th. Without Akron’s 6th and 7th runners (Caylin and Hazel) running some of
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The Bugler July 24
On the Campus 217 students from Genesee Community College were named to Spring 2025 President’s List. Students honored on the President’s List have maintained full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better. Hailey Martin, Hannah Martin, Sarah Kidder, Michael Meacham, Trey Kipfer and Kaylee Marble of Akron; Natalie Swarner, Aaron Wojtkowiak, and Valerie Infanti of Alden; and Farrah Macpherson and Alessandra Sage of Basom were among those students recognized. Genesee Community College serves over 6,000 students per semester through more than 70 academic programs and certificates, including the new Marketing and
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Legacy to continue
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Ross, beloved funeral director of Ross Funeral Home of Akron, who served the Akron community with dignity, compassion, and unwavering dedication for over ten years. Michael passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.









