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Halloween safety encouraged

Halloween safety encouraged

October 30, 2026October 31, 2026 2 min read
Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion

Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion

October 22, 2026October 31, 2026 1 min read
Village of Akron receives 3.1-million-dollar Department of Energy Grant

Village of Akron receives 3.1-million-dollar Department of Energy Grant

October 22, 2026October 31, 2026 2 min read
Investigation continues into fatal crash on Thruway in Newstead

Investigation continues into fatal crash on Thruway in Newstead

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 0 min read
Gerstung receives Crystal Tiger Award

Gerstung receives Crystal Tiger Award

July 2, 2026July 6, 2026 3 min read

Recent News

Halloween safety encouraged

Halloween safety encouraged

October 30, 2026October 31, 2026 2 min read

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

Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion

Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion

October 22, 2026October 31, 2026 1 min read

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

Village of Akron receives 3.1-million-dollar Department of Energy Grant

October 22, 2026October 31, 2026 2 min read

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

Indigenous Peoples Day observance planned

October 11, 2026October 31, 2026 0 min read

All invited to join in a gathering in Friendship and Peace

Temporary discoloration of village water possible

Temporary discoloration of village water possible

August 25, 2026October 31, 2026 0 min read

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.

Planned Electrical Outage cancelled

Planned Electrical Outage cancelled

August 24, 2026October 31, 2026 0 min read

The Village of Akron has issued the following statement relative to the planned village wide electrical outage in September. Attention:  CANCELLATION of Planned Electric Outage The New York Power Authority has officially postponed the planned electrical outage that was scheduled for September 12-13 and September 19-20 due to conflicts with National Grid.  New Dates will be submitted for Village approval, possibly Spring/Fall of 2027. 

Local Sports

Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion

Ladies Cross-Country team is Niagara-Orleans Champion

October 22, 2026October 31, 2026 1 min read

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

Gerstung scores 1,000th point

Gerstung scores 1,000th point

February 5, 2026February 26, 2026 0 min read
Akron Field Hockey players set State Records

Akron Field Hockey players set State Records

December 4, 2025December 10, 2025 1 min read
Field Hockey team meets Eden Monday night

Field Hockey team meets Eden Monday night

October 31, 2025December 10, 2025 1 min read
Seniors honored at 5:30 tonight, game cancelled

Seniors honored at 5:30 tonight, game cancelled

October 24, 2025October 27, 2025 0 min read

The Bugler

The Bugler July 24

July 24, 2025September 19, 2025 2 min read

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

Students named to Dean’s List

July 17, 2025August 17, 2025 1 min read

Bugler May 1

May 1, 2025May 28, 2025 4 min read

The Bugle May 1

May 1, 2025May 6, 2025 4 min read

Sound Out

Legacy to continue

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 1 min read

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.

Eagle Scout projects needed

Eagle Scout projects needed

July 11, 2024July 14, 2024 0 min read

Local newspapers important resource

February 1, 2024March 9, 2024 2 min read

Veterans Day- A Day of Honor, A Day to Honor

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 2 min read

Obituaries

  • Gary W. Haines
    Gary W. Haines
  • Roger Pohl
    Roger Pohl
  • Alan J. Gielow
    Alan J. Gielow
  • Thaddeus M. Kolankowski
    Thaddeus M. Kolankowski
  • David L. Minchen
    David L. Minchen

Classifieds

  • Classifieds October 29
  • Classifieds October 15

Legal Notices

  • SURROGATE’S COURT CITATION
  • SURROGATE’S COURT CITATION
  • Public Hearing Town of Newstead
  • NOTICE OF FORMATION GEN3 VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LLC
  • Notice of Formation Chris Corbett, LLC
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