Akron Bugle

08/28/2025

Final. Akron 6. Medina 0. First game and first League game of 2025 in the books

08/27/2025

Akron 5. Medina 0. 3 quarters complete

08/27/2025

Akron Field Hockey team up 4-0 at half with Medina

08/22/2025

Drivers on Route 5 report backups due to traffic being diverted off of the Thruway.

East Pembroke, Millgrove, Newstead, and Akron were among local fire companies called to assist following a serious bus crash on the NYS Thruway Friday afternoon. The New York State Police are investigating the crash that occurred on Interstate 90 eastbound between exits 48A and 49 in the town of Pem...

08/19/2025

APD issues warning

The Akron Police Department has learned of a text messaging campaign that appears to be a data collection agency. The campaign asks residents of Akron to click a link and answer a survey. APD is encouraging everyone to delete and not click on any links from unknown senders.

07/24/2025

Christmas in July concert/contest on Friday

Prizes awarded to best displays Holiday Cheer, Santa Meets the Big Band, and the Nightmare Before Christmas will fill Russell Park, Akron, NY with “sounds of the season” as Akron Community Band celebrates Christmas in July under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus on Friday, July 25 ...

07/21/2025

Genesee County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal accident

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one car vehicle collision that occurred on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama on July 20, 2025 .  The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the personal injury accident at 3:14 p.m. Upon arriva...

07/18/2025

Another beautiful night for a concert in Russell Park

07/11/2025

Beautiful night for a band concert in Russell Park.

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 in...

07/04/2025

Akron Fourth of July Celebration begins with a beautiful fireworks display

The Akron Celebration Committee’s fireworks in Russell Park Thursday night provided a vivid illustration of the national anthem’s “rocket’s red glare” illuminating the Flag in the darkness. The Celebration continues with a full day of activities on Friday.

07/02/2025

Village of Akron road closures to keep in mind on July 4th

For the July 4th Celebration. Main St will be closed with NO PARKING 7am-7pm from Buffalo St to Church St. The Parade route of Bloomingdale Ave to Townsend St to Main St to Monroe St will be restricted NO PARKING from 2pm -7pm . The parade route will be closed and shut down to traffic by 4 p.m. Also...

07/02/2025

Dates to Note in this issue are from July 2024. Please check this link for the correct dates.

Please accept my apology for an error in the July 3 issue. The Dates to Note represents activities in 2024, not the 2025 dates. Correct Dates follow Fourth of July Fireworks display, Veterans Park, Buell St. Akron, N.Y. Food and Novelty Vendors 5 to 9 p.m.; Fireworks display at dusk on July 3. Fourt...