The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

By Cassandra Kyser

By Cassandra Kyser

By Cassandra Kyser

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Area Museum's traveling history trunk found its way to Akron Care Center on Nov. 25, where museum operator Carol Brown displayed a plethora of antiques and historical pieces to the residents. 

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

November is identified as National Pet Diabetes Month, an important initiative to increase awareness among pet owners and veterinarians about the impact of diabetes on our furry companions. This month serves as an opportunity to educate pet owners on preventing diabetes through proper diet, exercise, and routine veterinary check-ups.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron-Westfield FFA students attended the 2024 National FFA Convention, which was held in Indianapolis, IN, from Oct. 22 to 26 at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

Election day saw an impressive number of voters practicing their constitutional right to vote. Douglas Edward Manley, a resident of Akron, has been elected to serve on the County Board of Supervisors for District 5.

The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante

Crystal Manley, a resident of Akron, has discovered a profound passion for rehabilitating and rescuing injured squirrels in her community. With a deep love for wildlife, she has transformed part of her home into a sanctuary for these small creatures. Manley carefully tends to their injuries, providing medical care, nourishment, and a safe environment where they can heal.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

By Cassandra Kyser

The Akron-Westfield (A-W) School Board is currently reviewing and updating its policies. Many of these changes are in response to new federal and state laws.

By Cassandra Kyser

During their Nov. 20 meeting, the Care Center’s Board of Directors appointed Tara Netley as the facility’s provisional administrator. Netley takes over for Business Office Manager Toria Steffen, who had been acting as the Care Center’s designated “responsible party.” 

By Cassandra Kyser

The Akron-Westfield School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

District-wide news

By Cassandra Kyser

By Cassandra Kyser