A-W candidates talk what’s important in new term
Candidate Questionnaire Personal information. Why the decision to run for office? What are the three topics you plan to make a priority if elected? Why do you feel it’s important to be…
Three decades of serving up omelettes for a cause
By Kim Fickett This year, the Akron Lions Club will celebrate 30 years of serving up omelettes to community members. The historical organization tradition will be held from 7:30 a.m. t…
County sets public hearing
By Kim Fickett At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved setting a public hearing for a fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendment. The public hearing will b…
Utesch, Small finish in top ten at South O’Brien meet
Utesch 8th, Small 9th to lead A-W By Brett Newtson Contributing writer Isabella Utesch ran a time of 24:53.96 to take home 8th place in the South O’Brien meet on October 2. Josilynn…
A-W defense shines against Wildcats
Westerners lose hard fought battle 29-6 By Brett Newtson Contributing writer So much for the easiest opponent you can find to celebrate homecoming. The Akron-Westfield football team…
Westerners win two in tournament
A-W beats Storm Lake & Manson in Alta-Aurelia Tourney By Brett Newtson Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield volleyball team went 2-2 in the Alta-Aurelia tournament by beating Sto…
A taste of down-home cooking: Westfield Church prepares for annual supper
By Kim Fickett Feeding those who feed us. That has been the motivation behind the Westfield Congregational Church Annual Harvest Supper since it started over 50 years ago. “We love tha…
Lions, UnityPoint collaborate for the first-time
By Kim Fickett The Akron Lions Club is working in partnership with District 9NW to help secure funds for the purchase of an imaging system for the NICU at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’…
Supervisors give green light to elevator project
By Kim Fickett After more than 40 years of serving its purpose, the Plymouth County Courthouse’s elevator will receive an upgrade. It was during the Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting, when the…
Peoples Bank pledges $50,000 to wrestling facility
By Kim Fickett Akron business has stepped up in a considerable way to help make the dream of an Akron-Westfield wrestling practice facility a reality. It was at the end of September, w…
Popularity births yet another expansion
By Kim Fickett A request by its annual members has been heard and prioritized at Lazy H Campground in Akron. According to Campground Manager Molly LeCates, numerous requests have been …
Candidates vie for ACC Board
Candidate Questionnaire Personal information. Why the decision to run for office? What are the three topics you plan to make a priority if elected? Why do you feel it’s important to be…
Scarecrow Festival showcases many talents
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Many gathered at Akron's City Park on the third Saturday of September to celebrate the 25th annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival. The weath…
Live and Let Slide returns
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Live and Let Slide group is set to hit the stage once again at the historical Akron Opera House on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m., opening …
Business Spotlight: Appley's Orchard
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante Melissa Appley has always been a creative soul. After she and BLANK wed, they opened their business, Appley's Orchard, in 2020, where Meliss…
Akron Recreational Trail
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante Phase 1 in the Akron Recreational Trail is set to be completed by the end of the week Akron has had what the Park & Rec Board calls a "primit…