The Akron Lion's Club is egretfully ending its paper recycling project after over 40 years. During that time it is estimated that around 1,000 tons of paper was kept from the landfill by this program, aided by the community, A-W FFA, and Heyl Trucking.

The Paper Barn is in need of major repair and the recent flood further damaged it and the paper it contained. There has also been a major decrease in the amount of paper received.

Sally Vreugdenhil is turning 90 on August 13.  Please help her celebrate by sending birthday wishes to:

Sally Vreugdenhil

311 Lee Drive

Alcester, SD  57001

Work continues at the Akron-Westfield football field and is getting closer to completion. The school is planning an Open House for the public to come see all the new construction August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Watch for more details.

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

BY SHARON FRERICHS

Akron Hometowner

This week’s pictures feature the abundant Burst of Beauty at 400 Depot Street in Akron. The photos were taken by Jo Sandra Jammerthal.

Remember, if you have pictures you would like to share send them to me at the Akron Hometowner email at akronhometowneria@ gmail.com.

Akron-Westfield graduate Allison Nixa was one of 21 students to receive a merit-based scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year from the The Tower Family Foundation.

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

SUBMITTED BY JENNY HARTMAN-MENDOZA

Westfield Mayor

Donate refrigerator to Westfield Ball Park

In Westfield, when a community member puts a call out for a need on Facebook and that call gets answered within a few hours by a local business, that is called small community hospitality!

Akron-Westfield will be well represented in the Plymouth County Fair Royalty. There are three of the four king candidates and five of the 13 queen candidates representing local 4-H or Akron-Westfield FFA. The king and queen crowning will take place Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. in Pioneer Village at the fairgrounds.

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

Plymouth County Fair

The eagerly anticipated Plymouth County Fai r is all set to bring joy and excitement to local communities, kicking off on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

By Hank Krause

Contributor

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

Emily Miller, who serves as the sponsor of Akron’s National Honor Society, is a dedicated teacher at Ak ron-We st f ield High School and also manages the Akron City Pool. NHS students Addi Naslund and Kelsey Saathoff played a crucial role in coordinating a relief drive to support individuals and families who have been impacted by the recent flood.

New nonprofit launches with GROW Challenge to provide $500 to fund idea that meets community needs

A new nonprofit organization has been formed to build on strong momentum that is underway in the Akron and Westfield communities.