Akron is proud to host Stacey Besch's 170th event
The Akron Hometowner Sex trafficking can occur anywhere By Sabrina Escalante On August 21, Teresa Horton helped host Stacey Besch, an advocate for sex abuse victims and speaker on s…
You Filthy Animal: Pet Salon on wheels
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante Kim Meyers, a certified veterinary technician and groomer, opened her traveling pet salon, You Filthy Animal, six months ago. She travels thr…
EMA/Sheriff building moves to next phase
By Kim Fickett An initial list of specifications for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus was reviewed by the Plymouth Count…
Get down in the dirt: Spink Tractor Pull to benefit Gabel family
By Kim Fickett Who’s ready to get down in the dirt? That’s right, the second annual Spink Shootout is being held Sept. 13-14. The two-day event begins at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13…
NHD Booster Club in its infancy
By Kim Fickett It’s all about the kids. That is the inspiration behind the idea to form a National History Day (NHD) Booster Club at Akron-Westfield. “Costs for NHD are not included in…
Opiod funding request met with contention by VanOtterloo
By Kim Fickett The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting got a little heated on Tuesday, Aug. 26, in a discussion surrounding an opioid funds funding request by Merrill Ambulanc…
The Domed Masterpiece
Kim Fickett Simply put, it’s a masterpiece. Plymouth County’s domed Gothic-arch Round Barn is one of the nation’s rarest structures still standing in the nation, and an upcoming tour …
New Children’s Center director is making big changes
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante On July 22, Casey Jacobs accepted the role of the new director for the Akron Children's Center. She has big goals and is making big moves …
God, goals, and good vibes: Teen Bible Study meets at The Spot
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Hannah and Michael Moos have been leading Akron's Teen Bible Study since 2022, and are eager to start their next session. Wednesday, Sept. …
Time travel, in a trunk: Local youth learn about the past through Travelling Trunk event
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante On Wednesday, Aug. 6, Carol Brown, Wanda Oltmanns, and Joellen Toben loaded the Akron Area Museum’s Travelling Trunk filled with artifacts, r…
Once a Panther, always a Panther: Westfield Reunion draws over 100 alumni
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Westfield was booming with Panther alumni during the Reunion Luncheon on Aug. 9. The event was held at the Community Center and the Congrega…
Young Akron entrepreneur runs lemonade stand: Sales fund YouTube channel
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Oliver Alm, 10, of Akron, has been selling lemonade during the past three summers, often doing so in sweltering heat. He admits that at firs…
New school year brings fresh touches to A-W
By Kim Fickett As Akron-Westfield students returned to school last Friday, Aug. 22, they were welcomed back with some noticeable improvements to their school. Whether it was the facili…
Long-standing tradition has special meaning for all involved
By Kim Fickett A new school year means a fresh start. And for more than 40 years, the Akron-Westfield School District and the Akron Legion Post 186 have come together to commemorate th…
Westfield council has low key meeting
By Kim Fickett The Westfield City Council had a pretty light meeting on Monday, Aug. 18. Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Beth Terpstra provided the council with an update on the water…
Rev up your tractor and get ready to cruise
By Kim Fickett Grab your tractor or side-by-side and get ready to cruise the scenic rural Loess Hills. That’s right, the Akron-Westfield FFA has announced its inaugural Alumni Tractor …