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Blast off with Mr. Baker’s math analysis class

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron-Westfield students in Mike Baker’s math analysis class recently participated in the 16th Annual Rocket Activity. In this event, students were challenged to design and construct rockets to achieve the longest and highest possible flight distance.

Decades of dedication: Todd Colt retires from Akron-Westfield

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Since 1985, Todd Colt has been an integral part of the Akron-Westfield educational community. Now, he is ready for retirement. "I will be 64 years old this year, and I just thought now was the right time to retire." 

‘Level Up’ at the Akron Public Library this summer

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

As summer approaches, the Akron Public Library is gearing up to host its annual Summer Reading Program, “Level Up at the Library.” 

Happy Retirement, Kent Johnson

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Thirty seven years, countless students, and many basketball games. 

Conner Wendel's Journey: Honor, Degree, Duty

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Wendel family from Akron has proudly upheld a legacy of military service for three generations. Conner Wendel has followed in the footsteps of his father, Chad Wendel, and grandfather, Walt Wendel, by enlisting to serve his country.

Akron Public Library introduces AWE Learning software

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Public Library staff are thrilled to announce a fantastic new resource for its young patrons: standalone computers featuring AWE Learning software. 

Behind every healthy student is a school nurse

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

1942 Blizzard baby shares his story

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante 

Plymouth County Preservation: Preserve, teach and protect

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Flea Market to return to Westfield

By Kim Fickett

The Westfield Flea Market is returning for its eighth season.

This year’s event will kick off from 3-8 p.m., Friday, June 13 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 14 at 200 Union St., Westfield. 

Ready, set, scramble: Lions Club prepares for annual golf outing

By Kim Fickett

If you love to golf, then we have just the event for you.

The Akron Lions Club 28th annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 15, at the Akron Golf Club.

Curbside recycling has arrived

By Kim Fickett

A new addition of services for Akron residents has begun.

Curbside recycling is now available for all residents who would like to take part.

Supervisors OK budget amendment

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors received no written or verbal comments regarding a 2024-2025 budget amendment at its Tuesday, May 27 meeting.

Splishin’ and a-Splashin’: Akron Pool opens for the season

By Kim Fickett

Rainy weather around Memorial Day may have delayed the opening of the Akron Family Aquatic Center, but not by much. 

It was only a few days after the targeted opening that the community pool opened for the 2025 season.

Fresh from the farm to your table

By Kim Fickett

For more than 40 years, Akron has hosted a farmers market, and this year will be no different.

This year’s event opens on Wednesday, June 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the Akron City Park.

City moves one step closer to purchasing residences

By Kim Fickett

The Akron City Council voted unanimously to approve paying three of its residents impacted by the 2024 summer floods money for their properties.

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