Westerners put up 28 unanswered points to beat Sibley-Ocheyedan

By Greg Bates Contributing writer

One week after its offense sputtered, the Akron-Westfield football team rebounded in a big way.

The Westerners racked up 391 yards and their defense created four turnovers and a touchdown as they took down visiting Sibley-Ocheyedan, 45-18, on Sept. 2.

After trailing late in the second quarter, Akron-Westfield scored the game’s final 28 points.

Westerners drop four matches on the week

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer

It was a tough three-day stretch for the Akron-Westfield volleyball team.

The Westerners dropped a four-set match to Remsen St. Mary’s on Aug. 29 and then lost all three of its matches in the Boyden-Hull Tournament on Aug. 31.

Akron-Westfield is now 1-5 on the young season as it gets into the heart of its War Eagle Conference schedule.

Boie is top finisher for boys

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer

The Akron-Westfield cross country teams kicked off their season on Aug. 29 at the BHRV meet at the Rolling Hills Country Club.

The boys placed fifth, while the girls had just one runner compete. 

“Great first meet of the year,” Westerners coach Jerod Bruget said. 

By Jennifer Wendel

The Akron community recently showcased its unity by supporting the Akron Community Trail Paving Project Committee's distinctive fundraising initiative, in collaboration with the "Tri-State Cruisers."

Residents enjoyed classic cars and $5 Root Beer Floats at the event, hosted at Akron City Hall. The sponsorship from Wells Dairy, Pepsi, and Maynards underscored local businesses' commitment to community welfare.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

The school year is in full swing and there are new programs to draw in local youth. Children’s Librarian Brooke Loutsch explains how Kid’s Day is an opportunity to experience after school fun.

“We typically do game days on the first Wednesday of the month and do a movie day on the last Wednesday of the month.” Brooke describes this particular program as providing kids of all ages a safe place with an entertaining environment.

A-K cross country coach battles elements in Booneville Backroads Ultra

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer 

It was like nothing Jerod Bruget had ever experienced.

The former U.S. Marine has six marathons under his belt, but those didn’t prepare him for the ultimate event. 

Christopher Colt reflects on military service that’s taken him around the world but kept him rooted in Akron.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

His call to duty started on Christmas Eve nearly 25 years ago. Today, Akron’s Christopher Colt marks his service to our country with an achievement bestowed upon roughly just 2% of those enlisted in the Air Force.

A-W falls in opener

By Hank Krause

Experienced group back on gridiron, Westerner football trying to qualify for playoffs for first time since 2018

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer

The seniors on this year’s Akron-Westfield football team have never experienced a winning season or qualified for playoffs during their high school tenure.

Coming off a disappointing 2-7 campaign a year ago, the Westerners return a solid group of guys who are ready to win.