The Akron-Westfield girls track and field team earned four first place finishes in the Lady Orab Invitational at Sheldon on Aprill 21 to help them finish in the third place in the team standings.

The Akron-Westfield boys track and field dominated the relay events and Jordan Fay won the discus as the Westerners earned a second-place finish at the Hawk Relays in Hartley on April 25.

By Kim Fickett

Giving back to one’s community is not done for the accolades, it’s done to make the community a better place to live and grow. 

This is the truth of Corey and Nicolle DeRocher of Akron.

By Kim Fickett

After a several year hiatus, the Akron Fire-Rescue water fights will make their return on Saturday, May 17, at 200 Reed Street, Akron.

By Kim Fickett

Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to freshen up and declutter your home and yard. 

The City of Akron will hold its annual Spring Clean Up days on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3.

By Kim Fickett

The proposed property tax levy in Akron was uncontested at the Tuesday, April 15 public hearing.

“We didn’t have anybody present to ask any questions,” said Akron City Clerk Melea Nielsen.

By Kim Fickett

The 2025 Akron-Westfield prom is gearing up to be the Bee’s Knees on Saturday, May 3.