Congratulations to the winners of the first round of Akron Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Receipt Rebate Drawing. A total of $500 Chamber Bucks were awarded. Winners were drawn Dec. 6 and could receive up to $50 in Chamber Bucks depending on the amount of their receipt. Winners can pick up winning Chamber Bucks at Security National Bank.

Elizabeth (Beth) Finzen will be turning 98 years old Dec. 23. She was born on

December 23, 1925. Now, she lives at the Akron Care Center in Akron. 

The Akron-Westfield Discovergarten through fourth grade performed their Holiday Concert Nov. 29 in the elementary gym. Director was Kyle Schroeder and accompanist was Kathy Johnson.

By Dodie Hook

The Akron Care Center board held a special meeting Nov. 28 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home to discuss the assisted living project. Since an action item was not on the agenda, the board could not take official action but just have a discussion.

The 52nd annual Akron Area Community Christmas program was held Dec. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Many churches participated in the program sharing music. Prior to the start of the program, a brass prelude was provided by the Birdie and Carol Harris School of Performing Arts with Kevin Linder as director.

By Dodie Hook

The weather was delightful and the activities were plenty Nov. 29 as many came to partake in the Hometown Christmas activities in Akron. The popular event is sponsored by The Akron Area Chamber of Commerce.

By Jennifer Wendel

By Karl Jones, Contributing Writer

Earlier this month, the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce released information on several events and promotions that will be taking place through the end of the year. With businesses and organizations that are members of the Chamber offering programs with the goal to encourage shopping local, and raising awareness of community organizations and projects, the highlight of the announcement would be the return of Christmas events.

By Karl Jones
Contributing writer

On October 24, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved a new revision for the county’s zoning ordinance.

The new ordinance will require that a setback equal to three and a half time the apex of wind turbines within the county. While early attempt to install solar and wind plants is still going on, the board wants to make the setback for a tower between 550 and 600 feet and make the setback, 1925 and 2100 feet setback

By Karl Jones, Contributing writer

Last Tuesday voters took to the poles to decide a wide variety of important elected positions in the area. While the totals have not been officially declared, we do have the preliminary numbers which will give us a good idea of how various candidates did.

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer

Everything seemed to be stacked against the Akron-Westfield football team this season.

Janel Pearson Receives The Gold Award

A Testament to Dedication and Community

By Jennifer Wendel

Janel Pearson, a prominent REALTOR® with NextHome Tristate Realty, has been honored with The Gold Award, a prestigious recognition that symbolizes excellence in the world of real estate. This award not only celebrates her outstanding work but also sheds light on what makes this award and her journey in real estate truly remarkable.

By: Jennifer Wendel

The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County recently disbursed a total of $139,875 in grants to many organizations in the county including four from Akron.

Recipients from Akron