Holiday Receipt Rebate winners
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…
Beth Finzen celebrates 98 years
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. Her children are: Suzanne Lundgren, …
Elementary Holiday Concert Nov. 29
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.
Care Center board holds discussion on assisted living project
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, t…
Hallelujah! Community Christmas program rings in the season
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 …
Activities enjoyed by many at Hometown Christmas
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 …
Akron FBC Hosts Triumphant Sound Quartet for Second Annual Holiday Concert
By Jennifer Wendel Akron First Baptist Church (FBC) is delighted to announce the return of the Triumphant Sound Quartet for a second year at the Akron Opera House. Pastor Michael Moos …
Akron Area Chamber of Commerce announces numerous events and promotions for the Holidays
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 en…
Board of Supervisors edits turbine policy
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…
Preliminary election results are in
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 …
Westerners overcome obstacles to cap successful season
By Greg Bates, Contributing writer Everything seemed to be stacked against the Akron-Westfield football team this season. A new coaching staff stepped in, so the players had to learn a…
Janel Pearson Receives The Gold Award
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 wit…
Akron-Westfield and Heeren Family: A Heartfelt Tribute to Matt Heeren's Legacy
By: Jennifer Wendel In a touching collaboration, the Akron-Westfield Class of 2003 and the Heeren family joined hands to ensure that the memory of their beloved, Matt Heeren, remains a…
Community Foundation distributes grants
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 Akro…
Akron Hometowner Looking for New Editor
By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner The Akron Hometowner is looking for a motivated individual, passionate about local news and the city of Akron. The publication is owned by Nelson M…