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Robert Bruce Mertens

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 1 min read

Robert Bruce Mertens, 85 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (April 22, 2020) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born June 9, 1934, a son of the late George and Mary Johnson Mertens. Bruce as he was known by so many people was the owner of Merts Wholesale Auto Parts in Akron. Bruce had served his country with the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He was a longtime member of the Akron Newstead Rotary Club and was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins and was an

Town of Newstead confirmed COVID-19 cases increase

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 0 min read

The Erie County map of confirmed COVID-19 cases shows an increase in the 14001 area. https://erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dd7f1c0c352e4192ab162a1dfadc58e1

Gloria M. Rembas

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 1 min read

Gloria M. Rembas, 71 of Akron, New York, went back into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2020. She was born April 18, 1948 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Fliss Rembas.

Norman B. Heiman

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 1 min read

Norman B. Heiman, “Bruce” passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born in Buffalo, New York on March 1, 1938 to the late Norman F. and Jessie (Geddes) Heiman.

Akron Police Blotter

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 3 min read

Akron Police officers conducted a number of vehicle patrols March 30 through April 12, 2020. Some of the calls to which they responded follow:

April 16 Classifieds

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 5 min read

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Akron Central School’s Music Education Program receives national recognition for 8th year

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 4 min read

The Akron Central School District recently received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the eighth consecutive year.

COVID-19 related stories welcome

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 0 min read

Working remotely from work, home schooling, have innovative ways you are coping with the changes in daily routine? Any other stories related to our current handling of the COVID-19 closures and changes?

Newstead Public Library to hold a Bear Hunt

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 1 min read

Newstead Public Library is hosting a reading of We’re going on a Bear Hunt written by Michael Rosen and Crafts and Games with Michele on their Facebook® page. Display your crafted bear or staffed bear friend in your house window by April 18. Take a walk or drive and search for bears. Details on the library Facebook® page.

Free Resource to Help Teens Understand Financial Impact of COVID-19 and Support K-12 Online Learning

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 2 min read

Junior Achievement of Western New York is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19. The guide is designed to answer teens’ questions about the economic implications of COVID-19, including “Why are some store shelves empty?”, “Why are some people losing their jobs?” and “Are we going into a recession, or even a depression?” The guide is available at JA.org/MakingSense.