Social Distancing Birthday Parade
Many turned out to wish Ray Cheavacci an 84th birthday Wednesday afternoon. A car caravan complete with fire trucks helped the Town of Newstead resident celebrate.
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Town of Newstead has first confirmed COVID-19 case
The first confirmed COVID-19 case in the Town of Newstead was announced today. There is no other information at this time. https://erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dd7f1c0c352e4192ab162a1dfadc58e1
Read moreDonald Eugene Willman
The Reverend Donald E. Willman, 85, of State College, Pennsylvania, formerly of Akron, New York went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 22, 2020.
Read moreErie County Comptroller shares estimated sales tax revenue loss due to COVID-19
Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw has analyzed sales tax projections for every village, town, city and school district through June for “best and worst-case scenarios,” depending on the percentage of sales tax reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic March through June 2020. Using figures currently available to his office, including total sale tax received from March to June in 2019, members of Comptroller Mychajliw’s Accounting Division ran this analysis to assist local leaders and superintendents as they monitor and adjust their budgets.
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Public Safety team proactively working to keep community safe
Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Services Coordinator Dan Kowalik is leading a public safety team made up of critical local government, school, and first responder representatives as the community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreMarjorie A. Meyers
Marjorie A. Meyers (nee O’Neill) of Akron, entered into rest at the age of 85 on March 10, 2020.
Read moreChild care available to medical professionals and first responders
The Akron Central School District is partnering with Rattles to Reading Child Care, Inc., located at 6263 Scotland Rd, Akron, New York, to provide access to childcare for medical workers and first responders while schools are closed due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Read moreGroups planning events asked to contact Emergency Services Coordinators
Akron-Newstead Emergency Services Coordinators are asking all groups, churches, and organizations planning events in the next two to three weeks to contact them at 716-542-4573 Ext 213 as soon as possible. Coordination of planned events such as drive through barbecues, etc. through Emergency Services will help maintain social distancing and protect those having the event and those participating.
Read moreFriedman & Ranzenhofer moves to email and phone contact only
Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC announced last week that they are taking all necessary precautions to protect the safety and well-being of their employees.
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Letters to the Editor It is important to come together as a community The COVID-19 outbreak has been a challenging time for all of us, as our daily lives have changed drastically. While the future remains uncertain, it is important that we come together as a community and do everything we can to get through this unprecedented situation.
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