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State Police looking for public assistance in fraud investigation

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 0 min read

The New York State Police – SP Clarence Bureau of Criminal Investigation have an ongoing fraudulent financial investigation where we are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims to a fraudulent financial activity. It is believed the fraudulent transactions are connected to purchases made at a fast-food establishment on Transit Road in the town of Clarence in between the dates of January 15, 2026 – April 10, 2026. SP Clarence Investigators urge individuals to carefully review their credit card and debit card statements to specifically look for any unauthorized or suspicious transactions listed under the business name of “Jays Creates”

Voter early mail and absentee ballot applications available

April 23, 2026April 29, 2026 0 min read

Early Mail and Absentee ballot applications for the Akron Central School May Budget Vote and School Board Elections may be acquired by contacting the District Office at (716)542-5006 or by emailing the District Clerk at districtclerk@akronk12.org. The completed application must be returned to the district on or before Tuesday, May 12 if the ballot is to be mailed to the resident. Or, the completed application must be received by the district no later than Monday, May 18 if the ballot is being picked up by the voter. Ballots are due in the Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on vote day,

Freedom Train Display at the Newstead Public Library

April 23, 2026April 29, 2026 0 min read

Local resident and train enthusiast Bob Scheib shares his model of the American Freedom Train and boxcars labeled with names of the original thirteen colonies with the library. All are invited to enjoy this exhibit of trains and memorabilia from the American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition of unique artifacts honoring the bicentennial celebration of 1976. Bob will introduce the film, Bicentennial on Tour: The American Freedom Train (filmmaker Peter Dibble), on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a discussion.

Residents raise concerns during public hearing on tax cap override

April 16, 2026April 25, 2026 3 min read

Some Village of Akron residents appeared before the Village Board at their April 6 meeting with concerns over rising assessments, increased taxes, and their proposal to pass a local law allowing the tax levy relating to the 2026-2027 Village Budget to exceed the state tax levy cap.

Town and Village Boards voice support for ‘Read to Lead Program’

April 16, 2026April 25, 2026 1 min read

The Newstead Town Board and Akron Village Boards have adopted resolutions in support of the “Read to Lead” initiative developed by Akron Central School student Audrey Garverick and supported by the Akron Central School Board of Education.

Village of Akron organizes for ’26-27, appointments and committees set

April 9, 2026April 25, 2026 6 min read

Akron Village Board members held their organizational meeting for 2026-2027 on April 6.

Newstead Town Board approves egg processing facility site-plan

March 26, 2026April 13, 2026 3 min read

Newstead Town Board members determined a proposed egg processing facility on North Millgrove Road will not have a significant effect on the environment and issue a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Negative Declaration at their Board meeting Monday night.