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Parents continue to ask for mask mandate to be lifted

July 8, 2021July 11, 2021 5 min read

Thanking the Akron Central School Board of Education for their letter to the State regarding lifting of mask mandates several parents reiterated their position that the mask mandate be lifted at Akron regardless of the state, during the June 23 Board of Education meeting. They cited physical and mental health concerns for children, in urging the board to take action. Parents had appeared at the previous Board meeting with similar concerns.

Four days with family friendly activities planned during Akron Fourth of July Celebration

June 30, 2021July 8, 2021 1 min read

The Fourth of July Celebration in Akron has activities planned from July 1 through July 4.

Fireworks, parade on schedule for Akron Fourth of July

June 17, 2021July 8, 2021 0 min read

The Akron Celebration Committee is finalizing plans for the 2021 Akron Fourth of July Celebration. In a preview released this week plans include: July 3rd Fireworks at dusk in Veterans Park. July 4th Power Wheels Race on Main Street at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Soapbox Derby at 11:00 a.m. Chicken Barbecue 11:00 a.m. in Russell Park along with additional food stands. Wolcottsville Wildlife will be in Russell Park as well as Face Painting. The Kiddie parade begins at 4:15 p.m. with a Pirates and Mermaids theme. The Gala Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. with a Candyland theme. Look for

Brush pick-up returns to weekly in Village of Akron

June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 4 min read

Brush pick-up in the Village of Akron, which was scheduled weekly in recent years, is returning to a weekly schedule according to Manager of Public Works Jon Cummings’ report at Monday’s Akron Village Board meeting.

Friday is voter registration deadline for June 22 primary

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 0 min read

This Friday, May 28, is the voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, June 22 primaries.

Budget passes, Polkowski and Kenline re-elected to Akron Central School Board of Education

May 18, 2021May 25, 2021 1 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education voters approved a $32,597,101.25 budget for 2021-22 budget on Tuesday night with 331 yes votes to 81 no votes. There were a total of 418 voters casting ballots.

Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale set for June 19

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 0 min read

The Annual Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale is planned for Saturday, June 19 in the Main Street business district from 9 to 2 p.m.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in 14001 decrease for third week

May 13, 2021May 25, 2021 1 min read

COVID-19 updates on Wednesday indicated another decrease in confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, the second week new case totals were less than the previous week.

COVID-19 vaccinations available

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 0 min read

A COVID-19 mobile site opened this afternoon in the Village of Akron. The Erie County Department of Health Mobile Unit is at Akron Village Hall today until 6 p.m. administering first dose Pfizer Shots for ages 16 plus. Register at Tinyurl.com/Akron0505, or call 858-2929. J&J vaccinations are available at the Akron Pharmacy, Main Street, Akron. Call them for appointment information 542-6300. There are still some openings for this Friday, and for upcoming weeks.

Help sought in identifying subject

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 0 min read

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the subject pictured below. The subject has been developed as a person of interest in relation to a property crime being investigated in the Town of Alabama. The subject appears to have a tattoo on his right forearm. If you have any information, we urge you to please contact Investigator Ryan DeLong at 585-345-3000 ext. 3572.