Sheriff’s Office blotter includes burnt food and barking dog
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from December 22, 2024 to December 28, 2024.
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Basketball teams hold toy drive
The Akron High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams held a toy drive during their December home games. Donations were delivered to Oshei Children’s Hospital to bring some joy to young patients. The teams say “Thank you!” to all who contributed to the drive! Coach Justin Gerstung and Coach Antoinette Abrams accompanied the team members on the delivery before the school’s holiday recess.
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Information shared with Board of Education as 25-26 budget process begins
Akron Central Board of Education members began to receive information at their December 18 meeting as the 2025-2026 school budget development process begins.
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Snowfall adds to Holiday decor
The Village of Akron decorations in the Main Street business district received an added touch on Saturday night with a gentle snowfall.
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Field Hockey team raises awareness of Prostate Cancer Research
As the Akron Varsity Field Hockey team takes to post-season competition on the field today, they will honor the men in their lives and raise awareness about an important cause: Prostate Cancer Research.
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Chamber and Sanctuary offer spooky fun this weekend
Akron Chamber of Commerce and White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary have teamed up to offer some spooky fun this weekend.
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Sheriff’s Office blotter includes unwelcome guest
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from October 6, 2024 to October 12, 2024. 10/06/24 Patrol responded to Akron Falls Park for a report suspicious people in the area. Nothing appeared out of order. The Fire Department responded to Main Rd for a smoke detector activation. 10/07/24 First Aid responded to Westgate Ave. First Aid responded to Newton Ave. First Aid responded to Main Rd. First Aid responded to Dover Downs St. Patrol responded to a one car motor vehicle accident on Rapids Rd. Minor injuries
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Skyline Park to receive new playground equipment
New playground equipment will be installed in Skyline Park following action by the Newstead Town Board Monday night.
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New Tiger Athletic Logo chosen following final voting round
Akron Central School has a new athletic logo. Following an open opportunity to submit ideas for a new athletic logo and three rounds of voting to narrow the selections, Akron Central is proud to have a new logo to represent the Akron Tigers. Voting wrapped up on Friday, October 11, 2024, following the school’s Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities.
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Akron Central High School continues Homecoming tradition of collecting PB&J
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DONATIONS SOUGHT – Akron Central High School Student Council members (l-r) Secretary Peter Sokolofsky, Treasurer Tiana Kabingira Kipendo, Vice President Anthony Consiglio, President Ava Fox, and Member-at-Large Ella Liss, remind parents and students to stock up on peanut butter and jelly for donation to the annual Homecoming Food Drive to benefit the Akron-Newstead Food Pantry.
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