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Grower’s permit available for Bicentennial contest
The Akron Lioness Organization is sponsoring two Town of Newstead Bicentennial Celebration contests. A facial hair judging and an 1800’s garment judging will take place in the Russell Park Gazebo, Akron, NY at 3 p.m. on July 4th. Participants entering the facial hair contest must come, clean shaven to M.R. Middaugh’s Barber Shop at 71 Main Street, Akron, to obtain a grower’s permit which is available now. Categories are Best Beard, Best Moustache, and Best Sideburns. The 1800’s vintage clothing apparel contest categories are Best Women’s Costume, Best Men’s Costume, and Best Children’s Costume. Prizes will be awarded. Grower’s permit
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Dawn Izydorczak sworn in as Supervisor
Dawn Izydorczak was sworn in as Town of Newstead Supervisor on April 10. She resigned as Town Clerk and was appointed by the Newstead Town Board to fill the remainder of former Supervisor David L. Cummings’ term, who resigned because of health reasons at a previous meeting. Jennifer DiChristina was sworn in as Town Clerk, to fill the unexpired term of Izydorczak.
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Village officials take oath of office
Newly elected Village of Akron Mayor Brian T. Perry and Trustee Darin S. Schultz, as well as reelected Trustee Michael R. Middaugh took their oath of office on April 3.
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Accused drunk driver in accident in Town of Newstead indicted on felony charges
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 50-year-old Mark S. Printup of Town of Cambria was arraigned this morning, March 22, 2023 before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi on an indictment charging him with one count of Vehicular Assault in the First Degree (Class “D” felony) and one count of Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree (Class “E” felony). It is alleged that on August 13, 2022, at approximately 10:42 p.m., the defendant was under the influence of alcohol when he drove his vehicle through a stop sign at Utley Road and Hunts Corners Road in the Town of
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February 27 Village Board meeting cancelled
The Akron Village Board meeting scheduled for tonight, Monday, February 27 is cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Business on tonight’s agenda will be handled during their regular meeting scheduled on Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
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Newstead Recreation Department kicks off the New Year
The Town of Newstead Recreation Department is hosting the following programs for the Winter-Spring 2023 Season which conclude by the end of February or mid-March, depending on the program.
Read morePortion of Foote Road closed in Royalton
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has reported that Foote Road is closed between Mann Road and Ditch Road in the Town of Royalton as of Tuesday, January 3, 2023 until further notice due to a road collapse.
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Call before heading to Village Hall December 30
The Akron Village Hall remains closed this morning, Friday, December 30 as the Village Electric Department continues work to retore power to that building and to Yogi’s. It may reopen, so it is suggested you call to check before heading there.
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