Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The recent extended near zero temperatures are showing up in increased costs of obtaining electric power for Village of Akron Electric customers. Akron Village Board members discussed a memorandum from the New York Municipal Power Agency (MEUA), of which Akron is a member system, outlining the impact.
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Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron, has asked that the following Advisories be shared with local residents. Light to moderate snow will overspread the region today, February 6. having the potential for snow squalls tonight. Lake effect snow will develop Saturday south of Lake Ontario and linger into Sunday. Additionally, frigid air and gusty winds will arrive tonight and last into Saturday, with the cold air to linger throughout the weekend. Hazards in Effect: · Extreme Cold Warning in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, southern Erie, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario from 1AM Saturday through 10AM Sunday · Cold Weather Advisory in effect
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Due to the ongoing severe cold temperatures, there has been a water main break within the Village of Akron water system. The Village Public Works Department has located the break and are working towards a solution. The break has created turbulence in the lines causing the occurrence of temporarily discolored water due to sediment in the pipes. There is not a boil notice in place at this time. The Village thanks residents for their patience.
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The Akron Central School District has announced dates for Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents of children born between December 2, 2020 and December 1, 2021 are reminded that it is time to register their child for kindergarten. Dates for registration packet drop off are Monday through Monday, February 2nd through February 13, 2026, from 8am until 3pm. Completed registration packets may also be emailed or mailed in. If your child is already registered through our UPK program, there is no need to register again for Kindergarten. To receive a registration packet to register your child, or for
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The Village of Akron has issued reminders to Village of Akron residents that the Village Code requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
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Dan Kowalik Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron, has shared the following information from Erie County. Due to expected winter storm conditions, a Travel Advisory will be in place for all of Erie County starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A multi-day winter weather storm with strong winds, heavy snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures will affect Western New York starting Monday, January 19. This will create hazardous travel conditions on roads, highways and sidewalks. Most parts of Erie County will receive one foot or more of snow through Wednesday; major impacts will be seen in towns
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A Travel Advisory is in effect in all of Erie County as of 11 a.m. Monday, December 29. The National Weather Service has forecasts for your specific location. https://forecast.weather.gov Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Management Coordinator Dan Kowalik has shared the following information from Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Emergency Management. The Winter Storm Severity Index has reached the major stage in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Wayne, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison Counties for Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. through Thursday at 7:00 a.m. Expect considerable disruptions to daily life as there will be dangerous or impossible driving conditions
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Village of Akron personnel took advantage of the break in weather on Wednesday to begin installing a new flagpole in Russell Park. The new pole will fly an American Flag most of the year and will be used for the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop, replacing the crane currently used. A new ball is being fabricated which will be lighter and easier to use than the wrecking ball which has dropped to welcome in the new year for many years.
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The Akron Bugle will be on vacation from Thursday, December 18. 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. News and advertising for the December 18 issue is Monday noon on December 15, News and advertising for the January 1, 2026 issue is Friday noon on December 26 (earlier if possible). Anything that needs to be published prior to January 1 should be submitted for the December 18 issue. There will not be an issue on December 25. News and Advertising can be emailed to akronbugle@gmail.com or put in our drop off box in the stairwell at 67 Main Street or dropped
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The Village of Akron has announced that due to a garage fire that occurred in the Village today, there may be some discoloration in the water due to the high pull on the system from the fire hydrants. This issue should only last a short time. They thank customers for their patience. Three fire companies responded to the scene Akron, Newstead, and Clarence. photo by Mike Capan
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