Theory of Relativity set to open on ACS stage
Bursting with originality, “The Theory of Relativity” comes to the Edward Allen Auditorium stage for the first time next week.
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COVID-19 test kits available for Village of Akron and Town of Newstead residents
Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Manager Daniel Kowalik has announced that Local Emergency Managers will be distributing Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits to Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for residents while supplies last. This is will be a walk-in distribution and NOT a drive through one.
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Garbage pick-up delayed
All trash routes in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron are delayed this week. Friday routes are pushed to Saturday. Joseph M. Hickman Strategic/Municipal Sales Manager said, “With the current spike around our community and country of COVID-19 cases, we may experience service delays in your area. The safety of our employees and our customers is our highest priority, and we are working to ensure you are serviced as close to the expected service date as possible. Friday routes may push to Saturday, please leave garbage out if it is not collected on Friday. “
Read moreACS names Tiger Athletes of the Week
The 2021-22 Winter sport season is quickly winding down with some teams having completed their league championship meet. Selected Tiger Athletes of the Week are two Tigersharks, Shea Masse from the girls team and Aiden Polkowski from the boys, who excelled at the Niagara-Orleans League Championships, bringing home the blue ribbon and league patch.
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Section VI goes to cashless ticket sales
Section VI will move to all-digital ticketing through GoFan for the upcoming winter post season championships. All tickets for Section VI Championship events at neutral sites will need to be purchased on-line ahead of time at: https://gofan.co/SectionVI.
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Kearns warns motorists of new text messaging scam
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is alerting residents about a new text message phishing scheme that is circulating across Erie County. The text messages include a link that claims to direct consumers to a page that will provide information of overpayment to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV). The link then prompts individuals to confirm their email in an embedded link in order to acquire a refund.
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COVID-19 Test kits available at Newstead Public Library
The Newstead Public Library has COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests available. Area residents are invited to pick up while supplies last. Newstead Public Library is open on Monday and Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. © Can Stock Photo / chandlervid85
Read moreCrash on Rt 77 in Pembroke, claims life
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-car motor vehicle accident which occurred on Route 77 in the Town of Pembroke.
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Garbage pickup delayed to Saturday
Weather conditions, and a significant accumulation of snow, prompted Modern Disposal Services to suspend collection operations on Monday January 17, 2022.
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Akron Central to implement ‘Test to Stay’
Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe posted a letter to the Akron Central School website Friday afternoon, announcing that the Erie County Department of Health has determined that the Akron Central School District may implement “Test to Stay,” subject to the approval and compliance with the requirements of the ECDOH.
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