Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
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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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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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 moreThe 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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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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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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Newstead Public Librarian Kristine Sutton has announced that the library’s supply of KN95 masks is depleted. Any changes to that status will be shared as appropriate.
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The problem leading to a “boil water” notice on January 10 to Village of Akron Public Water System customers has been resolved and the notice lifted, however, the water department is offering some suggestions as customers move forward.
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Village of Akron Department of Public Works crews continue to work toward an end to the “Boil Water” notice.
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All of the Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits procured by the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Managers were distributed at Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for local residents Tuesday morning, with none remaining for a distribution on Wednesday.
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