Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The Akron and Newstead Fire Companies are working together with UTV’s to rescue stranded motorists in the Clarence Center Road and Dye Road area. There are reports of several stranded cars throughout Akron/Newstead.
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Route 93 from Route 5 to the Niagara County Line is now closed. APD And the AFC fire chief advised Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Manager of two disabled tractor trailers stuck in the roadway. There is currently a travel ban in both the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead.
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Emergency Manager for the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron, Dan Kowalik reports that as of 11:30 a.m. Electric Power was still on in the Village of Akron and the Town of Newstead had 190 customers without power as of 11:00 a.m. Pixley’s ShurFine is closing at noon today, December 23 and will be closed tomorrow as well. Both Akron and Newstead Fire Companies have standby crews in their respected halls. Snow is blinding in the area. Updates from both highway departments will be shared as available. Both the Town and Village have a travel ban in place.
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Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson and Town of Newstead Supervisor David Cummings have declared a State of Emergency and a Travel Ban for the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead effective 9:30 am. Friday morning, December 23. Updates will be shared as available
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Akron Central School Superintendent of Schools Patrick D. McCabe announced this morning that due to forecasted extreme weather conditions, the Akron Central School District will be closed, including all afterschool activities, on Friday, December 23, 2022. “We understand that the decision to close schools has a big effect on all members of our school community. It is our hope that early notification allows families additional time to make the necessary arrangements for work and childcare,” McCabe said. “We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.”
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The Akron-Newstead Senior Center has announced it will be closed Friday, December 23 in anticipation of the blizzard. “Please stay safe, stay home, and stay warm,” Senior Coordinator Sarah Young encourages.
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– The Akron Central High School Orchestra performed at the Akron/Newstead Senior Center during lunch on Wednesday, December 14. The audience enjoyed a variety of holiday music shared by the gifted musicians.
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Village of Akron residents are reminded there is no overnight parking on Village Streets during winter months. Vehicles parked on the roadways or in parking spots not allocated by village permits make snow removal difficult and at times dangerous.
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Modern Disposal, servicing the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron just announced that pick-up is cancelled Friday, December 23 in light of weather reports of high winds. A double refuse/recycling collection is planned for Friday, December 30 at the regular time. Previously they had said it would be picked up early tomorrow.
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The newest businesses on Main Street Akron, Rust Belt and Fiddle & Fig held a Grand Opening last Saturday.
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