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Akron Central High School to transition to virtual for 10 days

September 22, 2021September 28, 2021 3 min read

High School students at Akron Central will begin transitioning to ten days of virtual learning, the District learned Wednesday night. Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe reported to Board of Education members during their September 22 meeting, that numbers of COVID-19 cases in the High School and evidence that it is being transmitted in the school setting, have reached a level that Erie County Health Department is requiring a move to virtual learning for ten days.

Board of Education meeting shifts to ZOOM only

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 0 min read

Garbage pick-up delayed

September 17, 2021September 22, 2021 0 min read

With an ongoing driver shortage, Modern just told the Village of Akron that pick-up in the Village and the Town of Newstead will be delayed until Saturday, a pattern that may continue, so residents are encouraged to put their refuse to the curb on Friday and leave it until it is picked up. Village Clerk has reminded Modern that the Super Cruise is Saturday morning and they are expected to pick up Main Street first thing in the morning.

Mayor proclaims Food Pantry Week in Akron

September 16, 2021September 22, 2021 2 min read

Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9-16 as Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week during the Village Board meeting on Monday night.

5K race among planned events during “Fall Fest on Main”

September 16, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

A 5K race and Chili Cook Off are part the Akron Lady Lions second Annual “Fall Fest on Main” set to take place on September 25, 2021 throughout Main Street in Akron, NY. The Fall Fest is described as a “Family-friendly event to highlight small businesses located throughout Akron.”

Newstead sees largest increase in COVID-19 cases since pandemic began

September 9, 2021September 22, 2021 0 min read

COVID-19 updates on September 9 indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, stood at 21, the largest weekly increase since the pandemic began. The confirmed number of new weekly cases in the 14001 Zip Code is now a total of 756 since March 2020. Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, said that as of September 8, 64.5 percent in this community are vaccinated, up from 64.2 percent September 3.

West Shore Market features local each week

September 9, 2021September 13, 2021 1 min read

The West Shore Market features a number of local businesses each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the triangle at Cedar St. and Eckerson Ave. in the Village of Akron.

Village Board updates resolution on Akron Chamber of Commerce Super Cruise

August 26, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

Akron Village Board members amended their resolution of April 19, 2021, to modify the date of the Annual Super Cruise and Craft Show, during their special meeting Monday night.

Akron Board of Education sets tax rates, receives budget update

August 19, 2021September 13, 2021 7 min read

Akron Central School Business Administrator Cynthia Tretter met with the Board to give a budget update at their August 11 Board meeting. She noted that the District has more reserves than anticipated due to factors which changed after the budget was prepared.

Flower baskets out for rehab

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 0 min read

Those wondering what happened to the hanging baskets in the Main Street business district on Friday afternoon, may appreciate knowing they will only be gone for a short time. Weather conditions stressed the flowers so Village of Akron DPW crews, who carefully and regularly care for them, are working with Bedford’s Greenhouse to rehab them. Watch early next week for a new display of color.