Confirmed new COVID-19 cases in 14001 drop
COVID-19 updates on Tuesday indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, dropped to two.
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Friday is voter registration deadline for June 22 primary
This Friday, May 28, is the voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, June 22 primaries.
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Erie County vaccine unit to attend Akron Sidewalk Sale and first Cruise Night
The Erie County Pop up Vaccine Unit will be in Akron for the Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale and the first Cruise night according to Town of Newstead Emergency Manager Dan Kowalik.
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Budget passes, Polkowski and Kenline re-elected to Akron Central School Board of Education
Akron Central School Board of Education voters approved a $32,597,101.25 budget for 2021-22 budget on Tuesday night with 331 yes votes to 81 no votes. There were a total of 418 voters casting ballots.
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Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale set for June 19
The Annual Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale is planned for Saturday, June 19 in the Main Street business district from 9 to 2 p.m.
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Akron Central moving to 4-day week for Middle and High School
Akron Central School students in all grade levels will be on a four day per week schedule beginning Monday, May 24 with today’s announcement that the 6th through 12th grades are moving to 4 days per week instruction.
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in 14001 decrease for third week
COVID-19 updates on Wednesday indicated another decrease in confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, the second week new case totals were less than the previous week.
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COVID-19 vaccinations available
A COVID-19 mobile site opened this afternoon in the Village of Akron. The Erie County Department of Health Mobile Unit is at Akron Village Hall today until 6 p.m. administering first dose Pfizer Shots for ages 16 plus. Register at Tinyurl.com/Akron0505, or call 858-2929. J&J vaccinations are available at the Akron Pharmacy, Main Street, Akron. Call them for appointment information 542-6300. There are still some openings for this Friday, and for upcoming weeks.
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Help sought in identifying subject
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the subject pictured below. The subject has been developed as a person of interest in relation to a property crime being investigated in the Town of Alabama. The subject appears to have a tattoo on his right forearm. If you have any information, we urge you to please contact Investigator Ryan DeLong at 585-345-3000 ext. 3572.
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Five vying for two seats on Akron Central School Board of Education
Five candidates are seeking election to two seats to be filled in the upcoming Akron Central School Board of Education election. Each candidate submitted a biography to the District for use in their annual Budget and Meet the Candidates booklet, as well as answered a question submitted by the Akron Bugle.
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