Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Local author, Amy Crockford and the Bookmobile will be at West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, Sunday, August 15.
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Newstead Town Clerk Dawn Izydorczak has issued a statement that this week’s garbage pickup in the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead will be delayed until tomorrow, Saturday, July 24. Recycling will be picked up today as usual.
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Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, July 15. Following the swearing in of newly elected Board members Philip Kenline and Erik Polkowski, the board held an election of officers.
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Newstead Recreation staff and rec participants focused on the core value of Honesty last week, emphasizing the demonstration and upholding of the highest integrity.
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