Akron Sports opens Baseball and Softball Registration
Akron Sports is now offering Softball in addition to Baseball for 2021. Akron Sports has joined the GLOW league to expand playing opportunities with neighboring Towns.
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Akron Central looking for clarification of proposed state aid
Akron Central School Board of Education members received a preliminary look at projected state aid for the next budget cycle during their meeting last Wednesday night.
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Village of Akron moves forward with Code Enforcement backup plan
Village of Akron Board members moved forward with implementing their Code Enforcement officer backup plan to handle situation when Akron Code Enforcement Officer Michael Borth is not available due to vacation, training, illness, conflict of interest situations or other reasons, during their meeting Monday.
Read moreSheriff’s Office blotter includes slashed tire, accidents
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from January 17 to January 23.
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Akron Bloodmobile will help to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month.
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ACS prepares for Modified Swim, Winter high risk sports – Registration due February 1
Section VI Athletics has announced the authorization for the start of high-risk sports for the Winter sport season for the 2021-21 school year. Registration is currently open for those wishing to participate in modified swimming.
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Akron Police Department Reform survey available through February 1
An Akron Police Department Reform Survey is available at the Akron Village Hall and online on the Akron Bugle Facebook page and this link through February 1.
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Newstead confirmed COVID-19 up 22 over one week period
Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code rose by 22 last week, bringing the total to 426 positive since March. Countywide map available at this link Kowalik reminds local residents they need to be smart and follow the recommendations being sent forth by the local health officials.
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Section VI Schools set to begin some Winter Sports
The Section VI Executive Committee met on January 12 and re-confirmed their support to move forward with low and moderate risk sports starting Monday.
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Streetscape suggestions for Main Street to develop into a plan for spring implementation
Akron Village Board members are expected to review a preliminary streetscape plan for an ADA sidewalk, aprons, and crosswalks project on Main Street presented in October of 2020 with an eye toward finalizing a plan to be implemented this Spring.
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