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Village water customers encouraged to let their water drip

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A Code Red was issued to Village of Akron water customers on Friday afternoon encouraging them to let their water drip during the extreme cold conditions. “Due to the depth of the frost in the ground and the predicted low temperatures anticipated for the weekend, the village advises residents to allow faucets to drip overnight to keep your water service from freezing. Thank you,” the alert advises. The frost level in the Village of Akron is currently about 2 and a half feet deep, with the potential for freezing pipes increasing as cold weather continues according to a report at

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Akron service organizations continue to make a difference

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A dedicated team of 19 Akron residents—10 students and nine adults—traveled to the heart of La Saona in Baní, Dominican Republic, last week, with a singular mission: to serve. Representing a powerful alliance between the Akron Lady Lions, the Akron Lions Club, the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club, and the ACS Interact Club, this “Just Build It!” team spent 5 days revitalizing the Elizabeth Seton Nutrition Center. A Community in Need The Elizabeth Seton Nutrition Center sits in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in North America. In La Saona, a community of over 2,000 people, the struggle for survival is a

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Extreme Cold warning issued

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Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron, has asked that the following Advisories be shared with local residents. Light to moderate snow will overspread the region today, February 6. having the potential for snow squalls tonight. Lake effect snow will develop Saturday south of Lake Ontario and linger into Sunday. Additionally, frigid air and gusty winds will arrive tonight and last into Saturday, with the cold air to linger throughout the weekend. Hazards in Effect: ·                Extreme Cold Warning in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, southern Erie, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario from 1AM Saturday through 10AM Sunday ·                Cold Weather Advisory in effect

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Discoloration of Village of Akron water possible

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Due to the ongoing severe cold temperatures, there has been a water main break within the Village of Akron water system. The Village Public Works Department has located the break and are working towards a solution. The break has created turbulence in the lines causing the occurrence of temporarily discolored water due to sediment in the pipes. There is not a boil notice in place at this time. The Village thanks residents for their patience.

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Akron Central School Kindergarten Registration set for 2026-2027

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The Akron Central School District has announced dates for Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents of children born between December 2, 2020 and December 1, 2021 are reminded that it is time to register their child for kindergarten. Dates for registration packet drop off are Monday through Monday, February 2nd through February 13, 2026, from 8am until 3pm. Completed registration packets may also be emailed or mailed in. If your child is already registered through our UPK program, there is no need to register again for Kindergarten. To receive a registration packet to register your child, or for

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Recommendations for weathering the weather

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Dan Kowalik Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron, has shared the following information from Erie County. Due to expected winter storm conditions, a Travel Advisory will be in place for all of Erie County starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A multi-day winter weather storm with strong winds, heavy snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures will affect Western New York starting Monday, January 19. This will create hazardous travel conditions on roads, highways and sidewalks. Most parts of Erie County will receive one foot or more of snow through Wednesday; major impacts will be seen in towns

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