Sheriff’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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APD first on scene of shooting in Newstead, subjects arrested for other recent crimes
An Akron Police officer was the first on the scene of a shooting at 12976 Main Road in the Town of Newstead on Tuesday night, taking two subjects into custody, according to Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella.
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Sheriff’s Office investigating a shooting in Newstead
One Person Shot, One Person in Custody Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports that Deputies and Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in a restaurant parking lot.
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Newstead confirmed COVID-19 cases now at 200
Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 40 since his last update, bringing the total to 200 positive since March, slightly lower than the rise in cases reported in the previous seven days.
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