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Newstead confirmed COVID-19 up 22 over one week period

January 27, 2021January 28, 2021 0 min read

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

January 12, 2021January 28, 2021 1 min read

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

January 7, 2021January 12, 2021 4 min read

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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Police officer investigating crime scene

APD first on scene of shooting in Newstead, subjects arrested for other recent crimes

December 23, 2020January 12, 2021 2 min read

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

December 23, 2020January 12, 2021 0 min read

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

December 16, 2020January 12, 2021 1 min read

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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Free Toy distribution planned at Akron Lodge

December 16, 2020December 23, 2020 1 min read

The Akron Lodge #527, of Free & Accepted Masons has received a donation of over 500 unwrapped toys. These will be given away free of charge to all those in need on Saturday, December 19, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Akron, 63 John Street, Akron.

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Akron Central returns to full remote model on Monday

December 10, 2020June 30, 2021 0 min read

Akron Central returns to a full remote model on December 14, Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe announced on Thursday. 

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Newstead up 51 COVID-19 cases in past week

December 7, 2020December 23, 2020 0 min read

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 51 since his last update, bringing the total to 160 positive since March, almost triple the rise in cases reported in the previous seven days.

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Akron Central reopens schedules testing for students and staff

December 6, 2020December 10, 2020 1 min read

Akron Central reopens Monday, December 7 with the hybrid model in place for most of the Fall.  The District was on full remote for a week while staffing and testing could be addressed.

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Obituaries

  • Carl Francis Jenkins
    Carl Francis Jenkins
  • Thomas F. Keryk
    Thomas F. Keryk
  • Nicholas T. Schmitz
    Nicholas T. Schmitz
  • Lynette M. Schuler
    Lynette M. Schuler
  • Robert A. Koch
    Robert A. Koch

Classifieds

  • Classifieds May 21
  • Classifieds May 14

Legal Notices

  • NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2026 Tentative Assessment Roll Alden, NY
  • Annual Meeting of the Alden Union Cemetery
  • Alden ZBA hearing variance request
  • Notice of Public Hearing No exemption for certain energy systems
  • Garagemen’s lien
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