Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
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 a full remote model on December 14, Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe announced on Thursday.
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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 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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“Light Up Akron” on December 12 will include a festive Car/Firetruck Parade weaving through the village beginning at 4 p.m.
Read moreBelow is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from November 22 to November 28.
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Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday, November 30 that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 16 since his last update, bringing the total to 109 positive since March, 62 of those added over the last six weeks.
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Newstead Town Board members voted to approve some code changes, adopt a fire contract for the northeast portion of the Town, and approved a site plan during their meeting Monday night.
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Decorations are heralding the upcoming Light Up Akron, set for Saturday, December 12 and helping Russell Park and Main Street in Akron, look a lot like Christmas. Department of Public Works is instrumental in hanging the lights and volunteers are working to provide a safe and festive event to kick off the Holiday season. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes and make Akron a destination to drive through for the holidays.
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By Rich Place Students at Akron Central School will once again return to fully remote learning on Monday following Thanksgiving recess.
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