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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Free Toy distribution planned at Akron Lodge
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
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
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
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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Parade route announced for December 12 ‘Light Up Akron’
“Light Up Akron” on December 12 will include a festive Car/Firetruck Parade weaving through the village beginning at 4 p.m.
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