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.
Read moreSheriff’s Office blotter includes noise complaint, DWI arrest
Below 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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Newstead now at 109 confirmed COVID-19 cases
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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Town of Newstead adopts Code changes, fire contract
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 begin to take shape for Light Up Akron
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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Staff vacancies force Akron Schools to go fully remote
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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National Grid has more than 2,600 Field Workers ready as forecasts call for damaging winds across Upstate New York
Customers are reminded to keep safety a priority, connect to the company for updates Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron has shared the following information provided by National Grid:
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