News Archives - Page 43 of 59

Sheriff’s Office blotter includes noise complaint, DWI arrest

December 3, 2020December 6, 2020 2 min read

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.

Newstead now at 109 confirmed COVID-19 cases

November 30, 2020December 7, 2020 0 min read

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.

Town of Newstead adopts Code changes, fire contract

November 26, 2020November 30, 2020 4 min read

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.

Decorations begin to take shape for Light Up Akron

November 26, 2020November 30, 2020 2 min read

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.

Staff vacancies force Akron Schools to go fully remote

November 26, 2020December 6, 2020 5 min read

By Rich Place Students at Akron Central School will once again return to fully remote learning on Monday following Thanksgiving recess.

National Grid has more than 2,600 Field Workers ready as forecasts call for damaging winds across Upstate New York

November 15, 2020November 30, 2020 4 min read

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:

Tigers are Section VI Class C Champions

November 10, 2020December 7, 2020 0 min read

Akron Varsity Field Hockey team Section VI Class C Field Hockey Champions following shut out of Barker 3-0 Monday night.

Updated election results still show Pope will fill Morlacci seat

November 3, 2020November 30, 2020 1 min read

In unofficial ballots counted at polling places in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron on Tuesday, November 3, and early voting, it appears local residents elected Patricia Pope to unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020.

Local Emergency Manager issues safety reminder

October 28, 2020November 15, 2020 4 min read

Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, has issued a safety reminder to local residents to follow all CDC Guidelines, as well as the Halloween guidelines issued by the CDC. “Our community has done very well during these changing times, and I am sure we all would like to keep it that way.”

Mobile Food Day

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 0 min read

REACH and Feedmore WNY will hold a Mobile Food Day on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Masonic Parking Lot, John Street, behind the C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Strett. The Food distribution is open to Akron-Newstead residents of all ages. Verbal sign in for a Family Farm Box and two other items. Those with questions are encouraged to call Director Judy 716-536-1261.