Sheriff’s Office blotter includes loose German Shepard, accidents
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from June 28 to July 4, 2020.
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Drive Through visitation planned for Neville Spring
Family will be present for a Drive through Visitation at 986 Bloomingdale Road, Basom, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday July 7, 2020 for Neville Hanover Spring, who passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020.
Read moreWebinar to focus on funding, services for small business in Erie County
Small Business Subcommittee of the Erie County Business Task Force to host first webinar in series targeting services, resources, supports for local small business
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Pandemic Akron Fourth of July Parade
Nice showing for first ever pandemic Akron Fourth of July Vehicle parade
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Dates to Note
Fourth of July “Vehicle Parade” – 12 Noon on July 4, parade route in this issue.
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Results of regional school reopening survey indicates interest in school as usual with precautions
Akron Central School stakeholders were invited to be part of a Western New York Regional Reopening Survey which closed for comment on Friday, June 19. The purpose of the survey, offered to stakeholders in 17 Erie County school districts, was to inform the views of school superintendents as they participate in conversations about reopening school in September with the NYSED Reopening Task Force, their own regional dialogue, and planning teams within individual school districts.
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‘Parade through the Village’ wheels down at Noon on July 4
The Akron Celebration Committee Fourth of July vehicle “Parade through the Village” will be wheels on the pavement at noon on the Fourth of July as a creative way to celebrate is implemented in light of the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
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Route announced for July 4th vehicle “Parade through the Village’
The route for an Akron Celebration Committee Fourth of July vehicle “Parade through the Village” was announced this week.
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Newstead Public Library open
The Newstead Public Library reopened its doors on Monday. “We are so excited to open our doors once again!” Librarian Kristine Sutton said. The hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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