Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The Nutrition Services Department at Akron Central Schools has implemented a meal program for students during the COVID-19 school closure. However, the original number of days that meals are available has been reduced.
Read moreAkron Fire Company held their 97th Installation of officers on Saturday, March 14.
Read moreThe following are upcoming events, meetings and other happenings taking place in the Akron area for the week of March 19. Please be aware many organizations are postponing or canceling happenings due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. It is advised to check with organizers to see if the event is still proceeding as planned.
Read moreRequests for non-public school transportation for the 2020-21 school year must be made to the Akron Central School District Office by April 1, 2020.
Read moreChild Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening and evaluation designed to locate, identify, and refer as early as possible young children with disabilities and their families who are in need of an Early Intervention Program or Pre-school Special Education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Read moreAkron Central School is closed until April 20 and the March 18 Board meeting is currently postponed until March 25.
Read moreIn advance of a potential COVID-19 threat, the Erie County Board of Elections will make it possible for all voters in the Tuesday, April 28 presidential primary and/or the 27th Congressional District special election to cast an absentee ballot.
Read moreErie County has received several inquiries from local businesses regarding the County Executive’s statement during the March 17 COVID-19 press conference about private businesses and how they should be operating during this ongoing situation.
Read moreThe Newstead Fire Company Auxiliary has cancelled their Easter egg hunt due to COVID 19 as well as their Spring Fling planned for March 22.
Read moreWith more and more people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, essential services are more vital than ever before. Being home means that we are more reliant than ever on having our electricity, gas, telecom and water services on and working.
Read more