Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
BankOnBuffalo has partnered with the Small Business Association (SBA) to provide assistance to the commercial community through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during this pandemic. This program initially provided $349 billion nationally in loans as a direct incentive for small businesses to keep workers on their payroll.
Read moreEC Office for People with Disabilities joins Senior Services, community partners in new effort ERIE COUNTY, NY— Recently the Erie County Department of Senior Services, in conjunction with the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, announced a partnership with Hearts and Hands: Faith in Action, the IDEA Center at the University at Buffalo, Wegmans and others to assist with transportation, deliveries, and social connection needs for seniors and the disabled. The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (“NFTA”) and AARP also support the effort to create opportunities for volunteers to connect older adults
Read moreThe Erie County map of confirmed COVID-19 cases shows an increase in the 14001 area. https://erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dd7f1c0c352e4192ab162a1dfadc58e1
Read moreAkron Police officers conducted a number of vehicle patrols March 30 through April 12, 2020. Some of the calls to which they responded follow:
Read moreThe Akron Central School District recently received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the eighth consecutive year.
Read moreWorking remotely from work, home schooling, have innovative ways you are coping with the changes in daily routine? Any other stories related to our current handling of the COVID-19 closures and changes?
Read moreNewstead Public Library is hosting a reading of We’re going on a Bear Hunt written by Michael Rosen and Crafts and Games with Michele on their Facebook® page. Display your crafted bear or staffed bear friend in your house window by April 18. Take a walk or drive and search for bears. Details on the library Facebook® page.
Read moreJunior Achievement of Western New York is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19. The guide is designed to answer teens’ questions about the economic implications of COVID-19, including “Why are some store shelves empty?”, “Why are some people losing their jobs?” and “Are we going into a recession, or even a depression?” The guide is available at JA.org/MakingSense.
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Board organizes for 2020-2021 year Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson shared words of appreciation for Village of Akron personnel, volunteers, and residents during the 2020-2021 Village annual meeting last week.
Read moreThe Newstead Town Board practiced social distancing as they met in the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron. Those present sat more than 6 feet apart, and continued that distance when coming to and leaving the meeting.
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