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BoE sees strong public response to June 23 absentee ballot option

April 15, 2020April 27, 2020 1 min read

More than 1,000 voters have requested absentee ballots for the June elections since new mail-in and electronic submission options were posted online Monday, Erie County Board of Elections officials said Wednesday, April 15. A gubernatorial executive order issued last week opened the absentee process to anyone planning to cast a ballot Tuesday, June 23, in an effort to reduce traffic and the potential spread of Covid-19 at polling places.

Memorial Day Services cancelled in Akron

April 13, 2020April 27, 2020 1 min read

With a heavy heart, the officers of the LL Tillman Post #900 announced cancellation of the 2020 annual Memorial Day Services in a statement late last week.

Town Board practicing social distancing, those wishing to address the Board need to call ahead

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 0 min read

The Newstead Town Board meeting tonight, Monday, April 13, 2020 will be in the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY as usual, however, there will be some differences due to social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.

Akron Fire Company to give Easter Bunny a lift

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 0 min read

Akron Fire Company has organized a special ride for the Easter Bunny. They will have a full company parade through the Village of Akron with most of their apparatus on Easter Sunday beginning at 12:00 noon. The company is NOT handing out candy. They ask that you stay on your porches or in your yards and please make sure you are practicing social distancing when you see the parade. Chief Chuck Haist is the officer in charge of the detail and he encourages everyone to waive at the Easter Bunny! Akron Fire Company members look forward to seeing everyone. and Thank

Area churches find innovative ways to worship

April 10, 2020June 27, 2020 9 min read

by Rich Place As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact seemingly every aspect of daily life, the way people worship — and the way churches keep in touch with their congregants — hasn’t been immune to the changes. Almost overnight, churches had to go from planning an in-person worship to learning new ways to share the gospel, keep church families connected, and provide outreach to the community. Churches in Akron are adapting, many closing their physical doors to comply with government recommendations and mandates but opening their doors online — some broadcasting services over the web for the first time.

Happy Birthday Ray

April 9, 2020April 15, 2020 0 min read

SOCIAL DISTANCING BIRTHDAY PARADE – Many turned out to wish Ray Cheavacci a Happy 84th Birthday at his Carney Road home last Wednesday afternoon (April 1). A car caravan bearing balloons and signs of birthday wishes, as well as fire trucks, helped the Town of Newstead resident celebrate while keeping a safe distance.

McGuire Group Facilities Donating N95 Respirator Masks to First Responders

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 1 min read

The McGuire Group, operator of Western New York’s leading skilled nursing facilities, is donating 1,000 N95 respirator masks to area first responders. The Western New York health care provider has been actively procuring personal protective equipment for its employees and has procured an additional 1,000 N95 masks for WNY’s first responders.

OFF LIMITS –

April 8, 2020June 5, 2020 0 min read

The playground in Russell Park, like playgrounds throughout New York State, is off limits until health officials determine the COVID-19 pandemic is sufficiently under control and the State pulls back on regulations regarding places of public assembly.

Nickel City Frets is organizing a Parade in Reverse for COVID-19

April 7, 2020April 27, 2020 3 min read

Akron/Newstead loves to come together for a parade. The streets are lined for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Homecoming, and many travel down the road to Clarence Center for the Labor Day parade.

Akron Village Board meeting moves online

April 6, 2020April 15, 2020 1 min read

Please note that due to the coronavirus The Akron Village Board meeting scheduled for April 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be held by using GoToMeeting. Below is the link to join, once on, please call on your phone the number provided below and when prompted enter the access Code.