COVID-19 related stories welcome
Working 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?
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Internet access among COVID-19 challenges at Akron Central
Getting internet service to the entire Akron Central School District continued to be a challenge last week, Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe reported to School Board members at their March 25 ZOOM meeting.
Read moreAkron Police Blotter
Akron Police officers conducted a number of foot and vehicle patrols March 16 through March 29, 2020. Some of the calls to which they responded follow:
Read moreSheriff’s Office blotter includes fireworks, disturbance
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from March 22 to March 28, 2020.
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Local public services continue, though in modified form
Public services the Akron-Newstead community relies on continue during this time of social distancing, however the way in which they are provided reflects concern for public and individual safety.
Read moreAlzheimer’s Association WNY offering Virtual education, programs and services
Across New York, it is estimated there are more than 400,000 individuals living with some type of dementia, with another one million+ people providing some kind of care for them. Their needs for access to help, support and education is ongoing, and to address those needs, the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter is offering a number of virtual programs accessible from any location via computer or mobile device.
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ACS Food Service remains steadfast during uncertainty of COVID-19 crisis
MEAL PREPARATION – Diane Ernst, left, and Michelle Livergood prepare ham and cheese wraps for student lunches. Mary Lou Groff works in the background. by Sharon Catalano Last week’s front-page photo stretched across the entire width of this paper, prominent and above-the-fold. A line of cars to the left of the pylons made a procession in front of the main entrance of our public K-12 school. Unless you were in one of those vehicles or one of the many that followed, you likely had no idea what was depicted without reading the caption. It was a drive-up service for meals,
Read moreGuidelines help everyone recreate responsibly during COVID-19 social distancing
NY State Parks encourages New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Read moreSheriff’s Office blotter includes stolen vehicle, tree blocking road
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from March 15 to March 21, 2020.
Read moreDeadline for non-public school transportation requests extended to April 15
Due to the closure of schools pursuant to the Executive Order(s) issued by the Governor for the COVID-19 crisis and recognizing such requests need to be incorporated into a school district’s budget, the New York State Education Department has directed all public school districts to accept all parental requests for transportation to charter and non-public schools submitted on or before April 15, 2020. The Department deems such Executive Order(s) be a reasonable excuse for a delay under Ed. Law 3635.
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