Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
According to Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Bureau has opened an investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash in the Town of Newstead.
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The Akron Police Department has noticed an increase in vehicles being broken into and vehicles being stolen in the surrounding area. “We encourage everyone to lock your vehicle,” Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella said.
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The Village of Akron has announced that due to a garage fire that occurred in the Village today, there may be some discoloration in the water due to the high pull on the system from the fire hydrants. This issue should only last a short time. They thank customers for their patience. Three fire companies responded to the scene Akron, Newstead, and Clarence. photo by Mike Capan
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FIRE SAFETY WEEK – Akron Central Elementary School students participated in Fire Safety Week activities October 7-10, 2025. The District and those who had an opportunity to participate send a “Thank you” to the volunteers from the Akron and Newstead Fire Companies and Akron Ladies Auxiliary members who provided students with life lessons in fire prevention and safety. The Akron Fire Company once again brought its Fire Safety House and rescue truck to help with its demonstrations
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East Pembroke, Millgrove, Newstead, Akron, and Wolcottsville were among local fire companies called to assist following a serious bus crash on the NYS Thruway Friday afternoon. The New York State Police are investigating the crash that occurred on Interstate 90 eastbound between exits 48A and 49 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County. Preliminary reports indicate the bus, carrying more than 50 passengers, overturned. Multiple individuals have been injured, with several confirmed fatalities. Emergency personnel, including State Police, local first responders, and multiple medical helicopters, are on scene providing aid and transporting victims to area hospitals. The tour bus was
Read moreThe Akron Police Department has learned of a text messaging campaign that appears to be a data collection agency. The campaign asks residents of Akron to click a link and answer a survey. APD is encouraging everyone to delete and not click on any links from unknown senders.
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Newstead Fire Company was assisted by Akron, Clarence, Clarence Center and Clarence Hazmat at the scene of a laboratory fire at MGA Research Corp. 12790 Main Road, Akron on Monday, August 18 at 3:26 p.m.
Read moreThe Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one car vehicle collision that occurred on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama on July 20, 2025 . The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the personal injury accident at 3:14 p.m. Upon arrival, patrols identified the operator of the vehicle as Justin J. Blasko, age 36, of Akron, New York. Blasko was the operator and sole occupant of a black 1998 BMW 4 door sedan traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale Road. A preliminary investigation indicates that Blasko was traveling eastbound, when he attempted to passed another
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Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from July 6 to July 12, 2025.
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The Akron Police Department conducted a number of foot and vehicle patrols June 30 through July 13, 2025. In addition, some of the calls to which they responded follow:
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