Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Members of the first all-female Lions Branch Club in District 20-N LIONS were officially inducted last month. The Akron Lady Lions are sponsored by, and are a branch of, the Akron Lions Club.
Read moreAkron Village Board meeting – Monday, July 20, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Village Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too. Akron Central School Board of Education workshop/business meeting – 7 p.m. High School Cafeteria, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Newstead Town Board – Work Session 6:45 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Town Board can
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The C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, in conjunction with Pembroke Central School and the New York State and Federal Funded National School meals for ages 0-18 years old low-income students will be distributing free breakfast and lunch beginning July 13 and running through August 20, 2020.
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Nice showing for first ever pandemic Akron Fourth of July Vehicle parade
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The Akron Celebration Committee Fourth of July vehicle “Parade through the Village” will be wheels on the pavement at noon on the Fourth of July as a creative way to celebrate is implemented in light of the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
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The route for an Akron Celebration Committee Fourth of July vehicle “Parade through the Village” was announced this week.
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The Newstead Public Library reopened its doors on Monday. “We are so excited to open our doors once again!” Librarian Kristine Sutton said. The hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has signed a Local Emergency Order signed today, June 2 2020 establishing a curfew for Erie County beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight and ending at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3 2020. Please note that essential personnel who are scheduled to work during the curfew hours are EXEMPT and can report to work. These essential employees should carry their work badge or other I.D. to identify themselves in the event they are stopped by law enforcement.
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Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, will begin Walk-Up and Drive-Up service starting June 1 for the Akron/ Newstead Community.
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The Akron Police Car drove the Memorial Day Parade route with lights flashing, but no siren, at 9 a.m. Memorial Day morning, in memory of all those who have served this great nation. Here is Akron/Newstead’s Virtual Memorial Day observance with 2020 footage as well as photos from past ceremonies.
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