Four days with family friendly activities planned during Akron Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July Celebration in Akron has activities planned from July 1 through July 4.
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West Shore Market growing at Eckerson, Cedar St. site
West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, continues to grow in vendor participation and customer base.
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Fireworks, parade on schedule for Akron Fourth of July
The Akron Celebration Committee is finalizing plans for the 2021 Akron Fourth of July Celebration. In a preview released this week plans include: July 3rd Fireworks at dusk in Veterans Park. July 4th Power Wheels Race on Main Street at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Soapbox Derby at 11:00 a.m. Chicken Barbecue 11:00 a.m. in Russell Park along with additional food stands. Wolcottsville Wildlife will be in Russell Park as well as Face Painting. The Kiddie parade begins at 4:15 p.m. with a Pirates and Mermaids theme. The Gala Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. with a Candyland theme. Look for
Read moreAkron Lions Club Avenue of Flags fundraiser well received
The Akron Lions Club new program, Avenue of Flags, which offers residents with an opportunity to express their patriotism while supporting the local community was well received for Memorial Day. Flags flying throughout the Village of Akron greeted those arriving for Memorial Day observances as well as those walking, biking, and driving through the community.
Read moreWomen’s Suffrage in WNY topic of tonight’s NHS program
Tonight, June 10, the Newstead Historical Society will welcome local historian Susan Eck as she presents her program “Emblem of Equality: Women’s Suffrage in WNY”. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting American women the right to vote. Susan will examine the contributions of many area women to this major movement, its long struggle and its eventual success.
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Confirmed new COVID-19 cases in 14001 drop
COVID-19 updates on Tuesday indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, dropped to two.
Read moreFriday is voter registration deadline for June 22 primary
This Friday, May 28, is the voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, June 22 primaries.
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Erie County vaccine unit to attend Akron Sidewalk Sale and first Cruise Night
The Erie County Pop up Vaccine Unit will be in Akron for the Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale and the first Cruise night according to Town of Newstead Emergency Manager Dan Kowalik.
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in 14001 decrease for third week
COVID-19 updates on Wednesday indicated another decrease in confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, the second week new case totals were less than the previous week.
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COVID-19 vaccinations available
A COVID-19 mobile site opened this afternoon in the Village of Akron. The Erie County Department of Health Mobile Unit is at Akron Village Hall today until 6 p.m. administering first dose Pfizer Shots for ages 16 plus. Register at Tinyurl.com/Akron0505, or call 858-2929. J&J vaccinations are available at the Akron Pharmacy, Main Street, Akron. Call them for appointment information 542-6300. There are still some openings for this Friday, and for upcoming weeks.
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