Snowfall adds to Holiday decor
The Village of Akron decorations in the Main Street business district received an added touch on Saturday night with a gentle snowfall.
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Chamber and Sanctuary offer spooky fun this weekend
Akron Chamber of Commerce and White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary have teamed up to offer some spooky fun this weekend.
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Grandpa’s Country Store enjoying Akron welcome
Grandpa’s Country Store LLC opened in the Historic Building on Main Street known by some as Sherwood’s Hardware, others by Bag and Barrell, various other businesses, and most recently Main Street Salon.
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Village of Akron approves contract as water tank project moves forward
Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions for work related to a project at the Village Water tank on Crittenden Road during their meeting Monday night, Village Board members took another step to move the project forward.
Read moreResidents raise concerns over proposed manufactured home development
Village of Akron residents from the area near a proposed manufactured home development in Clarence Center and Hake Road area filled the Village Hall Board meeting room twice in the last week with concerns regarding that project.
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Lane restrictions planned on a portion of Bloomindale Ave.
The Village of Akron issued an Alert at 6:28 a.m. notifying residents that a portion of Bloomingdale Avenue between John Street and Wesley Drive will have lane restrictions for an estimated time frame of August 5th through September 4th for the purpose of milling and overlay work per the Erie County Highway Department.
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Village of Akron issues water color alert
The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored.
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Senior Center to host Steel Drum concert
Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY is planning a concert in Russell Park on July 20. Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra will play from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on July 20. This concert is sponsored by Independent Health. The Akron Newstead Seniors will sell Hot dogs, cookies, brownies, and beverages.
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Local authorities monitoring Extreme Heat conditions, cooling shelter available
The Akron/Newstead Emergency Management team, Village of Akron and Town of Newstead, and local fire companies are monitoring and preparing to assist where needed in the extreme heat conditions expected this week. Noting that Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable, Erie County has a number of resources https://www3.erie.gov/health/health/extreme-heat to help area residents. The Newstead Public Library is open as a cooling shelter during their regular hours: Monday from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed on
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Information Sought
Akron Police, Akron New York, are trying to identify these individuals and vehicle in regards to a motor vehicle accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department at 716-542-4481. Car with front end damage in this photo is the one for which APD is looking.
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