Mayor proclaims Food Pantry Week in Akron
Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9-16 as Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week during the Village Board meeting on Monday night.
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5K race among planned events during “Fall Fest on Main”
A 5K race and Chili Cook Off are part the Akron Lady Lions second Annual “Fall Fest on Main” set to take place on September 25, 2021 throughout Main Street in Akron, NY. The Fall Fest is described as a “Family-friendly event to highlight small businesses located throughout Akron.”
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Newstead sees largest increase in COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
COVID-19 updates on September 9 indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, stood at 21, the largest weekly increase since the pandemic began. The confirmed number of new weekly cases in the 14001 Zip Code is now a total of 756 since March 2020. Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, said that as of September 8, 64.5 percent in this community are vaccinated, up from 64.2 percent September 3.
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Village Board updates resolution on Akron Chamber of Commerce Super Cruise
Akron Village Board members amended their resolution of April 19, 2021, to modify the date of the Annual Super Cruise and Craft Show, during their special meeting Monday night.
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Flower baskets out for rehab
Those wondering what happened to the hanging baskets in the Main Street business district on Friday afternoon, may appreciate knowing they will only be gone for a short time. Weather conditions stressed the flowers so Village of Akron DPW crews, who carefully and regularly care for them, are working with Bedford’s Greenhouse to rehab them. Watch early next week for a new display of color.
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Bookmobile, author to visit West Shore Market
Local author, Amy Crockford and the Bookmobile will be at West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, Sunday, August 15.
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Garbage pickup delayed
Newstead Town Clerk Dawn Izydorczak has issued a statement that this week’s garbage pickup in the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead will be delayed until tomorrow, Saturday, July 24. Recycling will be picked up today as usual.
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Vaccination rates in 14001 continue to increase, one new COVID-19 case reported
COVID-19 updates on Tuesday indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, stood at one, following three weeks with no new confirmed cases.
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Movie in Russell Park
Akron First United Methodist Church will host a movie in Russell Park tonight, July 15, 2021, at dusk. All are welcome. No admission fee.
Read moreAkron Community Band presents concert this Friday
Akron Community Band (ACB) will present their second concert of the 2021 season in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus. Concerts continue each Friday night through August 13. Underway are plans for the July 23 Christmas in July concert. All are invited to get your Christmas ideas for the annual audience Christmas display contest ready. More details soon. There is no rain location this year. The band does everything possible to get a concert in each Friday night. Unless the radar shows there is no possibility of
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