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Akron News

Local news for Akron, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday | Newsday.com

Opinion: Fast action needed to curb foreclosures

Here's a test for Long Islanders who wonder about the effect of the coming mortgage meltdown: Look out your window and count the number of houses you see. via Newsday.com

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Thursday May 8 | Buffalo News

Joint public works complex gets $386,400 state grant

The Town of Newstead and Village of Akron have received a $386,400 state grant toward their joint public works complex. via Buffalo News

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Tuesday May 6 | Niagara Gazette

MONDAY: Driver sought in hit-and-run collision

State police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run collision that left an Akron man in critical condition. via Niagara Gazette

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Related Topix: Erie County, NY, Clarence, NY

Sunday May 4 | Buffalo News

Police seek pick-up that ran over man lying in roadway

“We don't know what he was doing in the roadway, and we're still trying to figure out why he was in the roadway.”

A 20-year-old Akron man lying in the roadway was critically injured this morning in a hit-and-run accident on County Road in Clarence, state police reported. via Buffalo News

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Related Topix: Erie County, NY, Clarence, NY

Saturday May 3 | Union-Sun & Journal

BLOTTER: Police reports published May 2

Sanborn * DRUGS: William John Cole, 17, 6629 Hake Road, Akron, was charged Tuesday with criminal possession of a controlled substance. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Thursday May 1 | Buffalo News

Coming Up

EDUCATIONAL FORUM: Wendy Sanflippo, recycling educator from Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be offering tips to set up a compost pile at 6:30 p. m. today at Portville Free Library, 2 North ... via Buffalo News

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Tuesday Apr 29 | Union-Sun & Journal

POLITICS: GOP chairmen pick Lee for Reynolds' seat

“We hope everyone respects the decision ... but there are no guarantees.”

Christopher J. Lee of Clarence is the consensus candidate of the Republican committees in the U.S. House of Representatives 26th District race. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Saturday Apr 26 | Buffalo News

Western New York's municipal golf courses adjust as popularity dips

“It's not a real tough course, but it's a long course and it's actually real good for guys like me who are just getting into the game.”

Michael Bauer putts while Joe Perillo holds the flag during a round this week at Brighton Golf Course in the Town of Tonawanda. via Buffalo News

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Thursday Apr 24 | Buffalo News

Gaughan argues for smaller boards in Akron and Newstead

“This is a crisis and a community in peril.”

Regionalism advocate Kevin P. Gaughan presented his case for reducing the number of elected officials during Monday's Akron Village Board meeting. via Buffalo News

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Friday Apr 18 | Buffalo News

Davis, pledging $3 million, opens third congressional campaign

“Some will say I am trying to buy a congressional seat”

Jack Davis exudes a new confidence Tuesday as he launches his third campaign for the 26th District seat in the House at his business outside Akron. via Buffalo News

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Akron, New York is located in Erie County and is part of the Buffalo Metro Area. Zip codes in Akron include 14001.