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City Hall News: Week of December 7, 2025
Elkins, WV, December 7, 2025: The City of Elkins is asking residents and business owners to sign up for emergency text alerts. Anyone with a mobile phone will receive important alerts including weather warnings, street closures, and water outages. They will also […]
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Elkins City Council to Consider Pilot Program to Secure Public Safety in Residential Neighborhoods
Elkins, WV, December 3, 2025: At its regular meeting this Thursday, December 4, Elkins City Council will consider on first reading an ordinance that would lower the speed limit to 15 miles per hour on a large portion of residential streets in […]
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Help First Responders Find You: Get Free Reflective Address Numbers
When first responders answer a 911 call, every second counts. In an emergency—whether it’s a fire or a medical crisis—quick identification of your home is critical. GPS isn’t always accurate, and if firefighters, police, or paramedics struggle to find your address, they […]
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An Update on Bulk Item Pickup in Elkins (and the Schedule for Dec 2025)
Elkins residents who use the City’s sanitation services have benefits beyond weekly garbage collection—including a free monthly bulk item pickup. While the Sanitation Department generally follows a consistent schedule, this hard-working crew occasionally has to adjust it with little notice. These changes […]
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Jingle All the Way at Elkins’ Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Friday, Dec. 5, 6pm
The holiday spirit keeps glowing here in Elkins: Mark your calendars for another festive community evening this Friday, December 5, starting at 6:00 PM. The celebration kicks off with the “Jingle All the Way” Christmas Parade, featuring the town’s official “Elfkin,” Snikle. Following the […]
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Leaf Collection Season, 2025
This year’s leaf collection season started on Monday, October 13 and ended Wednesday, November 26. Pickup begins in the heavier areas of the city first; the Street Department will then proceed to go street by street, ward by ward to collect leaves. […]
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