Mayor Marco Issues CHD Awareness Week Proclamation
ELKINS, W.Va.— February 4, 2026 — Today, Mayor Jerry Marco issued a proclamation recognizing Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week, which starts on February 7 and ends on February 14. This week in February, which national organizations including the Children’s Heart Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Heart Association, and MendedHearts.org promote, raises awareness for the approximately one in 100 U.S. babies who are born with a congenital heart condition (CHD) each year.
Joining Mayor Marco during today’s ceremony at the Elkins Fire Department were members of the family of Silas Cooper, including his mother, Makenzie. The Cooper family, led by young Silas, first petitioned the City of Elkins to recognize this week in 2023.
“We are grateful to the Cooper family for doing their part to raise awareness of congenital heart disease,” said Marco. “Their advocacy has played a huge part in bringing attention to this cause and their efforts continue to make a meaningful impact on our community.”
According to the Children’s Heart Foundation, congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems present at birth that affect the function and structure of the human heart. They vary in severity, from posing a minor health problem to ones that require surgery immediately after birth. Depending on the source cited, approximately one in 100 to 110 children are born with a CHD. That number equates to approximately 40,000 U.S. children born with a CHD annually, or one child born every 15 minutes. Most causes of CHDs are unknown.
Elkins residents: For more information on how to request a proclamation from the mayor’s office, visit https://cityofelkinswv.gov/city-government/administration/mayor/.
City Hall News: Week of August 2, 2026
Elkins, W.Va. — August 1, 2026 — The City of Elkins thanks local community groups and residents for their support for our neighbors in Upshur and Lewis Counties. We are deeply grateful for their generosity. Elkins Water Department is Hiring! The City […]
Read More
Build a Career with Elkins Water Department – Water Technician Openings (Level I, II or III)
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 31, 2026 — The City of Elkins Water Distribution Department (Water Department) seeks a Water Technician I, II or III to help manage the municipal water system at the plant located at 192 High Street Extension. This job […]
Read More
Help Shape Elkins’ Future: Apply for Planning Commission Vacancy
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 27, 2026 — The City of Elkins seeks candidates to serve on its Planning Commission. The vacancy is for an unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2027. Full terms on this commission are for three years. The […]
Read MoreElkins City Council Approves FY 2027 Budget Revision Using Surplus Funds
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 23, 2026 — At its July 23 meeting, Elkins City Council approved the first budget revision for Fiscal Year 2027, reallocating an additional $531,594 in surplus funds left unspent from Fiscal Year 2026. Combined with the $686,183 in […]
Read More
Public Announcement from Randolph County OEM/911
Attention Randolph County Residents: Due to recent storms and heavy rainfall, Randolph County has experienced significant impacts. For power outages, contact your utility provider directly. There have been several reports of flooding in various areas of the county. While water levels seem […]
Read More
City of Elkins Urges Residents to Stay Safe Amid Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Risks
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 21, 2026 — Given the recent flash flooding in Barbour County and the governor’s declaration of a state of preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties, the City of Elkins wants to remind residents of how to stay […]
Read More