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This Friday, community advocates and PRSS-certified professionals Samantha Ryan and Markie Jeffries are launching a series of free monthly life skills classes for Elkins residents. The first workshop will focus on income tax preparation basics, offering clear, helpful guidance for anyone who […]

While snowfall paints a stellar winter picture in Elkins, we recognize it can also cause anxiety about road conditions and travel. To address your concerns, here is an overview of the City’s snow plowing priorities and timeline. Knowing the plan helps us […]

The following is a Monday morning message from the City of Elkins Operations Manager. Street Department: Crews have been plowing and treating roads since 2 a.m. on Sunday. The initial 10-person crew worked in shifts and operated at full strength Sunday afternoon […]

As winter temperatures drop and another large snowstorm approaches Elkins, we would like to let residents know about a vital community-led effort to provide temporary warming stations for residents in need during periods of extreme cold.  Given the critical need for a safe, warm, and comfortable space for our most vulnerable residents, the Randolph County Warming […]

Here in Elkins, the green strip between the sidewalk and the street is known as the “verge” or road yard (please glance at the photo above in case it isn’t clear). While this land is within the public right-of-way, its day-to-day care […]

Living in a community like Elkins means residents are sharing its charm as well as its sounds. While the City’s Noise Ordinance provides clear rules for disruptive noises—from overly loud vehicles to power tools used late at night—its first, unwritten principle is […]

We tend to associate fires with summer heat, but more home fires happen in the winter months than in any other season. As we hunker down during sub-freezing temperatures and snowstorms, we must also keep our eye out for any risks that could put our homes in danger. The largest risk […]

Winter in West Virginia brings stellar scenery and unique challenges for drivers, especially for those who have just relocated here or nearby in Randolph County. As your community partner, the City of Elkins wants to ensure you and your loved ones stay […]