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An Update on Local Skunk Activity in Elkins

Following a high volume of resident concerns over the weekend, the City of Elkins has received an update from the Randolph County Humane Officer (who serves as the “animal control officer,” in case you recently relocated here to Elkins) regarding skunk sightings […]

City Hall News: Week of March 15, 2026

Elkins, WV – March 14, 2026: The City of Elkins offers residents and business owners free reflective address numbers. Please don’t let severe weather or darkness hide your home or business if first responders have to arrive on the scene in an […]

An Update on Garbage and Bulk Item Pickup in Elkins: March & April 2026

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 […]

Regional Task Force Advances Homelessness and Addiction Initiatives at February 2026 Meeting

ELKINS, WV — March 9, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health convened on the afternoon of February 26, 2026, at the Phil Gainer Community Center, bringing together local officials and community partners to address ongoing challenges in […]

City of Elkins Approves Multi-Year Sewer Rate Increase to Fund Critical Infrastructure Upgrades

Elkins, WV – March 5, 2026: Following a recommendation from the Elkins Sanitary Board, the Elkins City Council has approved a series of sewer rate increases to be phased in over the next three years. The multi-year adjustment will fund a major […]

Spring Means a New Series of Tree Talks!

The Elkins Tree Board and Kump Education Center will launch a new Tree Talks Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m., inviting the community to learn more about the region’s Appalachian woodlands and the challenges they face. The free, three-part […]

Elkins Seeks Ideas from the Public for the 250th Anniversary of the United States’ Independence

*Elkins, WV, February 24, 2026: Mayor Jerry Marco announced today that the City of Elkins will begin planning its official celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, known as the Semiquincentennial, culminating on July 4, 2026. This historic milestone presents a unique […]

Preventing and Addressing Frozen Pipes in Elkins

Please understand that if your pipes have burst or frozen, know that there will be an extended wait. If your call comes after working hours or on weekends, and the problem is not the Water Dept.’s water meter, there will be a […]

Regional Task Force Hosts Public Forum, Highlights Prevention and Peer Support Initiatives

ELKINS, WV — February 20, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health held a public forum on February 12 to provide community updates on local efforts to combat addiction while expanding local resources. The meeting, held at the […]

Explainer: The Proposed Sewer Rate Increase for 2026

Despite what some headlines in local media may have implied (or what readers may have inferred), one of this evening’s City Council votes is focused solely on a proposed sewer rate increase—not water, garbage, or fire fees. There is no 42% across-the-board […]

Elkins Tree Board Hosting Annual Winter Walk Tomorrow, Feb. 14

The Elkins Tree Board will hold its annual Winter Walk tomorrow, Saturday, February 14, at 10 a.m. at Glendale Park in Elkins. The free event, titled “Bark, Birds and Bugs,” is open to the public and will focus on identifying tree species […]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Here Are D&E Students’ Perspectives

February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, first recognized ten years ago in February 2026. So, what exactly does this day mean? We went to the source and asked around the Davis & Elkins College (D&E) campus. Here […]

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