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National Police Week May 10-16, 2026 and Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, 2026 Proclamation

The City of Elkins will join communities across the nation in recognizing National Police Week from May 10–16, 2026, and Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 2026, through a proclamation issued by Mayor Marco honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement […]

Apraxia Awareness Day

Today, the Mayor was joined by the Valentine family to proclaim May 14th as Apraxia Awareness Day in Elkins. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a very misunderstood and very challenging speech disorder that affects 1-in-1,000 children. Now going into its […]

Introducing Elkins’ #America250 Mascots: Sammy and Lynyrd

Elkins, WV — May 11, 2026: Lynyrd, a handsome bald eagle, and Sammy, as in Uncle Sam, have already made their mark as Elkins’ #America250 mascots. So far, they’ve visited Davis & Elkins College, Ramps & Rails, Sutton (in honor of Elkins’ City […]

Grant from City of Elkins Helps Fund Children’s Programs at Elkins-Randolph County Public Library

Elkins, WV — May 11, 2026: On a summer weekday morning inside the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, a pair of small hands reaches for a picture book during Tot Time. Later that week, a young elementary school student beams as she learns […]

City Hall News: Week of May 10, 2026

Elkins, WV — May 9, 2026: City Hall offices will be closed Tuesday, May 12, due to the West Virginia Primary Election. There will be no changes to the garbage collection schedule. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Elkins City Hall asks residents […]

City Hall Closed May 12 and 25, 2026: Updates on Services

Elkins, WV — May 6, 2026: Elkins City Hall will be closed on two dates this month. Tuesday, May 12: City Hall offices will be closed because of the West Virginia Primary Election. The City’s garbage collection schedule will not be affected. […]

City of Elkins Honors Educators During National Teacher Appreciation Week

Elkins, WV — May 4, 2026: This week, the City of Elkins joins school districts and communities across the country in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers do all they can for their students, and this year, there is a nationwide charge to […]

City Hall News: Week of May 3, 2026

Elkins, WV — May 2, 2026: Elkins City Hall is asking local businesses to do their part to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by decorating their storefronts in the weeks before July 4. Learn more by visiting City Hall’s website: https://cityofelkinswv.gov/elkins-business-owners-america250/. Disposal […]

Recycling Reminder: Glass and Yard Waste Only

As spring cleaning ramps up, the City of Elkins is reminding residents about the rules at our yard waste and glass drop-off site. The drop-off site only accepts two types of materials: glass and yard waste. Boxes, household trash, and other waste […]

The Flynn Planetarium: Exploring the Stars Here in Elkins

The Flynn Planetarium, located inside the Eshleman Science Center on the Davis & Elkins College campus, offers activities for students, faculty, and community members. The planetarium is currently run by Dr. Jerod Caligiuri, an assistant mathematics professor at D&E who also serves as […]

Scam Alert: Fake Court Citation Texts Circulating

Don’t panic. Don’t click. Here’s what to do if you get one. The Elkins Police Department recently learned of a text message scam targeting West Virginia residents. The message claims you have an unpaid traffic citation or toll violation and threatens court […]

Regional Task Force Tackles Transportation Gaps, Housing Shortage, and Vandalism at April 2026 Meeting

Elkins, WV — April 27, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health convened on the afternoon of April 23, 2026, at the Phil Gainer Community Center. The monthly meeting, which was open to the public, brought together local […]

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