Chief of Police Bennett Resigns; City of Elkins Will Soon Launch Search for His Replacement
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 8, 2026 — Elkins Police Department Chief of Police Travis Bennett has announced his resignation, effective today. Mayor Jerry Marco confirmed his departure and said the City of Elkins will soon begin a search for Chief Bennett’s replacement.
“Travis Bennett was more than a police chief; he was a mentor to our officers and a tireless advocate for their well-being and professional growth,” said Mayor Marco. “Chief Bennett leaves this department stronger than he found it; not just in numbers, but in his character and capabilities. We are incredibly thankful for his years of tireless service and the solid foundation he has built for our city’s future.”
City of Elkins Issues Call for Statements of Qualifications for Streetscape and Riverfront Projects
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 7, 2026 — The City of Elkins is seeking statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering teams for two major initiatives that will revitalize its downtown and riverfront. SOQs are due by August 7, 2026, and must outline […]
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Elkins Welcomes Visitors to Augusta Heritage Center’s Summer 2026 Programs
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 6, 2026 — The City of Elkins, Mayor Jerry Marco, and the community welcome visitors who are here for the Augusta Heritage Center’s summer programs. The program starts this evening with Augusta’s Cajun, Creole & Classic Country Week. […]
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City Hall News: Week of July 5, 2026
Elkins, W.Va. — July 4, 2026 — Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! A suggested list of events for the rest of the weekend is online at https://cityofelkinswv.gov/elkins-america250-july-4/. Reminder about Dropping Off Yard Waste and Glass The City of […]
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Elkins Joins the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 25, 2026 — Elkins officially joined several communities across West Virginia that have launched the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail. During an event yesterday at All Veterans Memorial Park, representatives of community organizations including the Emma Scott Gardening Club, […]
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EPRC Receives $75,000 Donation for Bluegrass Park Renovations
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 24, 2026 — The Elkins Parks & Recreation Commission (EPRC) has received a $75,000 donation from Davis Trust Company to support ongoing improvements and renovations at Bluegrass Park. Leaders from Davis Trust and EPRC announced the donation during […]
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Elkins Resident First ‘SWINGO’ Winner
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 21, 2026 — Elkins resident Ivy Biswas became the first person in Randolph County to complete her “SWINGO” board a few seconds after midnight this morning, when she checked in at the Almost Heaven Swing at nearby Camp Pioneer […]
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