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Your Voice, Our Future: Comprehensive Plan Public Session, April 16

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Elkins City Council and the City’s Planning Commission discussed Elkins’ next Comprehensive Plan. Members of the public attended this meeting, which was held at the Phil Gainer Community Center. Download Final Draft of the 2026 Elkins Comprehensive […]

Bring Your Friends, Family, and Breath Mints: Ramps & Rails is April 25!

The City of Elkins welcomes visitors and locals alike to the 16th annual Ramps & Rails Festival, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual tradition will be held in downtown Elkins next to the […]

Elkins Stands with Military Kids: Mayor Marco Proclaims ‘Purple Up!’ Day

They don’t wear uniforms. Many are too young to salute. Nevertheless, military children serve alongside their parents in ways many civilians never see. This April, the City of Elkins is making sure they feel seen, and recognizes the sacrifices of military children […]

Why Donate Life Month Matters

Earlier this week, Mayor Jerry Marco declared April as Donate Life Month in Elkins, standing alongside the Skinner family and public officials from North Central West Virginia. For the Skinner family, this isn’t only a calendar date. It is their lived reality. Cody Skinner […]

City of Elkins Wastewater Department Now Has One Apprenticeship Opportunity Open

ELKINS, WV – April 6, 2026: The City of Elkins Wastewater Department announces it still has one position open for its Apprenticeship Program, which offers a paid pathway to a stable and skilled career. The Wastewater Department will accept applications until this […]

Proclamation from Mayor Jerry Marco for Gold Star Spouses Day

WHEREAS, on April 5 of each year, our nation observes Gold Star Spouses Day to recognize the enduring sacrifice and resilience of the husbands and wives of United States service members who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms; The term […]

Spring is Here! The Street Sweeper is Ready to Soon Give Elkins’ Streets Some Love, Starting April 13

Spring has officially begun in Elkins, and with it comes the familiar hum of our city street sweeper as it gets back to work each morning. Starting Monday, April 13, Elkins residents will start seeing our sweeper out and about, tidying up […]

Elkins Depot Welcome Center Celebrates 20 Years

This morning, Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco officially signed a proclamation declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, as Elkins Depot Welcome Center’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Day. Joining Mayor Marco were employees and affiliates of the Elkins Depot Welcome Center Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) […]

Independent Audit Confirms Elkins’ Financial Integrity for 13th Consecutive Year

Elkins, WV — April 1, 2026: The City of Elkins recently received an “unmodified” opinion from BHM CPA Group for its fiscal year (FY) 2025 audit, marking the 13th consecutive year its finance department has achieved the highest possible audit rating. The […]

Regional Task Force Advances Mental Health and Transportation Initiatives at March 2026 Meeting

ELKINS, WV — March 30, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health convened on the afternoon of March 26, 2026, at the Phil Gainer Community Center, bringing together local officials and community partners to address ongoing challenges in […]

An Update on Garbage and Bulk Item Pickup in Elkins: 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 […]

A Simple Step for a Safer Elkins: Pick Up Your Free Address Decals

The City of Elkins offers residents and business owners free reflective address numbers. True, we are now most likely past the worst of the winter snowstorms. Nevertheless, please don’t let future severe weather or darkness hide your home or business when first […]

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