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 has received a life-saving liver transplant from his wife, Lindsey. Their story is a powerful testament to the gift of organ and tissue donation—proof that one person’s decision can rewrite a family’s future.
Behind the proclamation lies a sobering statistic: More than 100,000 people are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant across the U.S. While medical science is ready, the supply of donors is not. Every ten minutes, another name is added to the waiting list.
Donate Life Month cuts through the noise. It is a national push to turn intention into action—to move from “I should sign up” to “I am a donor.”
We can help. By registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor, all of us hold the power to save up to eight lives. Visit DonateLife.net to learn more.
Please share this story or our recent Facebook post. You might just help save someone’s life.
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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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