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By: Leon KayeAugust 27, 2025

City of Elkins Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Response to National Tragedy

The City of Elkins, in accordance with a presidential order, has directed flags at all municipal buildings to be flown at half-staff. This order is a mark of solemn respect for the victims who died in Minnesota.

Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, August 31. The City of Elkins encourages residents to reflect and join in this nationwide moment of mourning.

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City Hall News: Week of November 23, 2025

Elkins, WV, November 22, 2025: The City of Elkins is urging residents and business owners to sign up for emergency text alerts. Anyone with a mobile phone can receive important alerts including weather warnings, street closures, and water outages. They will also […]

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Davis & Elkins College, Chamber, and City of Elkins Launch Small Business Survey

Elkins, WV, October 27, 2025 — Davis & Elkins College, the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Elkins are partnering on a new initiative to understand the needs of our local small businesses. Student researchers from D&E are leading […]

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City Hall News: Week of October 26, 2025

Elkins, WV, October 26, 2025: Happy Halloween! Residential Halloween trick-or-treating hours will be on Friday, October 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Being that Halloween occurs on a Friday night this year, we urge all drivers – and parents – to […]

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City of Elkins Wastewater Department Launches New Apprenticeship Program

ELKINS, WV, October 21, 2025: The City of Elkins Wastewater Department announces the launch of its new, grant-funded Apprenticeship Program, offering a paid pathway to a stable and skilled career. Applications for the program will open from November 1, 2025, through December 1, […]

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Media Advisory: Regional Task Force to Discuss Challenges with Expanding PRSS (“Peer”) Support Services

The general public is always welcome to attend this task force’s meetings. This task force has met monthly since 2021 to address some of the most pressing challenges facing Elkins and North Central West Virginia. All Elkins City Hall meetings and agendas […]

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City of Elkins Enhances Online Security with New .Gov Domain

The City of Elkins has upgraded its digital infrastructure with its transition to a .gov domain. Our new online address is now https://cityofelkinswv.gov. This move to an official government top-level domain (TLD) reinforces the City’s commitment to security, trust, and reliable communication with […]

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