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City Hall News: Week of July 26, 2026
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 25, 2026 — Our hearts are with our neighbors in Upshur and Lewis counties who have lost so much in this week’s devastating flooding. We are grateful to the first responders and city employees who have worked alongside […]
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Elkins City Council Approves FY 2027 Budget Revision Using Surplus Funds
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 23, 2026 — At its July 23 meeting, Elkins City Council approved the first budget revision for Fiscal Year 2027, reallocating an additional $531,594 in surplus funds left unspent from Fiscal Year 2026. Combined with the $686,183 in […]
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Upshur and Lewis County Flooding: How to Help
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 22, 2026 — After yesterday’s storms, the City of Elkins has been receiving messages how Elkins and Randolph County residents can help with flood relief efforts. Immediate Needs Right now, the most urgent needs are non-perishable, high-energy snacks […]
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Public Announcement from Randolph County OEM/911
Attention Randolph County Residents: Due to recent storms and heavy rainfall, Randolph County has experienced significant impacts. For power outages, contact your utility provider directly. There have been several reports of flooding in various areas of the county. While water levels seem […]
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City of Elkins Urges Residents to Stay Safe Amid Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Risks
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 21, 2026 — Given the recent flash flooding in Barbour County and the governor’s declaration of a state of preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties, the City of Elkins wants to remind residents of how to stay […]
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City of Elkins Issues Scam Alert About Life Insurance Texts
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 16, 2026 — Elkins City Hall has received calls about people receiving texts about the City of Elkins selling life insurance. Those texts are spam, and even worse, they are a scam. These messages are unsolicited, fraudulent, and […]
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