Tygart Hotel Dynamite Incident
On the afternoon of June 29, contractors renovating the Tygart Hotel on Davis Avenue in Elkins discovered dynamite in the building and alerted authorities. Elkins Police Department and Elkins Fire Department investigated and ordered an evacuation of nearby buildings. Davis Avenue was closed between Second and Third.
The West Virginia State Police Explosives Response Team was dispatched to the scene and arrived just before 5 p.m. Following a situation briefing by city public safety officials, ERT officers entered the building. They safely recovered and disposed of the dynamite.
Investigators believe there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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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
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City Hall News: Week of June 21, 2026
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ELKINS, W.Va. — June 13, 2026 — The City of Elkins is joining the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber, Citizens Promoting Community, and other nonprofits in asking downtown businesses to decorate their storefronts in anticipation of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Please contact the […]
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