Wheelchair Swings Installed in Elkins Parks
Aidan Lowther (15) raised $8,800 to install three wheelchair-accessible swings in local Elkins parks, including City Park, Glendale Park, and Bluegrass Park.

Help Shape Elkins’ Future: Apply for Planning Commission Vacancy
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 27, 2026 — The City of Elkins seeks candidates to serve on its Planning Commission. The vacancy is for an unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2027. Full terms on this commission are for three years. The […]
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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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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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Gov. Morrisey Signs HB 4009, Which Expands Portable Benefits for WV’s Independent Workforce, into Law in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 15, 2026 — This morning, Governor Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 4009 at the Holiday Inn in Elkins. The new law expands the scope of portable benefits for West Virginia’s independent workforce while […]
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