Governor Eases Pandemic Restrictions
From the governor’s website: “During Friday’s briefing, Gov. Justice announced that, after numerous discussions with members of the West Virginia pandemic response leadership team and other state leaders regarding the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases and the increasing number of vaccinated West Virginians, he has decided to issue a series of executive orders, lessening restrictions on several types of businesses, as well as schools, social gatherings, and more.”
Follow this link to learn more and access guidance documents.
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Elkins Street Department Receives New Street Sweeper
Elkins W. Va., May 30, 2024: The City of Elkins Street Department recently received a long-awaited new street sweeper. This vehicle will replace an old and outdated machine that required constant maintenance and repairs. The new street sweeper is modern, larger, and […]
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Captain Ron Corcoran Celebrates Retirement from the City of Elkins
Elkins W. Va., May 30, 2024: The Elkins Fire Department recently hosted a celebration to honor Captain Ronald Corcoran on his retirement after 34 1/2 years of dedicated service to the City of Elkins. The event, held at the Elkins Fire Department, […]
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Career Day Fair at Elkins Middle School a Major Success
Elkins W. Va., May 17, 2024: Elkins Middle School hosted a Career Day Fair on Thursday, encouraging the students to think about their future. This event had a great turnout from both the middle school students and the diverse number of participants, […]
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City of Elkins Launches Survey to Gauge Interest in Creating a PODA
Elkins W. Va., May 7, 2024: The City of Elkins is inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate in a survey to weigh in on the potential establishment of a Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) within the city. PODAs are designated […]
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Reported Shooting at Heavner Acres
Elkins W. Va., May 7, 2024: On Monday, May 6th, 2024 at approximately 3:40 pm, officers of the Elkins Police Department responded to 36 Heavner Acres for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, EPD officers located Mark Wirth 67, suffering from a gunshot […]
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The Month of April Is Now Proclaimed Donate Life Month
Elkins W. Va., April 18, 2024: Mayor Jerry Marco has officially declared the month of April as Donate Life Month in the city of Elkins, West Virginia. This proclamation marks a significant step in raising awareness about the critical need for organ […]
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