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The City’s Executive Secretary: Keeping Elkins Moving
“Secretary” doesn’t say it all. Neither does “executive.” The City of Elkins’ executive secretary officially supports the mayor and city clerk, but defining a typical day is impossible—because there’s no such thing. She’s a font of information. As the seat of Randolph […]
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Stay Alert, Stay Safe: Why Elkins Residents Must Take Flood Warnings Seriously
The horrific flash floods in the Texas Hill Country this past weekend serve as a stark reminder of how quickly weather can turn dangerous—and how unpredictable extreme events can be. Here in West Virginia, we know all too well the risks of […]
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EPD Warns Residents, Businesses of Fraudulent Calls Impersonating Chief Bennett
Elkins, WV, July 7, 2025: The Elkins Police Department (EPD) is warning the community about an ongoing telephone scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Police Chief Travis Bennett to solicit money. These calls have been reported since the Fourth of July weekend. Reports have […]
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City Hall News: Week of July 6, 2025
Elkins, WV—July 3, 2025: The Planning Commission meeting is Thursday, July 10, at 3:30 p.m. at the RCDA – West Virginia Wood Technology Center, 10 Eleventh Street. This committee will review, discuss, and consider a draft comprehensive plan for the City of […]
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Fireworks Safety for the 4th of July Weekend
Everyone loves fireworks, but the general consensus among public safety professionals is that the safest fireworks are the ones at public events, run by professionals, such as the ones that will light up in the skies above Elkins tomorrow night. You’ve seen […]
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4th of July Events, Elkins, 2025
We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Here’s a list of local events this coming weekend. Our friends over at the Elkins Depot, and other community organizations do more than a fine job putting on events for the Fourth […]
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