Elkins Mayor Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to Zan White on His Remarkable 100th Birthday
Elkins W. Va., February 5, 2024: Mayor Jerry Marco made a special visit on Saturday, February 3, to extend his warmest congratulations to local resident Zan White, who celebrated his 100th birthday on February 2. The mayor, along with friends and family, wanted to recognize a century of wisdom, resilience, and inspiring accomplishments that have marked Mr. White’s remarkable journey through life.
“I just want to express my gratitude for the invitation to commemorate this momentous occasion with Mr. White and his family”, stated Mayor Marco. “He has had an extraordinary life and has left an indelible mark on our city.”
Zan White, born in Job, WV, is the youngest of nine children. His upbringing in a unique environment, with his father in charge of the county jail and his mother cooking for the prisoners while taking care of Mr. White as a child, shaped the foundation of his character. Mr. White attended local schools in Job and in Elkins, and his journey continued with service during World War II, followed by earning an electrical engineering degree from West Virginia University. His professional career led him to various states, where he worked for the C & P Telephone company up until his well-deserved retirement.
Robert White, Zan’s youngest son, shared the details of his father’s life and extended an invitation to Mayor Marco to join the family’s celebration on Saturday. The gathering included three generations of the White family, with 17 family members traveling from Maryland, Georgia, New York, and Florida.
Owen Haddix Joins the Elkins Fire Department
Elkins W. Va., July 17, 2024: The City of Elkins is proud to announce the swearing-in of Owen Haddix as a Probationary Firefighter with the Elkins Fire Department. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Elkins City Hall, marking […]
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Breaking Ground for New Sanitation Garage in Elkins
Elkins W. Va., May 30, 2024: The City of Elkins is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new sanitation garage to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s Sanitation Department. This much-needed facility will house essential equipment, feature a […]
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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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Road Closure on Woodford Dr. Begins May 13
Elkins W. Va., May 13, 2024: Woodford Dr. in Elkins will be closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, as crews work to replace a water line. The road will be closed from Diamond St. to the end of Woodford […]
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