City of Elkins Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Response to National Tragedy
The City of Elkins, in accordance with a presidential order, has directed flags at all municipal buildings to be flown at half-staff. This order is a mark of solemn respect for the victims who died in Minnesota.
Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, August 31. The City of Elkins encourages residents to reflect and join in this nationwide moment of mourning.
City of Elkins 2024 Water Quality Report Confirms High-Quality, Safe Drinking Water
Elkins, WV, October 9, 2025: The City of Elkins Water Department has released its 2024 Annual Water Quality Report, which confirms that Elkins residents’ drinking water meets or surpasses all state and federal health standards. This report underscores the City’s commitment to […]
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Elkins Mayor Meets with D&E Student Athlete to Discuss Strategies for Tackling Food Insecurity
Elkins, WV., Oct. 2, 2025: Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco met with Davis & Elkins College (D&E) student Alexis Herndon on October 1 to discuss community-based strategies that could help combat food insecurity and strengthen town-gown partnerships here in Elkins. Herndon, a dedicated […]
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Submit Your Nomination: Elkins Seeks Its 2025 “Extra Mile Heroes”
Elkins, WV – September 30, 2025: Extra Mile Day is Saturday, November 1, and Mayor Jerry Marco is calling on Elkins residents to help identify the city’s unsung heroes by submitting nominations for the 2025 Extra Mile Hero awards. According to Extra […]
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Don’t Miss the Grand Feature Parade at the 87th Mountain State Forest Festival
ELKINS, WV, September 26, 2025 – The Grand Feature Parade, the crown jewel of the Mountain State Forest Festival, will once again bring music, color, and tradition to the streets of Elkins on Saturday, October 4, 2025, starting at 1:30 p.m. Thousands of spectators from across […]
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GFWC Juried Arts & Crafts Show Returns to the Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV, September 23, 2025: The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Elkins is proud to present the highly anticipated Juried Arts and Crafts Show as part of the iconic Mountain State Forest Festival from October 2 to October 4, 2025. […]
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Regional Task Force on Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health Update: September 24, 2025
Elkins, WV, September 25, 2025: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health met on September 24, focusing on the critical role of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) and announcing plans for a public forum next month. The City of Elkins continues […]
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