Waterfront Study
Last Thursday, Elkins City Clerk Jessica Sutton presented to council a study of recreation and tourism development opportunities along the Tygart Valley River waterfront in Elkins. You can learn more about the study by clicking here. This study is also connected to the city’s participation in the HubCAP program, which you can learn about on this page.
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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The City of Elkins Police Department is Now Recruiting
Elkins W. Va., October 22, 2024: The City of Elkins Police Department is now recruiting and has a testing date set for Saturday, November 16. Applicants must be at least 18 years old on November 16. Applications are due no later than […]
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Street Sweeper Season Ends, Leaf Pickup Season Begins for 2024
Elkins W. Va., September 26, 2024: The street sweeper season will end on Monday, September 30. The leaf collection season will begin on Monday, October 7. Pickup begins in the heavier areas of the city first, and the Street Department will then […]
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City Hall Closed Due to Sewage Backup
Elkins W. Va., October 3, 2024: City Hall remains closed to the public until further notice. All City Hall departments will be working remotely and available by phone or email, although responses may be delayed. The Treasury Department and Utility Billing have […]
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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 This vehicle will replace an old and outdated machine that required constant maintenance and repairs.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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TIF Application Approved
Just before last night’s council meeting, City of Elkins learned that its TIF application was approved by the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. Excerpt from approval letter, over the signature of Mitch Carmichael, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Economic […]
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