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By: June 27, 2026

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Press Release

Sanitary Board Purchases New Truck

The Elkins Sanitary Board recently took delivery of a new truck that will further strengthen the Wastewater Collection Department’s ability to maintain the city sewer system, reduce the risk of environmental mishaps, and save money in the long term. One crucial component […]

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Police Department

Reminder: Significant Penalties for Passing Stopped School Busses

From EPD Chief Bennett: EPD has received several reports of vehicles passing stopped school busses. I want to remind motorists that passing a school bus that is displaying its flashing warning signal is illegal and punishable by a minimum fine of $500 […]

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Fire Department

EFD Installing Free Residential Smoke Alarms

Fires can be deadly—especially in homes that don’t have working smoke alarms. Seven times a day, someone in the United States dies in a home fire. About three out of five of these deaths occur in homes lacking smoke alarms, where residents […]

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