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By: April 15, 2026

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Planning Commission

Zoning Update Moves to Council

The Elkins Planning Commission officially presented city council with its proposed update to city zoning laws in June, capping seven years of work by commissioners. State code stipulates several additional steps council must now follow before the new zoning ordinance can become […]

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Sanitary Board

Storm Water Update From Chief Operator

Whitney Hymes, the chief operator of the Elkins sewer utility, has provided the following update concerning recent extraordinary rain events in Elkins, obstacles for storm water management, and next steps that are being planned to continue making improvements: The past few months […]

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COVID-19

Coronavirus Response for Businesses and Event Planners

Monday, March 16, 2020 4:15 p.m. According to West Virginia DHHR, there are still no confirmed coronavirus cases in West Virginia. At a press conference this afternoon, Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for West Virginia and all 55 West […]

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