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By: March 10, 2026

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No Longer Accepting Phone Payments

Starting Jan. 1, City of Elkins will no longer accept phone payments for any city bills or services, including utility bills, building permits, business licenses, special trash pickups, etc. This change has been strongly recommended by the West Virginia State Auditor as […]

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Fire Department

EFD Chief Retiring After 40-year Career

Elkins, W. Va., April 21, 2021: Elkins Fire Department Chief Tom Meader announced his retirement at last night’s special council meeting after more than 40 years of volunteer and paid service at EFD. His retirement is effective April 30. Captain Steven Himes […]

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Police Department

Whiteman Avenue Homicide

Statement of EPD Chief Travis Bennett: On 11/18/2021 at approximately 11:39 pm, Elkins Police Department officers responded to a residence located at 112 Whiteman Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male subject suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. EPD […]

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