City Offices closed to the public

Posted on: March 16, 2020

As of March 16, 2020 the Martins Ferry City Building will be closed to visitors amidst ongoing effects to protect our employees against this pandemic.

The Mayors office and Utility office will be closed to the public until further notice. Utility bills can still be paid using the payment slot across the street on the corner of Walnut and 5th Street using checks or Money orders (please make sure your address or account number is written on the check or envelope), also online payments can be made by accessing the link at Martinsferry.org under the utility tab or by phone (844) 329-8477. The Utility Office can be reached by calling (740) 633-6151 and the Mayor’s Office at (740) 609-3700. In case of a water emergency please call (740) 633-1378.

The police department window will be closed to all outside visitors if you need none emergency assistance call (740) 633-2121 for all emergencies please call 911.

As for City crews that are out on the road, please keep a safety distance to insure everyone’s safety if you have questions for them please call the Utility office at (740) 633-6151 and we will get you the answers you need.

Also the clean up day for April 4th is postpone we will advise you with a reschedule date when we know more.

We at the city apologized for any inconvenience this may cause you but we are doing this to keep our employees and citizens safe.

We will update you regularly as more information becomes available.

Rent Our Facilities

Martins Ferry Recreation Center Rental Rates

Rental rates will be as follows:

A NON REFUNDABLE deposit will be requested to hold the date and time of any event, along with a signed agreement. Deposit is due at time of agreement signing.

All events in the dining room will need to conclude NO LATER than 10:00PM

All events in the gymnasium will need to conclude NO LATER than 11:00PM

Dining Room (downstairs, kitchen)
up to 50 people
Rectangle tables
4 hour rental…..Deposit amount due at signing is $75.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$100.00 rental fee
TOTAL $175.00

Gym (birthday parties, wedding/baby shower)
Small gathering (max of 100 people)
6 round and numerous rectangle tables available
4 hour rental………Deposit amount due at signing $75.00 Non refundable and comes off of the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$125.00 rental fee
TOTAL $200.00

Wedding Reception
large gathering (max of 300 people)
4-6 hour rental…………Deposit amount due at signing is $100.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$350.00 rental fee
TOTAL $450.00

Gym rental for sports training (basketball, softball, etc.)
$30.00/hour for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/hour for Martins Ferry organizations

Batting Cages
$30.00/2 hours for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/2 hours for Martins Ferry organizations

Skating Parties *********

Rental fee is $25.00 per hour, which includes skates for a MAX of four (4) hours rental, and no more than 50 people. There is a contract that will need to be signed as well as 1/2 total rental fee at time of reservation, to hold the date and time of the event.

Larger organizations will need to contact the Utility office for rates.

To make reservations for the recreation center, please contact the Utility Office at 740-633-6151 ext 312. Monday thru Friday 7:30am till 3:00pm or you can email questions to lriba@martinsferryoh.gov