Street Sweeper Sidelined
Posted on: April 24, 2017
4th Street Returns to Two Way Traffic
Posted on: March 7, 2017
Traffic returned to normal on South 4th Street on Monday March 6th. ?The street had been one way north since a fire destroyed part of the block back in October. ?Motorists are reminded to use caution in the area since some businesses are undergoing renovations. ?
2016 Christmas Parade Route
Posted on: November 25, 2016
?The Parade will begin at the Liberty Fire Station at 5th and Center Streets and proceed south on Zane Highway to Hickory Street. ?After a left on Hickory Street, the Parade will proceed north on 4th Street to Walnut Street. ?A left on Walnut Street will be followed by a right on 5th Street with the Parade ending at Hanover and 5th Streets.
Thanksgiving Sanitation Pickup Schedule Announced
Posted on: November 15, 2016
Residents who normally have sanitation pick-up on Thursday and Friday are asked to place their garbage cans out on Wednesday next week. ?City offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day as well as the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Trick or Treating Scheduled
Posted on: October 27, 2016
Martins Ferry Trick or Treating will be held on Monday October 31st from 6pm to 7pm. ?Residents who wish to participate by handing out treats are asked to turn on their porch lights. ?Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when driving through our city to insure a safe and fun evening for our children.
Halloween in the Park Saturday October 29th
Posted on: October 27, 2016
Halloween in the Park will be held on Saturday October 29th from Noon until 2pm in the City Park. ?All children must be registered prior to the event at the Police Department located at 35 South 5th Street. ?For more information, please contact the Martins Ferry Police Department at 740-633-2121.
Martins Ferry Seeks Police Levy
Posted on: October 12, 2016
The Martins Ferry Police Department is seeking citizens’ support to pass a 5 mil levy. If passed, the levy would generate $300,000 earmarked directly for the police operations budget.
The levy is needed to offset the loss of Local Government Funds which have been reduced substantially over the past several years by the state government. ?A large portion of the Local Government Funds have been a traditional source of funding for Martins Ferry’s safety forces. ?These cuts, enacted by the State of Ohio, have made it impossible to sustain a fully staffed Police Department.
Passage of this levy would ensure a stream of funding for the Police Department as well as decrease the amount of money now being used to support the police from the city’s General Fund. ?As a result, the General Fund would be able to support other city departments such as Street and Cemetery.
Should the levy fail, deep budget cuts would take place resulting in a reduction in police officers, dispatchers, and ultimately a less safe Martins Ferry.
The cost of the 5 mil levy to a property owner is dependent on the value of the property owned. ?For example, a home worth $80,000 would have a gross tax increase of $140. ?When the Homestead Reduction is included, the actual tax would be $96.25. For less than the price of two tickets to a major league sporting event or concert, a citizen can insure police protection throughout their city.
Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016. ?All precincts in Martins Ferry vote at the Martins Ferry Schools Complex.
For more information about the levy, please contact the Martins Ferry Police Department at (740) 633-2121.
County Commissioners to Hold Town Hall Meeting
Posted on: September 7, 2016
The Belmont County Commissioners will hold a Town Hall Meeting at the Martins Ferry Library Auditorium on Tuesday September 13th at 6:00 pm. ?The public is invited and encouraged to attend. ?The Commissioners will address issues relevant to Belmont County while taking questions from the audience. ?Don’t miss this chance to have your concerns heard.
Sanitation Schedule Change
Posted on: July 25, 2016
Due to the extreme heat, City sanitation services will start at 6 AM beginning tomorrow July 26th and lasting to Labor Day, September 5th. ?We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ?Thank you!
Help Restore the City Park Fountain
Posted on: June 24, 2016
Your help is needed to insure that a vital piece of Martins Ferry history remains for future generations to enjoy. ?The fountain in City Park has been a part of our City for as long as anyone can remember, but it’s days may be numbered. ?When workers prepared the fountain for its annual display, they noticed a multitude of structural problems which have led to the slow deterioration of the decades old monument.
“We’re just not sure how much longer the fountain can last,” said Bill Suto, Martins Ferry Water Superintendent.
Leaks in the basin, failing mortar joints, eroding stone, and the dark st
aining are evidence that time has taken its toll. ?But there’s hope!
“When Bill Suto told me about the fountain’s problems I knew the City didn’t have the funds available to make the necessary repairs, but something had to be done,” stated Chris Cleary, City Service Director. ?”Mayor Krajnyak and I are focused on moving the City forward while at the same time trying to preserve our past.”
Along with Mayor Bob Krajnyak, Suto and Cleary came up with the idea of taking the issue straight to the citizens. ?The website Generosity.com is being utilized to reach all concerned Ferrians, those living here now and those who may have moved away but keep Martins Ferry close in their hearts.
“We have such a rich history here, including places in our City that everyone holds dear. ?The Betty Zane burial site, the view from Riverview Cemetery that’s the best in the Ohio Valley, and our City Park fountain are all places every citizen has a photo of in their scrapbooks,” Krajnyak said.
The City hopes to raise $10,000 to do a complete renovation of the fountain. ?People wishing to donate toward this project can do so by sending a check to the Mayor’s Office at 35 South 5th Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935 and write City Park Fountain on the memo line. ?Secondly, those wishing to donate via the online website may do so by clicking on this link.