City of Martins Ferry

Town Hall Meeting Scheduled

Posted on: May 29, 2014

jack ceraState Representative Jack Cera of the 96th District of Ohio will be in Martins Ferry for a Town Hall Meeting on Monday June 16th at 6pm. ?The meeting will take place in the Donald Myers City Council Chamber located on the second floor of the Martins Ferry City Building.

Citizens will have the opportunity to ask Rep. Cera questions as well as voice concerns ?regarding state government policies and issues.

Representative Cera is a member of the Ohio House committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Finance and Appropriations, Public Utilities, and Ways and Means. ?Learn more about Rep. Cera by clicking here.


Annual Fire Department Memorial Service Held

Posted on: May 5, 2014

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The Martins Ferry Fire Department’s Annual Memorial Service took place on Sunday May 4th. ?The service, which rotates between all of the churches in the city, was held at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Philip Van Dam officiating.
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After the church service, department members proceeded to the City Park for a brief service in which the names of the deceased firefighters were added to Fire Department Memorial Monument. This portion of the ceremony also included the laying of memorial wreaths and flowers at the foot of the monument.

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In addition to remembering all deceased firefighters of the community, this year’s service specifically honored four individuals who passed away in the last year as well as their families for their service and sacrifice to the community:

  • Albert Klatt
  • Chris Foose
  • Bruce Wadford
  • Albert “Pie” Walton

Fire MemorialThe names of the departed firefighters were read by former Chief Terry Wildman as bagpipes were played by Betsy McFarland. ?The names of the all deceased firefighters are listed under the company?in which they served. ?The four companies are: The Alerts, The Liberty, The Vigilants, and The Ladder Company.

Liberty MembersA luncheon was held after the services at the Liberty Engine Company. ?

 


City Clean-up Day Scheduled

Posted on: April 12, 2014

Martins Ferry will hold Clean-up Day on May 3rd from 8:00am until Noon at the City Garage located at 1st and Center Streets. ? ?

Among the items not being accepted are: ?roofing shingles, building materials, tires, chemicals, oil based paints, concrete, plaster, bricks, asbestos, and electronics.

Proof of Martins Ferry residency is required by using driver’s license or utility bill stub.

For more information, call 740-633-6151.


Water Department to Flush Hydrants

Posted on: April 12, 2014

The Water Department will flush fire hydrants beginning Sunday night April 13th from 10:00pm to 6:00am. ?The process will continue through the entire week. ?Residents can expect water discoloration while this process takes place.

 


Council Meeting Re-Scheduled

Posted on: March 1, 2014

The regular City Council meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 6:00pm has been re-scheduled for 6:00pm Wednesday, March 12, 2014.?

Please check the calendar on this website located under the ‘Events’ tab for all scheduled meeting dates.


2014 Hall of Honor Inductees Named

Posted on: February 15, 2014

The Martins Ferry Hall of Honor Committee has announced the 2014 Inductees. ?The induction ceremony which is open to the public will take place on Sunday April 6th at 2:00pm in the Martins Ferry High School Cafetorium.

The 2014 Inductees are:

Jack Canfield

C.B. Messerly MD

Cal and Betty Pokas

R.A. Raimonde MD

Peter Reddy

May Wykle PhD., RN

Congratulations to the 2014 Inductees!


Sanitation Pickup Schedule Change

Posted on: January 16, 2014

All City offices will be closed on Monday January 20th to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ?Those citizens with normal sanitation pickup on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday instead. ?All other citizens will remain on the normal schedule.

 

 


Martins Ferry/Colerain Warming Centers Available

Posted on: January 4, 2014

Due to the extreme cold that’s expected over the next several days, the following “warming centers” for Martins Ferry and Colerain will be available to anyone needing to escape the cold. The locations are:

Grace Presbyterian Church, 7 North 4th Street, Martins Ferry 633-6417

Martins Ferry Schools, 5001 Ayers Limestone Road, Martins Ferry: (740) 310-4550 ?

Colerain Fire Company Social Hall, State Route 250, Colerain (740) 699-0425.

Please call ahead so that arrangements may be made.

If there are any further questions you may contact the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency at (740) 695-5984


Big Holiday Weekend Planned in Martins Ferry

Posted on: November 17, 2013

The weekend following Thanksgiving will see a major event in Martins Ferry thanks to Sgt. Beth Scales and her group of volunteers. The City will celebrate “Christmas in the Park” beginning at noon on Friday November 29th and continuing through Saturday November 30th. ?

Martins Ferry’s City Park will be transformed into a wintry scene of twinkling lights and festive decorations including a synthetic ice rink which can accommodate up to 35 people at one time. ?Along with many Food and Craft vendors, Santa Claus will also be available for pictures with children for a charge of $5. ?

The fun kicks off on Friday when the festival opens at Noon. ?The lighting of City Park ceremony will take place at 5 pm. ?At 6:30 pm, the Martins Ferry Fire Department’s Annual Christmas Parade will begin. ?This year’s parade route has been altered slightly so that it will end in front of City Park. ?

In conjunction with “Christmas in the Park” on Saturday, The Martins Ferry Chamber of Commerce will mark “Small Business Saturday”. ?Everyone is encouraged to help strengthen the community by making holiday purchases at the many small retailers located in the City. ?The Saturday festivities in the park will run from 11 am to 7 pm.

Those attending the festivities are asked to bring a canned good to help support The Bread of Life Center which helps feed the needy of our area. ?

For more information, contact Sgt. Beth Scales at 740-633-2121.?


Sanitation Schedule Change

Posted on: November 9, 2013

City offices will be closed for Veterans Day, Monday November 11th. Those residents with sanitation pick up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday instead. ?Sanitation routes will begin early Tuesday and residents are reminded to place their containers out early.