City of Martins Ferry

Preparations Underway for Betty Zane 5K

Posted on: July 21, 2013

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This year’s Betty Zane Days 5K Run/Walk participants will not only be competing to win the race, they will all be doing their part to beat cancer as well. ?That’s because proceeds from this year’s race will benefit Riders for a Cure and the Belmont County Relay for Life.

The race takes place on Wednesday August 7, 2013 at 6:30pm with the start/finish line located at the Martins Ferry City Park. Registration will begin on race day at 4:30pm but those wishing to participate are encouraged to sign up in advance by picking up an entry form?at the City Building Utility Office or Martins Ferry Recreation Center or by going to?www.active.com.?

Cost of entering is $13 if registration is received by July 22nd or $15 from July 23rd thru the day of the race. ?The first 150 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers per age group for both runners and walkers. ?Special awards will be given for the first Martins Ferry Citizen as well as the first Martins Ferry firefighter to cross the finish line.

Representative Jack Cera Schedules Town Hall Meeting

Posted on: July 14, 2013

State Representative Jack Cera of the 95th District?will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday July 16th at 5:30pm in?Martins?Ferry. ?

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The meeting will take place in City Council Chambers located on the second floor of the City Building.

Representative Cera will discuss current state issues and legislation as well as take questions from citizens.

Citizens are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to share concerns. ? ?

City Utility Rates to Increase

Posted on: May 29, 2013

Effective June 1st 2013, the Martins Ferry utility rates will change as follows:

Water Rates

Residential customers both in and out of town will have the minimum consumption amount increased from 3000 gallons to 4000 gallons.

The minimum charge for in town customers will increase to $25.00. ?Out of town customers will see their minimum increased by $3.00. ?Both of these amounts relate to the new 4000 gallon minimum.

Business rates will increase 8.5%

Sewer Rates

Residential sewer rates will be increased by 50 cents on the base rate.

Business sewer rates will be based on consumption with a 50 cent increase on the base rate.

Sanitation Rates

Residential rates will be increased by 10 cents.

American Heritage Girls Decorate Cemeteries

Posted on: May 22, 2013

DSCF2035American Heritage Girls Troop #7777 answered the call to help their community get ready for Memorial Day. ?The girls placed flags on the graves of veterans buried in both Walnut Grove and Riverview Cemeteries.

“We really appreciate the help from Troop #7777. ?There are a lot of flags that need placed and the girls stepped right up,” said Councilman Bob Krajnyak, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.

In the past, the troop has also planted flowers at historic Walnut Grove Cemetery which is the final resting place of Fort Henry heroine Betty Zane.

City Needs Help Placing Flags in Cemetery

Posted on: May 19, 2013

The City is looking for volunteers to help with the placement of flags on Veteran’s graves at Riverview Cemetery on Monday May 20th at 3pm. ?Anyone wishing to help is asked to meet at the top of the cemetery at that time. ?

The flags will remain in the cemetery through the 4th of July.

For more information call Councilman Bob Krajnyak at 740-310-1933.?

Crime Watch Update Meeting Slated

Posted on: May 19, 2013

A Crime Watch Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 12th at 6pm in the American Legion Post 38 meeting hall. ?This meeting will update citizens on current areas of concern in the city and ways to help the police protect our neighborhoods.

Citizens are encouraged to become actively involved in this program by joining with neighbors and forming groups to share information about suspicious activities on their street. ?This meeting will review ways to take action and make our city safer.

For more information contact the Mayor’s office at 740-633-2876. ?

Second Annual Community Cleanup Day Set

Posted on: May 19, 2013

City leaders are asking all citizens, local businesses, and community groups to “Pitch In” and help cleanup litter throughout the city. ?Anyone willing to help make their community a better place is asked to meet at the Martins Ferry City Park pavilion on Saturday June 15th at 9am.

The event is funded by a grant from the JB Green Team and is sponsored in part by Aaron’s, The Times Leader, The Martins Ferry Lions Club, and The City of Martins Ferry.?

Groups will be dispersed to various sites around the city for cleanup and a reception will be held in the City Park after this event. ?

For more information contact Kathy at (740) 609-3709 or by email at kgagin@gmail.com

Come out and get involved! Together let’s make Martins Ferry a better and cleaner place!

Hanover/Rt 7 Signal Work Begins May 20th

Posted on: May 19, 2013

Updates are coming to the State Route 7 and Hanover Street intersection designed to make that area safer for motorists. ?The new signals will include red turning arrows and eliminate the solid green lights which allow drivers to turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.

Drivers using this area are asked to slow down and proceed with extreme caution while work is being performed. ?Drivers can also expect some delays in this area until work is completed. ?Police patrols will be present to enforce a high level of safety. ??

 

New Property Maintenance Codes Proposed

Posted on: April 18, 2013

Over the past year, City Council’s Code Administration Committee has been working to update codes related to property maintenance.? For example, the fine for not adhering to city codes was increased to a maximum of $200 in 2012.?

This year the committee has recommended adopting the International Code Council?2012 International Property Maintenance Code.? This code is?enforced?in cities throughout?the state of Ohio as well as?in cities?across the?nation.?

The?first edition of the International Property Code in 1998 was the work of?the International Code Council made up of representatives of?BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI.? A new edition of the code is published every three years.?

To view the 2012 International Property Codes click here.

City Clean-up Day Set

Posted on: April 3, 2013

Once again, Martins Ferry residents will have an opportunity to participate in a city-wide clean-up day.? On Saturday April 13th from 8 am to Noon, residents may bring items to the City Garage located at?First and Center Streets.

Proof of Martins Ferry residency (such as a driver’s license or utility bill) is required.

Items NOT accepted include but are not limited to: construction materials, roofing shingles, tires, chemicals, paints, concrete, plaster, bricks, or asbestos.?

Electronic items may be taken to the Martins Ferry High School for recycling on April 13th and 14th starting at 8 am.?Items accepted at the high school include?flat screen televisions, monitors, telephones, radios, etc.? No tube televisions will be accepted.?

For more information call 740-633-6151.

Help us help you keep our community clean!?

 

 

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