Posted on: December 20, 2012
With Christmas and New Year’s falling on Tuesdays this year, adjustments have been made to the regular sanitation schedule. ?Citizens who regularly have Monday pickup are asked to put their garbage cans out as early as possible on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve because an extra truck will be added that day.
Those citizens who have regular service on Tuesdays will have their pickup moved to Wednesday.
Posted on: November 11, 2012
Saturday’s weather?provided a beautiful backdrop for the?Martins Ferry Veterans’ Day Celebration.? Citizens lined Zane Highway as well as 4th Street for the Inaugural Veterans’ Day Parade.? Bagpiper Betsy Bethel-McFarland?and the Color Guard led?the parade?which included veterans from WWII to?The War in Afghanistan.
? The Martins Ferry High School Band played patriotic music as the contingent marched toward City Park.? Also on hand were the American Heritage Girls Troop #7777 to sing a patriotic song.
The?parade concluded at City Park for a special ceremony.? Mayor Riethmiller asked all veterans in attendance to come to the front of the stage where they received a standing ovation from the large crowd on hand.
Special guest speaker Sergeant Major Lee Bonar Jr. of the United States Marine Corps delivered a stirring speech.? “This is what Veterans’ Day is all about,” he said.? “‘Hometown USA’ taking the time to thank those who served to keep us free.”?
Those in attendance were asked to gather around the WWII Monument for a special unveiling.? First Ward Councilman Bob Krajnyak was introduced along with the family of Anthony S. Bumbico?who was killed during WWII.? For reasons unknown, Bumbico’s name was omitted from the list of honorees on the memorial, but that changed yesterday.?
“The Bumbico family came to me recently and told me about the omission.? I told them I would do whatever I could to correct it,” Krajnyak said.
“This has been a long time coming, and I want to thank Bob (Krajnyak) and the City for their help,” said Sam Bumbico.
The ceremony concluded with the playing of taps by two members of the Buckeye Local High School Band.? The American Legion Post 38 provided lunch following the event.
The parade and ceremony were the idea of Martins Ferry resident and veteran?Kirk Roth.? “I wanted the City to lead the way and honor the veterans the way they deserve.? Hopefully this event will continue to grow each year.”
For additional pictures of this event, click this link.
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Posted on: November 2, 2012
For more information on becoming a part of this event, please contact Kirk Roth at 740-827-6483 or by email at kroth@avifoodsystems.com.
Posted on: October 31, 2012
Martins Ferry Trick or Treat has been postponed until Friday November 2nd from 6pm-7pm.? Weather conditions from Hurricane Sandy have forced this change.
Participating residents are asked to turn on porch lights during this event.
Posted on: October 8, 2012
Service Director Chuck Bennett has announced Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday October 20th from 8am until Noon at the City Garage?located at Center and?First Streets.?? All participants are required to show?proof of residency.
This year’s cleanup will include electronics recycling.? In partnership with Electronics Recycling Services, the City will accept the following items:
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Posted on: October 1, 2012
Citizens of Martins Ferry and the surrounding communities are invited to attend ‘Meet the Candidates’ on October 16th at 7 pm.? The event will take place in the Martins Ferry High School Cafetorium and is free to the public.
‘Meet the Candidates’?is an excellent opportunity for voters to?learn more?regarding candidates in several races including Belmont County Sheriff, Belmont County Commissioner, and? Judge as well as?State and Federal?contests.? Representatives?for?the Belmont County 911 and Senior Services levy issues have also been invited to attend.
For more information about this event, contact the?Chamber of Commerce at 633-2565 or by email at m.chamber@att.net.
Posted on: September 22, 2012
The good news continues?for the City of Martins Ferry.??Mayor Paul?Riethmiller?announced?during the September 19th Council Meeting that the City had entered into an agreement with XTO Energy to lease 147 acres of property.? The?initial proceeds from this agreement total more than $729,000.?
The Mayor also took?the opportunity to credit Councilman Russell Armstrong for his work in beginning the process as well as Attorney Ed Sustersic?and Mr. Charles Bell Jr. for?helping to facilitate this agreement.?
The initial proceeds?could be?just the beginning of a long-term?windfall for the City.??When the well is drilled and producing royalty checks would come?to the City on a monthly basis.? As County Auditor Andy Sutak said, “It’s the tip of the iceberg…a great thing for the City.”??????
Posted on: September 9, 2012
A host of state and local?officials joined members of the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department?at a dinner marking the 125th anniversary of the organization.??Members were praised for their continuing commitment to volunteerism and service?for the protection of the community.
Past and Current Fire Chiefs with Chief Leaming (center)
Chief Jack Regis Jr.?and Assistant Chief Mike Reese accepted proclamations on behalf of the department from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, State Representative Jack Cera, and State?Senator Lou Gentile as well as from the Belmont County Commissioners.? Each official who spoke noted the importance of volunteering and serving the community.
State Senator Gentile Presents Proclamation
Regis Jr. and Reese also?recognized?all?active Martins Ferry firefighters including those with over 30 years of service.??Additionally, many past Martins Ferry Fire Chiefs were on hand to be recognized and honored.
Noting the difficulties facing the dwindling number of volunteer departments, Chief Jeff Leaming from the State Fire Marshal’s office stated, “The fires are just as hot, they burn just as fast, and the dangers are just as high?regardless of?whether or not the firefighter is paid or volunteers.? We are all brothers and sisters in service to our community.”
Posted on: August 31, 2012
In observance of Labor Day this Monday September 3rd?all City offices will be closed.? As a result there is a schedule change for sanitation pickup.? Citizens?who normally have pickup on Monday will?instead be picked up on Tuesday.??For all other citizens?the daily schedule will remain?the same although the time of day?for pickup may change slightly.? ??
As always, thank you for your cooperation.? We hope you have a safe and pleasant holiday!
