City of Martins Ferry

News & Updates

TRICK-OR TREAT

Posted on: October 29, 2019

TRICK-OR-TREAT UPDATE:
Due to the safety concerns of the children with the high winds and thunderstorms coming to the area on Thursday Trick-or-Treating will be rescheduled for Saturday November 2, 2019 from 6pm-7pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but again we are just looking out for the children.


HYDRANT FLUSHING

Posted on: October 16, 2019

The Water Department will be flushing the Fire Hydrants Starting Sunday October 20th thru Friday October 25th from the 6pm-2am.


48 HOUR BOIL ORDER

Posted on: August 28, 2019

Due to a recent water break there is currently a 48 hour boil order for everything South of Madison Street. Boil order ends at 12:41 pm on Friday August 30th 2019. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions please call the Utility Office (740) 633-6151 or the Water Department (740) 633-1378.


Closed for Labor Day!

Posted on: August 26, 2019

The City Offices will be closed Monday September 2, 2019 for Labor Day. Sanitation pickup for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday September 3, 2019 along with Tuesdays sanitation. Mondays sanitation pickup is the only day the service will be affected. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!


Offices Closed

Posted on: August 19, 2019

The Utility Office and City Auditor’s office will be opened on September 10th only until 11am and will remain closed through September 13th for training. The offices will reopen on Monday September 16th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. During this time Utility payments can still be made using the two drop boxes at the City building or the online payment center located in the Utility page on the City’s Website.


HYDRANT FLUSHING

Posted on: July 18, 2019

The city will be flushing fire hydrants Sunday July 21 thru Friday July 26, 2019 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. daily.


Boil Advisory

Posted on: June 17, 2019

Due to the recent water break there is a 48 hour boil advisory for the 1000 block of Broadway Street and School Street.


Effective June 1, 2019 for all Utility customers.

Posted on: June 13, 2019

As of June 1, 2019 the Utility rate are increasing by 3%. The minimum billing rate will be $78.11 in city limits and $ 57.20 for out of City limits residential service . This amount will include 2,500 gallons of water. Usage from 2,501-4,000 gallons will be $0.25. All usage above 4,000 gallons will be billed at 3% higher then the previously established rates.


Sanitation Delayed

Posted on: January 30, 2019

Please be advised that the sanitation service will be delayed on? January 30th, 2019 due to the extreme temperatures for the safety of our employees. Please be patient.. Thank you


City offices closed January 21, 2019

Posted on: January 18, 2019

REMINDER – City offices are closed on January 21st for Martin Luther King Day. Monday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday, January 22nd. (Monday’s trash pick-up will be the only day affected by the closing.)