News & Updates

Congratulations Martins Ferry 2018 CROSS COUNTY TEAM!!

Posted on: October 30, 2018

Just like that another cross country season comes to an end. This one was very special. The boys and girls both ended as Martins Ferry Invitational Champions, Buckeye 8 Champions, Belmont County Invitational Champions, OVCCL Champions, OVAC Champions, and Regional Qualifiers. #thefive girls were also John Marshall Invitational Champions and Meadowbrook Invitational Champions. We are so proud of all these kids have accomplished!

City Offices will be closed Nov 12, 2018

Posted on: October 15, 2018

The City offices are closed on November 12, 2018 in observance of Veteran?s Day.? The sanitation pick for Monday November 12th? will be on Tuesday November 13th the rest of the week will remain the same the only change made is Monday?s pick up.

City has new phone lines!

Posted on: October 4, 2018

The City of Martins Ferry is currently installing new phone lines.? Please be patient while we go though the change.

New City Flag Designs Sought

Posted on: May 1, 2018

The City of Martins Ferry has been going through numerous updates including now the city flag.? Flag Design Committee Co-Chair Chief John McFarland announced that artists of all skill levels are encouraged to submit their ideas for a new city flag to the city building no later than June 8, 2018.? Folks can also email their designs to Service Director Chris Cleary at servicedirectorcleary@gmail.com.? ? ?

“We really hope our citizens embrace this opportunity to make a mark on our city’s history”, McFarland said.? The submitted designs will be on display during the Strawberry Festival on June 9 and at the city building until July 4th where the public will have a chance to vote on their favorite.? The winning flag will be unveiled at Betty Zane Days in August.

Sanitation Schedule Change For Friday Pickup

Posted on: January 6, 2018

Due to the extreme cold temperatures, those residents with normal Friday pickup on January 5th will instead be picked up on Sunday January 7th.? The Sanitation Department will resume it normal schedule on Monday January 8th.

Waterline Break in Crawford Heights

Posted on: January 4, 2018

A waterline break at the top of Beretta Drive has forced the closure of that road.? Crews have been on the scene since this morning working to make repairs.? Residents of the Crawford Heights area are asked to use Ferryview Road to Dutch Hill Road for ingress and egress.? A 48 hour boil order will be in effect when water service is restored.

City Congratulates Best of the Ohio Valley Winners

Posted on: November 30, 2017

Recently The Times Leader conducted its annual reader survey to determine the Best of the Ohio Valley 2017 in a multitude of business categories.? The City is proud to be home to many of the winning businesses and congratulates each one of them on this achievement.? Thank you for being a part of our community!

• Ohio Valley Appliance
• Don Falbo’s Barber Shop
• Cloud 9
• Everett Briggs Photography
• Hot Rod Tattooing?
• Dr. Alyssa Wood Redwood Veterinary Hospital
• Deluxe Doors
• James C. Dawes Company
• Wilson Blacktop
• The Dance Factory

For more information on these businesses simply click on their names and follow the link.

Martins Ferry is ready and willing to help any business locate to our City.? For more information call 740-633-2876.

Sanitation Service Schedule Changed

Posted on: November 8, 2017

City offices will be closed on Monday November 13th in Observance of Veterans’ Day.? Those customers with Sanitation Pick-up on Monday will have pick-up on Tuesday instead.??

Trick or Treat Scheduled

Posted on: October 10, 2017

Door to Door Trick or Treating will take place on Halloween, Tuesday October 31st from 6pm-7pm.? Motorists are asked to use extreme caution to help insure a safe, fun event for our youngsters.

Residents wishing to participate should turn their porch light on during this time.