Sanitation Change for Good Friday
Posted on: March 27, 2013
News & Updates
Council Meeting Date Changed
Posted on: March 18, 2013
The City Council Meeting previously scheduled for Wednesday March 20th at 6pm has been rescheduled.? The?meeting will?instead be held on Monday March 25th at?5:30pm in the Donald Myers Council Chambers located on the second floor of the City Building.?
City Park Egg Hunt Set
Posted on: March 9, 2013
Final preparations are being made for the 2nd Annual City Easter Egg Hunt.? The event will take place on Saturday March 23rd?from Noon until 2pm and is open to all Martins Ferry children ages 1 to 10.?
Hot Dogs and refreshments will be available for the children along with prizes and?a visit from the Easter Bunny.
For more information on this event contact the Mayor’s Office at 740-633-2876.?
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Vineway Changing to One-Way
Posted on: March 9, 2013
Beginning on Monday March 18th, a portion of Vineway Street (beginning at?the 1001 address)?will be made one-way going down the hill from Crawford Heights to Terrace Street.
This change is necessary for safety reasons.? Signs have already been posted on the road?announcing the change.
If there are any questions regarding this announcement please contact the Mayor’s Office at 740-633-2876.
Temporary Water Disruption for Patton’s Run
Posted on: February 18, 2013
Residents of the Patton’s Run portion of Martins Ferry will experience a disruption in water service during the hours of 8am and 5pm on Tuesday February 19th and Wednesday February 20th.
The disruption is necessary so that workers at Turfcare may install a new fire suppression system at the plant.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
City Meet and Greet Postponed
Posted on: January 29, 2013
The Martins Ferry Meet and Greet scheduled for Wednesday January 30th has been rescheduled.? The event will now take place on Wednesday February 13th at 6pm at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center.
Sanitation Schedule Changed for King Holiday
Posted on: January 17, 2013
City offices will be closed on Monday January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ? Therefore citizens ?with regular sanitation pickup on Monday will instead have pickup service on Tuesday. ?All other citizens will be on regular sanitation schedule.
Plans Begin for Picnic in the Park
Posted on: January 12, 2013
Inspired by the success of last year’s event, the Picnic in the Park Committee is working to make this year’s even better. ?To do so, they’re looking for your help. ?The Committee is actively seeking sponsors, artisans, musicians, and volunteers to help. ?This is your chance to become a part of a great community event by supplying funding, talent, ideas, or labor.
All proceeds raised from this year’s Picnic will be used for improvements to Walnut Grove Cemetery. ?This cemetery is the final resting place of heroes integral to the history of our City.
Please become a part of this event by emailing the committee at picnicinthepark2013@gmail.com.
Town Hall Meeting Date Set
Posted on: January 5, 2013
The City of Martins Ferry will hold a Town Hall Meeting at the Veterans Memorial Center on Wednesday January 30th at 6pm. ?This event will give citizens a chance to meet all administration members, city council members, as well members of the city’s safety forces. ?
During this year’s event, all members of the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department will be introduced. ?The Department celebrated 125 years of service in 2012 and continues to serve the citizens of Martins Ferry with pride.
Light refreshments will be served after the event. ?Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to meet one on one with city officials to discuss their concerns or ideas.
Service Director Lists 2012 Water Run-off Project Completions
Posted on: January 5, 2013
During his report to City Council on January 2nd, Service Director Chuck Bennett took time to thank the city employees for their work in completing several drainage issues which have plagued the city for a number of years. ?
“Early in 2012 I asked Council for $10,000 of permanent improvement funds to complete these projects throughout the city,” Bennett said. ?”Thanks to the hard work and knowledge of our employees, I am able to report the completion of these projects at a cost of just under the amount I requested.”
Bennett went on to list the following project completions:
- Collapsed drain on Washington & Grant
- Border Lane collapsed drain and wall issue
- Creek wall erosion along Bruney’s alley
- Drainage wall at top of West Vine & Willetta
- Collapsed junction at N 8th, N 9th, and Delia
- Collapsed creek wall and street erosion on Hickory
- Spring Water drainage issue on Hughes Ave
- Water runoff and icing issue on N 11th
Bennett ended his report by stating that a similar funding request will be made in the near future to complete more of these types of projects.