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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Posted on: December 20, 2012
Due to road slippage of Suriano Shortcut (Darrah Road) from Hillendale to Colerain Pike, the city has decided to make the road one way down the hill as of January 2, 2013. ?Signs will be posted at the bottom of the hill and additional barriers erected in the slip area.
Residents are asked to take caution when traveling the road and reminded to obey the speed limit.
In the event of an emergency, fire and ems will be permitted to proceed up the hill to Hillendale.
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.
Posted on: November 8, 2012
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.
