City of Martins Ferry

Sanitation Schedule Change for Labor Day Holiday

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!

 

City Twitter Account Keeps Citizens Informed

Posted on: August 20, 2012

Ferrians have yet another way to stay up to date with their City.? By signing up for a free?account at www.twitter.com?and following @CityofMF, information such as water breaks, traffic problems, emergency situations, and more can be sent to?personal computers or mobile devices?immediately.?

“This is a great way?to reach citizens immediately with important information. From a safety standpoint?that can be crucial,” stated?Safety Director Bill Suto.???

“It’s also a way for citizens to stay in touch with what’s happening in their community.? Public events, meetings, and even some fun, historical facts about Martins Ferry will be?tweeted,” commented Councilman at Large Chris Cleary.

A number of citizens have already taken advantage of this service and it’s expected to continue to grow as word spreads.

 

City-Wide Crime Watch Meeting Set

Posted on: August 19, 2012

During the City Council Meeting?on August 15th, Councilman Bob Krajnyak announced the date of a city-wide Crime Watch meeting.? The meeting will take place on Saturday September 22 at 6pm?in the American Legion Hall on South Zane Highway.? All citizens are?encouraged to attend.

The Crime Watch program?has been?managed?by Sgt. Beth Scales of the Martins Ferry Police Department as a way to empower citizens with information regarding recognizing and reporting suspicious activities.? It is an excellent way for people to get involved in making their community a better, safer place in which to live.

For more information on this important community program contact the Martins Ferry Police Department at 740-633-2121.

Betty Zane Days Are Here

Posted on: August 4, 2012

The Martins Ferry Betty Zane Days Festival sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department is an annual event celebrating the heroine of Fort Henry (now Wheeling, West Virginia).

The Festival kicks off on Tuesday August 7th and features five days of entertainment, food, and carnival rides along with a Mushball Tournament (including a special game between the Police Department and Fire Department), and a parade on Saturday with an area fire department “water battle” to follow.

Pre-sale tickets for the carnival rides may be purchased at the City Building or Chamber of Commerce no later than Tuesday at 3pm.?

For more information contact Tom Regis at (740) 296-0123.

See you there!

City Seeks Bids for Street Paving

Posted on: August 2, 2012

City Council recently passed legislation authorizing the Director of Public Service to seek bids for the paving of the following streets:

1. Concord Street from Grant to Catawba

2. 5th Street and Center Street intersection

3. Delia Avenue intersection

4. Border Lane.

Funding for these improvements comes from the Permissive Tax Funds.

Additionally,?grant funding is being sought for the?paving of Zane Highway from Aetna Street to the 5th Street exit.? Zane Highway is the most heavily travelled street in Martins Ferry as well as the only alternate?detour for State Route 7 traffic during?emergency situations.? The project is expected to cost more than $400,000.