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.
