City of Martins Ferry

Water Line Break Affects Residents from Mackey Ave. North

Posted on: October 24, 2013

The major water line break which occurred yesterday is still affecting water service to residents from Mackey Avenue to the northern city limits. ??The Water Department hopes to have all repairs completed and service restored within the next 24 hours, after which a 48 hour boil order will be in effect.

Emergency water stations for both drinking and non-drinking water are now open at the entrance to Floral Valley and the Liberty Fire Station located at 5th and Center Streets.

Residents are asked to bring containers for water.

 


Recycling Pilot Program Coming to Martins Ferry

Posted on: October 6, 2013

Mayor Paul Riethmiller is pleased to announce that Martins Ferry has been chosen by the JB Green Team to be the Belmont County site of a Pilot Recycling Program. ?The City is in the process of seeking interested 1st Ward Residents to become a part of the experimental process.

1st Ward residents were recently sent informational mailings encouraging participation in the program. ?A maximum of 400 households are needed and residents are asked to contact the Mayor’s office at 633-2876 if they wish to participate.

The participating residents will receive a 65 gallon recycling material container and instructions on what materials can be recycled.

The program is designed to reduce the amount of material going to landfills and thereby helping to keep the City’s sanitation costs as low as possible. ?If the pilot program is deemed a success it could be expanded to the entire City and ultimately throughout Belmont County.