Martins Ferry's fourth annual Winterfest is set for Saturday from noon until 10 p.m., with festival central located at the corner of 5th and Hanover Streets.
Shadyside Schools Superintendent John Haswell is remaining positive after recent talks with res from PTT Global. The districts proposed new school is dependent upon the cracker plant coming to fruition.
The Belmont County Health Department has seen a split opinion from parents when it comes to getting their children the Pfizer vaccine, recently approved for ages 5-11.
Belmont Brewerks in Martins Ferry has a varied menu with a lot of tasty-sounding items. In addition, the house brews and extensive drink menu make it nearly impossible to fail in finding the right drink-food combination for you.
The Bethany Pike Dog Wash is a self-contained, self-serve dog washing option near Oglebay Park that's open 24 hours a day and cleaned regularly by Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.
Golden Chopsticks on Wheeling Island is a quality, sit-down style restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. If nothing else, try the friend dumplings. They are incredible. The rest of the food is pretty good too.
The City of Martins Ferry will soon begin assuming operating control over the rec center. Village Council approved funding to get the ball rolling for upgrades and facility improvements. Grants are being applied for, donations are being received, and Mayor John Davies is on a mission to greatly expand the recreational and community opportunities for Ferry residents, and beyond.
East Ohio Regional Hospital may also be partnering with Belmont County Senior Services as the two are working on a similar agreement as one announce back in October between the county agency and WVU Medicine and its facilities.
Mike Miklas has owned and operated Ferry Hardware in Martins Ferry for 21 years and counting. It's Miklas and his staff's knowledge and attention to detail that keeps that running strong despite competition from big-box hardware stores like Lowes and Home Depot
