Vandals caused a few thousand dollars of damage to the youth center inside the Martins Ferry Recreation Center, forcing the youth center's temporary closure.
Greg Harkness, a 1993 graduate of Martins Ferry High School, is coming home and will serve as the school's athletics director starting August 1. Harkness recently finished an eight-year stint in the same position at Bridgeport.
Martins Ferry's moves the last two years have the city in good financial shape going forward. It's all about working together and finding ways to increase revenue, however big or small they may be.
The Axe Hole has been open since September at its Hanover Street location in Martins Ferry. It provides a needed outlet for family fun and entertainment.
Project Forward is working with the business community and residents in Martins Ferry, along with city government, to help revitalize Martins Ferry and make it more business and community friendly, both for current and potential residents and businesses.
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.
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 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.
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
