City nestled along the Ohio River
MARTINS FERRY, whose beginnings are linked to Ohio’s earliest history, has continued to grow and now has become one of the most active cities in the Ohio Valley.
The city is near several major highways such as Interstate 70, U.S. 40, U.S. 250, SR 7 and SR 647.
Martins Ferry is next to the Ohio River, just across from Wheeling, and about 60 miles south of Pittsburgh.
The new school complex, located high on top of the hill overlooking the city, is one of the most modern and provides special programs above and beyond state mandates.
In September of 1787 Martins Ferry was established and is very rich in history with plans on being just as rich in the future.
Prior to Martin’s arrival that year, a community known as Hoglinstown or Mercerstown existed, and some consider it as the first organized and unauthorized settlement in Ohio while Marietta is the first legal organized settlement in the state.
New location, new opportunities
By NICK STANKOVICH
Martins Ferry School Superintendent
THE 2008-09 school year for Martins Ferry City Schools is another great one.
Reporting the daily news for more than a century
THE RED brick building bearing the name, The Evening Times, has stood in Martins Ferry for 100 years.
In fact, the structure hit the century mark in 2008.
Greek ethnicity, food celebrated
GREEK meals, Greek pastries and Greek music are spotlighted every summer during a celebration in Martins Ferry.
The celebration, which is the Greek Mini-Fest, usually is scheduled in early July.
Athletic traditions strong
The Martins Ferry Purple Rider student body has rallied upon this fall sports season and with the success that the Riders are enjoying in all their autumn endeavors - who could argue their point.
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TWELVE PLAQUES featuring the initial inductees into the Martins Ferry Hall of Honor line a wall in the Laurel Krieg Room of the Martins Ferry Public Library.
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