Martins Ferry

Martins Ferry to Remove Parking Meters, Offer Free Two-Hour Parking

River News Network Staff - January 23, 2026

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Parking meters will soon be removed in Martins Ferry and replaced with free, two-hour parking in an effort to make...

Judge Orders Austin Master Services to Pay More Than $34 Million to Ohio

River News Network Staff - January 14, 2026

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A hazardous waste collection firm now owes the state of Ohio more than $34 million following a court ruling tied...

Martins Ferry Police Chief Scraps App-Based Parking Plan After Resident Concerns

River News Network Staff - December 23, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Martins Ferry Police Chief Vincent West says the city will not move forward with plans to switch to a smartphone-based...

Fake Movie Money Used in Martins Ferry Store Attempt

River News Network Staff - December 23, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - Martins Ferry Police say an attempted fraud was thwarted after someone tried to pass off paper resembling real cash at...

Martins Ferry Considers Switching to Electronic Parking Payment System

River News Network Staff - November 6, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio - Martins Ferry Police Chief Vincent West briefed City Council Wednesday evening on preliminary plans to replace the city’s aging mechanical...

Ohio Voters Head to the Polls Today

River News Network Staff - November 4, 2025

Ohio voters are casting their ballots today in the 2025 general election, with municipal races taking center stage across the Ohio Valley. There are...

The River Network Launches Massive $3,000 Holiday Cash Giveaway!

River News Network Staff - November 3, 2025

Bellaire, OH — The River Network, a full-service multimedia company based in Bellaire, has launched its largest local cash giveaway ever, offering $3,000 to...