Welcome
McMechen is nestled in the beautiful hills along the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. The city was incorporated in 1905 and named for the original settlers; William and Sidney (Johnson) McMechen.
ELECTION INFORMATION
EARLY VOTING IS FROM APRIL 29 - MAY 9, 2026 AT THE MARSHALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
THE CITY OF MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 IN THE GYMNASIUM.
Marshall County Emergency Alerts Network
Please reach us at CITYCLERK@MCMECHENWV.GOV if you need help accessing the below al.
By signing up here, you will receive Marshall County emergency alerts and public service announcements. In the event of an emergency or weather warnings, an alert may be sent to the phone(s) you provide and/or you
TO SIGN UP: copy and paste this website into your browser https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/marshall_wv/wens.cfm
This is a free service provided by the Marshall County Emergency Management and 911 Center, however, normal message fees may apply. To receive text messages to your cell phone, your cell phone must have text messaging capabilities. Notifications are dependent upon external providers (phone carrier, cell phone, email). Marshall County cannot guarantee notifications will be received by the intended recipient. By registering you will not receive unsolicited calls, and neither Marshall County, nor its system vendor sells the contact number database.
SUMMER HELP WANTED
A summer job can be a great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and gain experience while making money.
Are you a boy or girl between the ages of 15-17 and looking for a summer job?
The City of McMechen is hiring for part-time summer help.
The job is 30 hours a week from 8am-2pm Monday-Friday.
The rate of pay is $9.00 per hour.
Applications can be picked up at the city building and will be accepted from
May 4th through May 15th, 2026.
The city building is located at 325 Logan Street in McMechen.
If you have any questions please call 304-232-3140.
Press Releases
Click on the link for the wastewater treatment plant grant award
Clink the link for the latest from the Recovery Informational Meeting.
https://wtov9.com/news/local/major-projects-planned-for-flood-ravaged-city
Click the link for water improvement and flood project updates.
https://wtov9.com/news/local/mcmechen-to-repair-after-flood-damage-years-back
Contact Us
Send us a message with any questions or concerns, and we'll get back to you with answers as soon as we can.