Mark your calendars for this year’s annual county-wide Trick or Treat: Saturday, October 31st (Halloween) from 3-5pm.

The Logan County Mayor’s Association voted unanimously to move the event to Saturday, Oct. 31st this year because more parents are away from work on a Saturday, and 3-5pm allows for a safer event under the light of day. It’s challenging enough to consider all of the factors; most importantly a SAFE event if children and parents wish to participate. Thank you for understanding!

​Today, Bellefontaine Mayor Ben Stahler made the difficult decision to postpone Bellefontaine’s Bicentennial Celebration. The event, which was planned for Saturday, August 29th, will be moved to 2021 with a date not yet determined.  Plans have been in progress for the better part of a year to prepare for this event. 

“This was a hard call to make. Many in our community were looking forward to a good old fashioned downtown block party to celebrate our proud heritage. It’s unfortunate that the coronavirus has affected so much of our daily lives, but I believe it’s best to err on the side of caution” Stahler says.  “In the end, the benefits do not outweigh the risks.”   

In recent weeks, Logan County has experienced a rise in coronavirus cases.  Just days ago, there were 71 active reported positive Covid-19 cases, up from the average of 28. There are also currently seven people are hospitalized, when two was the previous average.  According to Logan County Health Commissioner Boyd Hoddinott, our county has met indicators for new cases per capita, sustained increase in new cases, proportion of case not in a congregative setting, and increase in hospital admissions. This puts Logan County on track to become a Level 3 (Red).

Plans for the big event included: a variety of live music performances on stage, an antique car show, 12 food trucks in the downtown area, actors portraying historic figures from our past, an historic drone photo from above, a laser light show and much more.

The Mayor remains confident that, as we continue to wear masks and maintain our social distancing, Logan County can make a significant difference in combatting the spread of the virus.

In addition to the postponement of the Bicentennial events on Aug. 28-29, the DORA event has also been postponed.

There will be a meeting of the Records Commission on Wednesday, August 19th at 2pm in the City of Bellefontaine's Council Chambers.

The agenda will include the following:

1. Reviewing RC3's
2. Setting Date for Destruction
3. Miscellaneous

In order to limit potential exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Bellefontaine offices are closed to walk-in traffic.  Utility payments can be made through our website at www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us.   Payments can also be made using the drop-box at the southwest corner of the City Building parking lot, by mail, or direct bill payments (ACH) that can be established.  This form is available on the City of Bellefontaine Utilities website page.
 
For new service, there are application packets located at the drop-box in the City Building parking lot or please call the office at 937-592-3561 to allow access to the front lobby of the  building.  The forms are also available on this website.  Please complete the application and the additional forms (refuse/trash subscription and the Income Tax household information) included, return them to the drop-box along with a copy of your driver’s license  - or email them to: utilities@ci.bellefontaine.oh.us.  Please include any required deposits for leased properties.  Additional service requests will be completed only for a priority-as needed situation.
 
The order to discontinue delinquent account shutoffs has been lifted as of July 10, 2020.  All accounts that are 45 days or more are subject to disconnection.  Please contact the office regarding any past due balances and to make payment arrangements. 

For any questions regarding new or existing service, please call us at 937-592-3561.

Bellefontaine's Updated 2020 First Fridays Event Schedule and details will be made available at FirstFridaysBellefontaine.com.

​The City of Bellefontaine will resume bulky item refuse pickups on June 1st, 2020. The service will be provided on a limited basis of 8 residences per day, 2 days per week.
 
Service must be scheduled and paid for in advance by calling 937-592-3561. Service is on a first come, first served basis.
 
The cost for this service is $15 for each large item and $7.50 per small item.