The office of the Service-Safety Director, Wes Dodds, announces the leaf pick up schedule:
October 26, 27 & 28 - north of Columbus Avenue and east of Main Street
October 29, 30 & Nov 2 - south of Columbus A venue and east of Main Street
November 3 & 4 - south of Columbus A venue and west of Main Street
November 5 & 6 - north of Columbus A venue and west of Main Street
After this schedule is completed a second round is tentatively scheduled as follows:
November 9, 10 & 12 - the northeast sector
November 13, 16 & 17 - the southeast sector
November 18 & 19 - the southwest sector
November 20 & 23- the northwest sector
{Week of October 19th the Street Department will pick up on an "on call basis." You can email them at wvolbrecht@ci.bellefontaine.oh.us or call 937-592-1736.
{Leaves need to be piled in the boulevard or as close to the street as possible, but not in the street or on the sidewalk. Please do not park your vehicles in front of the piles, where our leaf machine cannot get to the leaves.
{No other materials such as branches, brush or trash can be picked up by the leaf machine.
{No bags will be accepted.
{Remember, by law, the regular refuse collection is not allowed to pick up leaves or any other yard waste.
{Per City Ordinance 521.12: No person shall deposit, permit or allow any grass clippings, shrub or bush trimmings, flowers or any material on any street or alley which might wash into or clog any storm sewer.
Escorted by the Bellefontaine Police Department from the Cobblestone Hotel, a motorcycle-led procession traveled through downtown Bellefontaine. Along the way, the procession passed through an aerial flag display at the Logan County Courthouse before continuing to Bellefontaine High School, where the Memorial will be on display.
A special thank-you to the Marysville Fire Department and the Indian Joint Fire District for bringing their ladder trucks and helping create a beautiful and meaningful display.
We invite the community to take time to visit this powerful tribute and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
📅 Memorial Viewing Hours:
Thursday, the 8th: Until 7:00 PM
Friday, the 9th: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday, the 10th: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
We hope you’ll take the opportunity to visit, reflect, and remember.
Back in July, when the Logan County Mayor’s Association met, we shared that Trick-or-Treat will be held on October 31st from 6:00–7:30 PM this year—and each year moving forward.
Now that October is here, we wanted to share the reminder again so everyone can mark their calendars! 🧡
We look forward to seeing all the little ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, and more out enjoying Halloween! 🎃🍬
The Great Pumpkin Walk is happening on Saturday, October 10 from 12pm-4pm.
Please note this important correction regarding the Road Closure schedule:
🚧 Road closures will begin at 9:00 a.m. and remain in effect until 5:00 p.m.
The attached maps show the road closure areas as well as the locations where all the Pumpkin Walk fun and activities will take place.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation—and we look forward to seeing you there for a spooktacular day! 🎃🍁
🚧 BUSY END OF THE WEEK AHEAD IN BELLEFONTAINE 🚧
The City of Bellefontaine would like to remind residents and visitors that we have a busy week of community events that will include road closures.
There will be two processions, one parade, along with events that will require temporary road closures and traffic restrictions throughout the city.
Thursday, October 8th:
- 9am : Remember Our Fallen procession: AMVETS Riders & The Man on the Middle Cross Ministry procession will travel south on Main Street from the Cobblestone Hotel to the Bellefonatine High School.
-6:20pm : The Chieftain Charge: This fun run sponsored by the BJRD to kick off the Homecoming parade, will run just ahead of the parade using the same route.
-6:30pm : the Bellefontaine Homecoming Parade: The parade will begin at the intersection of Main and Chillicothe, Travel south to Washington, Travel east on Washington to Harding and South on Harding to the Bellefontaine High School.
Saturday, October 10th:
-11am : the Logan County Bikers for Santa Toy Run: Starting at the Bellefontaine Moose Lodge on S. Detroit the procession will be escorted by police through Downtown Bellefontaine.
-5pm : The Great Pumpkin Walk will have multiple downtown roads and alleyways similar to the Pineapple Palooza closed for this event.
Please plan ahead and expect:
🚧 Temporary road closures
🚗 Traffic delays and detours
🎉 Increased pedestrian activity
⏰ Extra travel time, especially around parade and event times
We encourage everyone to allow extra time, follow posted detours and closure signs, and use caution around pedestrians and event participants.
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as our community comes together for a fun and event-filled week!
Thank you for helping us keep Bellefontaine safe and enjoyable for everyone!
Bellefontaine, are you ready to pick a side?
Starting Monday, October 12, the Bellefontaine Fire Department 🔥 and Bellefontaine Police Department 🚔 will go head-to-head in a friendly fundraising competition to see who can raise the most money for United Way of Logan County!
🔥 TEAM FIRE or 💙 TEAM POLICE?
Here's how you play:
🪙💵 Want to support your heroes? Drop your change and/or your dollar bills in their bucket!
😈 Want to sabotage the other team? Bring your quarters and put them in the other team's bucket!
📍 Donation buckets will be available at:
• Bellefontaine Fire Department — 201 W. Sandusky Ave.
• Bellefontaine Police Department — 135 N. Detroit St.
• City Building Entrance — 135 N. Detroit St.
🔥🚒 TEAM FIRE OR 💙🚔 TEAM POLICE
The battle starts Monday, October 12, so start collecting your change now! 🪙
At the end of the day, the real winner is United Way of Logan County — and the people of our community. ❤️
Let's make this a battle worth talking about, Bellefontaine! Which team are YOU backing?
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
Monday October 5, 2026 through Thursday October 8, 2026, M&W Construction Enterprises LLC will be performing work at the following locations.
Between 2 pm and 6 pm each day, Main Street between Court Avenue and Chillicothe Avenue will have minor traffic pattern adjustments and reduced parking opportunities.
Between 6 pm and 12 am (midnight) each day, Court Avenue between Main Street and Opera Street will have minor traffic pattern adjustments and reduced parking opportunities.
The reduced parking locations and minor traffic pattern changes will be marked.
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James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
C: City Engineer New Release
Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 PM on October 6, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. The complete text of each ordinance or resolution may be found or viewed on our website https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
A Logan County Mayors Association meeting will take place at the following:
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: City of Bellefontaine - 2nd Floor Council Chambers
135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
Bellefontaine, we have another parade!
The Veterans Parade is coming up, organized by Samantha Jackson and the Bellefontaine American Legion!
If your float is still sitting around from the Logan County America 250 Parade, guess what?! You’re already halfway there! 😉 And the theme is the same!
Maybe after the last parade you thought, “Next time, we can make it even better by…”
Well… THIS IS NEXT TIME!
By now, you’re practically a parade pro! We’ve had so many great parades this year, and we need YOU in this one, too!
Pull that float back out, make those improvements, add some new touches, and let’s make this Veterans Parade one to remember!
📅 Entry Deadline: October 23, 2026
And hey… by then, the Halloween candy should be on clearance, too! Stock up for this parade and the Hometown Christmas Parade on December 4th! 🎄
Let’s celebrate our veterans, bring Bellefontaine together, and keep the parade fun going!
We’ve seen what you can do—now let’s see what you do next!
Register Here > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2yn2S1eTC5XGzQ0tWxmTUoV9R_o5llM3uv28s4Jo73PdhMA/viewform
The City of Bellefontaine Civil Service Commission will meet at 8:00 AM on October 6, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The items to be discussed:
I. Certification of Eligibility List - Approval of the Entry-Level Police Officer eligibility
II. Other Business - Any additional matters to come before the Commission.
The City of Bellefontaine Audit Committee will meet at 3:30 PM on September 30, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. The Committee will discuss the most recent Audit and anything else that comes before the Committee.
Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:00 PM on October 6, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The complete text of the public notice can be viewed on our website https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The application forms, maps and other pertinent information are on file in the office of the City Engineer for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Election season means there are a lot of signs popping up around town! We respect everyone’s right to show support for the candidates and issues that are important to them.
BUT... there is one important thing to remember! 😊
Signs are not permitted in the street lawn/boulevard, which is the area between the sidewalk and the street.
Signs placed in the boulevard may be removed by the City without notice.
This applies to all signs, regardless of candidate, issue, or message.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our public rights-of-way clear and safe. Thank you!
Today marks the official start of autumn, and our community is ready to welcome the season. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, it’s a beautiful time to enjoy all that Bellefontaine has to offer. 🎃🌾
Take a walk through our parks, explore downtown, and enjoy the colors of fall across the city. This season brings cozy days, community gatherings, and plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy our hometown.
Here’s to a wonderful fall in the City of Bellefontaine! 🍂🧡
