Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the Bellefontaine Police Department Annual K9 Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on 8/15 from 3pm - 8pm:
Waston Way at N. Detroit westbound to N. Elm
Central Court at W. Columbus northbound to W. Sandusky
N. Elm from W. Columbus to W. Sandusky (Except to local traffic)
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the Bellefontaine Police Department Annual K9 Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on 8/15 from 3pm - 8pm:
Waston Way at N. Detroit westbound to N. Elm
Central Court at W. Columbus northbound to W. Sandusky
N. Elm from W. Columbus to W. Sandusky (Except to local traffic)
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
ROAD REOPENED
Carlisle St. from Iron Ave. to Ingalls Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we completed our work!
Carlisle St. from Iron Ave. to Ingalls Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we completed our work!
ROAD CLOSURE
Carlisle St. is temporarily closed from Iron Ave. to Ingalls Ave. while the Water Department makes a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation!
Carlisle St. is temporarily closed from Iron Ave. to Ingalls Ave. while the Water Department makes a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation!
ROAD REOPENED
Hamilton St. between Spring St. and Colton Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Hamilton St. between Spring St. and Colton Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
ROAD CLOSURE
Hamilton St. will be temporarily closed today between Spring St. and Colton Ave. for a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Hamilton St. will be temporarily closed today between Spring St. and Colton Ave. for a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
City Council Rules Committee will meet to discuss legislation regarding the slow-moving vehicle ordinance and anything else that comes before the committee at 3:00 PM on August 14, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
City of Bellefontaine Records Commission will meet at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The City of Bellefontaine would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Mark and Jill Butler for their incredible work on the Whispering Pines sign!
They did an amazing job restoring the sign and bringing it back to life. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and care they put into this project!
They did an amazing job restoring the sign and bringing it back to life. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and care they put into this project!
ROAD REOPENED
South Detroit Street between West Auburn Avenue and West Patterson Avenue has been reopened to traffic following completion of the water line service repair.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while the Water Department completed the repair.
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on August 11, 2025 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.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
S. Detroit Street is currently closed from W. Auburn Avenue to W. Patterson Avenue due to a water service line repair.
Please use an alternate route if possible and use caution in this area while Water Department crews complete the repair.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following roads will be closed on Saturday August 8th for 26th Annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In on 8/8 from 11am - 9pm :
Main St. from Sandusky Ave. to Auburn Ave.
Columbus Ave. from Detroit St.. to Madriver St.
Court Ave. from Detroit St. to Madriver St.
Chillicothe from Detroit to Madriver St.
S. Opera St. from E. Columbus Ave. to E Chillicothe Ave.
S. Canby St. from W. Columbus Ave. to W. Chillicothe Ave.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that the following roads will be closed on Saturday August 8th for 26th Annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In on 8/8 from 11am - 9pm :
Main St. from Sandusky Ave. to Auburn Ave.
Columbus Ave. from Detroit St.. to Madriver St.
Court Ave. from Detroit St. to Madriver St.
Chillicothe from Detroit to Madriver St.
S. Opera St. from E. Columbus Ave. to E Chillicothe Ave.
S. Canby St. from W. Columbus Ave. to W. Chillicothe Ave.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Sister City Friendship Pact between the City of Bellefontaine and Suzuka, Japan.
On August 7, 1991, then-Mayor Richard Vicario signed this historic friendship pact, creating a lasting relationship built on mutual respect, cultural exchange, and international connection. For 35 years, this friendship has continued to bring our communities together through shared experiences, learning, and meaningful connections.
This year, we were honored to welcome our friends from Suzuka to Bellefontaine. During their visit, they shared a fun and engaging presentation that gave us a glimpse into everyday life in Japan. We learned about the many sounds that are part of daily life in Japan, including emergency vehicles, public announcements, and even the unique melodies heard in everyday settings.
Our guests also introduced us to the fascinating world of Japanese vending machines. With more than 4 million vending machines across Japan, they offer much more than drinks and snacks. We learned about the incredible variety available, including ready-to-eat meals, hot pot ingredient sets, frozen fish, charms, Pokémon cards, live fishing bait, and so much more.
While sharing their culture with us, our friends from Suzuka were also excited to experience everyday life in Bellefontaine. One of the things they were most looking forward to was visiting our stores and seeing how we shop in the United States. They also shared their excitement about trying some of our favorite foods, including burgers, steaks, and barbecue.
As a special way to commemorate this milestone, Mayor Crissman had challenge coins created for our friends from Suzuka to take back to Japan in honor of the 35th anniversary of our Sister City partnership. These coins serve as a lasting reminder of the friendship, respect, and connections shared between our two communities.
The presentation and visit were a fun and memorable way to learn about Japanese culture while getting to know the students who joined us for their short stay here in the United States. Experiences like these are what make our Sister City relationship so special.
As we celebrate 35 years of friendship between Bellefontaine and Suzuka, we are grateful for the connections made, the cultures shared, and the memories created. We look forward to many more years of friendship, collaboration, and continued exchange between our communities.
Happy 35th Anniversary to our Sister City partnership!
On August 7, 1991, then-Mayor Richard Vicario signed this historic friendship pact, creating a lasting relationship built on mutual respect, cultural exchange, and international connection. For 35 years, this friendship has continued to bring our communities together through shared experiences, learning, and meaningful connections.
This year, we were honored to welcome our friends from Suzuka to Bellefontaine. During their visit, they shared a fun and engaging presentation that gave us a glimpse into everyday life in Japan. We learned about the many sounds that are part of daily life in Japan, including emergency vehicles, public announcements, and even the unique melodies heard in everyday settings.
Our guests also introduced us to the fascinating world of Japanese vending machines. With more than 4 million vending machines across Japan, they offer much more than drinks and snacks. We learned about the incredible variety available, including ready-to-eat meals, hot pot ingredient sets, frozen fish, charms, Pokémon cards, live fishing bait, and so much more.
While sharing their culture with us, our friends from Suzuka were also excited to experience everyday life in Bellefontaine. One of the things they were most looking forward to was visiting our stores and seeing how we shop in the United States. They also shared their excitement about trying some of our favorite foods, including burgers, steaks, and barbecue.
As a special way to commemorate this milestone, Mayor Crissman had challenge coins created for our friends from Suzuka to take back to Japan in honor of the 35th anniversary of our Sister City partnership. These coins serve as a lasting reminder of the friendship, respect, and connections shared between our two communities.
The presentation and visit were a fun and memorable way to learn about Japanese culture while getting to know the students who joined us for their short stay here in the United States. Experiences like these are what make our Sister City relationship so special.
As we celebrate 35 years of friendship between Bellefontaine and Suzuka, we are grateful for the connections made, the cultures shared, and the memories created. We look forward to many more years of friendship, collaboration, and continued exchange between our communities.
Happy 35th Anniversary to our Sister City partnership!
Notice of Road Closure: Due to repairs being performed by a plumbing company, the alley adjacent to the Board of Elections and along the Syndicate parking lot will be closed for the remainder of today and possibly through a good portion of tomorrow.
NOTICE: Street closures will begin at 2pm today for the the Taste of Bellefontaine Event scheduled tonight from 5pm-8pm. The street closures includes E. Columbus Ave. from Main St to 117 E. Columbus Ave.
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the A Taste of Bellefontaine Event on Thursday, August 6th from 5pm-8pm:
E. Columbus Ave. from Main St. to Opera St.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the A Taste of Bellefontaine Event on Thursday, August 6th from 5pm-8pm:
E. Columbus Ave. from Main St. to Opera St.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
ROAD REOPENED:
Spring Ave. from Hamilton St. to S. Park St. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Spring Ave. from Hamilton St. to S. Park St. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
ROAD CLOSURE:
Spring Ave. from Hamilton St. to S. Park St. is temporarily closed while the Water Department makes a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Spring Ave. from Hamilton St. to S. Park St. is temporarily closed while the Water Department makes a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Road Reopened
Michigan Street and Superior Street at Erie Street have been reopened to all traffic.
Thank you for your patience while our crews completed the necessary work. Please drive safely through the area.
Today we're excited to welcome students from our sister city, Suzuka, Japan, to Bellefontaine!
The day began in Council Chambers, where the students shared a bit of Japanese culture with us before heading out to experience ours. Now they're exploring Bellefontaine and seeing what makes our community so special.
If you see our guests around town today, take a moment to say hello and give them a warm Bellefontaine welcome. We hope they enjoy their visit and create lasting memories during their time here!
The day began in Council Chambers, where the students shared a bit of Japanese culture with us before heading out to experience ours. Now they're exploring Bellefontaine and seeing what makes our community so special.
If you see our guests around town today, take a moment to say hello and give them a warm Bellefontaine welcome. We hope they enjoy their visit and create lasting memories during their time here!
