$25 e-gift card when you donate blood!
Make lifesaving part of your holiday plans.
The City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive is coming up on September 4th, and we’re encouraging our community to roll up a sleeve and help save lives!
Donate blood August 30–September 9 and receive a $25 e-gift card!
When making your online appointment, use the code SERVICE in the appointment notes.
Must have a valid email address on file.
Every donation can make a difference. Let’s come together as a community to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for those who need it.
📅 Mark your calendar for September 4th and make your donation count!
https://donate.versitidayton.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81741
🌳 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Program
The Shade Tree Commission is accepting nominations for the 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Program.
Residents may nominate a property by submitting:
• The home address
• A photo of the property
📧 Email nominations to BeautifyBellefontaine@gmail.com by September 14th.
Properties will be judged on:
• Overall appearance
• Landscaping choices and placement
• Originality of design
Commission members will review nominations and photos submitted by residents before selecting this year’s winner.
As part of the recognition, winners receive an engraved garden stone and a yard sign celebrating their efforts.
Help us recognize the residents who are making Bellefontaine a more beautiful place to live! 🌸
Thank you!!
The Shade Tree Commission is accepting nominations for the 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Program.
Residents may nominate a property by submitting:
• The home address
• A photo of the property
📧 Email nominations to BeautifyBellefontaine@gmail.com by September 14th.
Properties will be judged on:
• Overall appearance
• Landscaping choices and placement
• Originality of design
Commission members will review nominations and photos submitted by residents before selecting this year’s winner.
As part of the recognition, winners receive an engraved garden stone and a yard sign celebrating their efforts.
Help us recognize the residents who are making Bellefontaine a more beautiful place to live! 🌸
Thank you!!
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Wrock Bottom Bar Poker Run- Eric Maddox Event on Saturday, August 29th from 8:00am-3:00pm:
-City Parking Lot #5
-Alleyway between City Parking Lot #5 and Wrock Bottom Bar
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Wrock Bottom Bar Poker Run- Eric Maddox Event on Saturday, August 29th from 8:00am-3:00pm:
-City Parking Lot #5
-Alleyway between City Parking Lot #5 and Wrock Bottom Bar
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City of Bellefontaine Utilities Committee will meet at 8:30 AM on September 2, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
They will discuss refuse and recycling services and anything else that comes before the committee.
City of Bellefontaine Utilities Committee will meet at 8:30 AM on September 2, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
They will discuss refuse and recycling services and anything else that comes before the committee.
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, August 31, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Wednesday September 2nd vehicular traffic along South Main Street between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue will be impacted. During the course of this work the east-most northbound lane of South Main Street will be closed between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue and there will be no righthand turns from Colton Avenue onto South Main Street. BME Services, LLC will be replacing a sanitary sewer lateral for 5/3rd Bank in this area. Please be cautious while driving this area and please slow down.
______________________________
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, August 31, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Wednesday September 2nd vehicular traffic along South Main Street between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue will be impacted. During the course of this work the east-most northbound lane of South Main Street will be closed between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue and there will be no righthand turns from Colton Avenue onto South Main Street. BME Services, LLC will be replacing a sanitary sewer lateral for 5/3rd Bank in this area. Please be cautious while driving this area and please slow down.
______________________________
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
ROAD REOPENED:
Carlisle St. is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Carlisle St. is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
ROAD CLOSURE:
Carlisle St. between Ingalls Ave. and Iron Ave. will be temporarily closed again today while the Water Department replaces a valve. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for you cooperation and understanding!
Carlisle St. between Ingalls Ave. and Iron Ave. will be temporarily closed again today while the Water Department replaces a valve. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for you cooperation and understanding!
ROAD REOPENED:
Carlisle St. between Ingalls Ave. and Iron Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Carlisle St. between Ingalls Ave. and Iron Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
City of Bellefontaine employees were proud to participate this past Friday in United Way of Logan County’s Community Care Day!
Our team spent the day giving back to our community in a couple of different ways. Some employees headed to Discovery Riders, where they helped clean the facilities and equipment and even spent some time caring for the horses.
Others headed out to Camp Wilson to help trim back the trails and keep this community resource beautiful and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to roll up our sleeves, lend a hand, and make a difference right here in Logan County. Thank you to United Way of Logan County for organizing Community Care Day and bringing local organizations and volunteers together to strengthen our community!
Check out some photos from our day of service!
Our team spent the day giving back to our community in a couple of different ways. Some employees headed to Discovery Riders, where they helped clean the facilities and equipment and even spent some time caring for the horses.
Others headed out to Camp Wilson to help trim back the trails and keep this community resource beautiful and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to roll up our sleeves, lend a hand, and make a difference right here in Logan County. Thank you to United Way of Logan County for organizing Community Care Day and bringing local organizations and volunteers together to strengthen our community!
Check out some photos from our day of service!
ROAD CLOSURE:
Carlisle St. between Ingalls Ave. and Iron Ave. is temporarily closed while the Water Department replaces a valve. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon. Please avoid this area if possible. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Carlisle St. between Ingalls Ave. and Iron Ave. is temporarily closed while the Water Department replaces a valve. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon. Please avoid this area if possible. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City of Bellefontaine Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:00 PM on September 1, 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/.../page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
City of Bellefontaine Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:00 PM on September 1, 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/.../page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on August 25, 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/.../page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on August 25, 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/.../page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
If your home was impacted by the recent flooding, please take a few minutes to complete this damage report as soon as possible and include photos if you are able.
We know a form does not begin to address what many of you are dealing with right now. This is one of several avenues the City is pursuing to help affected residents as we work with our partners at the county, state, and federal levels. It is not an application for assistance, and it is not the only effort underway.
Because this process is moving quickly, it is very important that affected residents complete the form as soon as possible. Documenting the full extent of the damage in our community will help ensure that every available option for assistance can be pursued.
If you were impacted and need help completing the report, or need assistance with anything else related to the flooding, please contact Wes Dodds, Service-Safety Director. We will do everything we can to help.
https://oh-logan.orioncentral.com/SelfReporter
We know a form does not begin to address what many of you are dealing with right now. This is one of several avenues the City is pursuing to help affected residents as we work with our partners at the county, state, and federal levels. It is not an application for assistance, and it is not the only effort underway.
Because this process is moving quickly, it is very important that affected residents complete the form as soon as possible. Documenting the full extent of the damage in our community will help ensure that every available option for assistance can be pursued.
If you were impacted and need help completing the report, or need assistance with anything else related to the flooding, please contact Wes Dodds, Service-Safety Director. We will do everything we can to help.
https://oh-logan.orioncentral.com/SelfReporter
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Bellefontaine Hill Climb Revival 7 Event on Sunday, August 23rd from 4:30pm-9pm:
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 Bellefontaine Hill Climb Revival 7 Event on Sunday, August 23rd from 4:30pm-9pm:
E. Columbus Ave. from Main St. to Opera St.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
ROAD REOPENED
N. Stanley between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky is now reopened to traffic. There is a steel plate on the road, please use caution.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our Water Department is out working.
N. Stanley between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky is now reopened to traffic. There is a steel plate on the road, please use caution.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our Water Department is out working.
ROAD CLOSURE:
The Water Department temporarily has N. Stanley closed between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky while they make a repair. Please avoid this area is possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for understanding!
The Water Department temporarily has N. Stanley closed between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky while they make a repair. Please avoid this area is possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for understanding!
ROAD REOPENED
N. Stanley between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky is now reopened to traffic. There is a steel plate on the road, please use caution. Please note that the same section of street will be closed tomorrow 8/20/2026 to finish the repair.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our Water Department is out working.
N. Stanley between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky is now reopened to traffic. There is a steel plate on the road, please use caution. Please note that the same section of street will be closed tomorrow 8/20/2026 to finish the repair.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our Water Department is out working.
🎃✨ Get ready for a spooktacular night at Blue Jacket Park! ✨🎃
Join us for the Ring of Lights Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 17! Bring the kids for an evening of lights, treats, tricks, and Halloween fun. 🧡👻
📅 October 17, 2026 | 7:30–8:30 PM
🌧️ Rain date: October 18
🍬 For children currently in grades Pre-K through 2nd
Grab your costumes and follow the lights for a spectacular adventure! 🎃💡
Join us for the Ring of Lights Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 17! Bring the kids for an evening of lights, treats, tricks, and Halloween fun. 🧡👻
📅 October 17, 2026 | 7:30–8:30 PM
🌧️ Rain date: October 18
🍬 For children currently in grades Pre-K through 2nd
Grab your costumes and follow the lights for a spectacular adventure! 🎃💡
ROAD CLOSURE:
The Water Department temporarily has N. Stanley closed between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky while they make a repair. Please avoid this area is possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for understanding!
The Water Department temporarily has N. Stanley closed between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky while they make a repair. Please avoid this area is possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for understanding!
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and submitting your report via social media.
-NWS Wilmington, Ohio