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
TORILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Champaign County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 834 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over De Graff, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Bellefontaine, De Graff, Quincy, Logansville, and Springhills.
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!
