Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the PrideFest & Parade on 6/13 from 7am - 9pm (PrideFest) & 10:45am-11am (Parade) :


*PrideFest from 7am - 9pm:

  • Opera St. from Watson Way to E Court Ave.

  • E. Columbus from Main to Madriver

*Parade from 10:45am - 11am :

  • Starting at the Logan County Health District, travels north on Main to E. Columbus.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

about 3 hours ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: Illustrated sign with orange and white stripes reads "Upcoming Event" and "Road Closures." Text details PrideFest & Parade on 6/13, listing road closures.
Alt text: "Aerial map highlighting PrideFest parade route along Main Street from 10:45 am to 11 am, and event area from 7 am to 9 pm with arrows."
The 800 block of Brookwood Drive is now open. Thank you for your patience.
1 day ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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Did you miss out on being in the Memorial Day Parade and wish you had the chance to show off your team, business, club, or organization? Or maybe you were in the parade and have been thinking of all the ways you could go even bigger and better next time?

Well, here's your chance!

The Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership is assisting the American 250 Committee in organizing a family-friendly community celebration recognizing our nation's 250th anniversary. The event will honor American heritage, local pride, and community spirit through a patriotic parade in downtown Bellefontaine.

Now is the time to start planning your entry! Gather your group, get creative, and show us your patriotic spirit. Whether you're representing a business, organization, school, church, sports team, or community group, we'd love to see you join the celebration.

Click the link below to register and provide the necessary information for your parade entry:

https://forms.gle/z1acx8LuXdUAbjGs9

📅 Registration deadline: August 20, 2026

Plenty of time to get those ideas flowing and create the most patriotic, memorable entry in the parade. Start brainstorming now—we can't wait to see what our community comes up with!

Let's make America's 250th anniversary celebration one to remember!
1 day ago, City of Bellefontaine
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Road Closure Notice: The 800 block of Brookwood Drive is closed between Shortridge Street and Hillcrest Drive for a fire hydrant replacement. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route if possible. If you must travel in the area, use caution and be alert for workers and equipment in the roadway. The road is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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The City of Bellefontaine is seeking a dependable, customer-service-oriented individual to serve as a Part-Time Parking Control Officer.
This position plays an important role in supporting public safety and ensuring compliance with City parking regulations throughout the community.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/page/careers
2 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
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Keep Bellefontaine Moving!
The City of Bellefontaine is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanic to join our Vehicle Maintenance Division. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of city vehicles and equipment, including passenger vehicles, trucks, heavy equipment, snow removal equipment, and specialized municipal machinery.

If you have experience in automotive or diesel repair, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply.

https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/page/careers

2 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
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Join us for an afternoon and evening of family fun before the skies light up with our annual fireworks celebration!

📍 Blue Jacket Park
📅 July 3
⏰ Activities begin at Noon

Come early and enjoy:

🌭 Food Trucks & Treats

Flappers
Fins & Fries
Hall's Kettle Corn
Freyhof Funnel Cakes
Wahl Dogs Frankfurters
Candy Craze
Where There's Smoke
Drake & Co.

🎈 Family Activities

Bounce Houses & Water Inflatable sponsored by Moose Lodge 2563 of Bellefontaine and provided by The Jump Party
Cornhole Tournament hosted by Stocked Event Rentals
Dunk Tank featuring local celebrities, hosted by Bellefontaine Youth Football
Petting Zoo by Truesdale Farms

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets for a full day of food, fun, and community before the spectacular fireworks show at dusk!

❤️🤍💙 We look forward to celebrating Independence Day with everyone in Bellefontaine!
3 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Fireworks Celebration poster for July 3, 2026, in Bellefontaine. Features logos of various food trucks, including Drake & Co. and Waldog Peanut Kettle.
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ROAD OPEN NOTICE The 200 block of E. Patterson Avenue has been reopened to traffic following the completion of a water service line repair. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this work. Please continue to use caution when traveling through the area as crews finish any remaining cleanup.
4 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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The 200 block of Patterson Avenue is currently closed between S. Mad River Street and S. Park Street due to a water service line repair. Please use caution in the area for the safety of the public and utility crews, do not drive around barricades or through the work zone. The road is expected to reopen once repairs are completed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
4 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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⚠️ Events Postponed : Pineapple Palooza & Pineapple Dash 5K ⚠️

Due to the increased risk of lightning and high winds in tomorrow’s forecast, the decision has been made to postpone Pineapple Palooza and the Pineapple Dash 5K.

🌴 New Date: July 25, 2026
7 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Postponement notice: "Pineapple Palooza" and "Pineapple Dash 5K" events rescheduled for July 25th due to forecasted weather conditions, marked by a prominent red header.

Notice of Upcoming Road Closures/ Redirection of Traffic:

Please be advised that the E. Court Ave. will be closed/ traffic redirected for Roof Repair the week of June 8th, 2026.

There will be fewer parking spots along E. Court Ave. Traffic will be redirected through these parking spots to get down E. Court Ave.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

7 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "Illustration of road closure sign with orange and white stripes, announcing 'Upcoming Road Closures' for 'Opera Block Roof Repair, Week of June 8th.' Text explains reduced parking and traffic redirection on E Court Ave."
Aerial view of a city block, showing buildings, parking lots, and streets with labeled names: E Court Ave, Main St, and Georgia St. Urban infrastructure.
Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on June 9, 2026, in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The complete text of the agenda may be found on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/.../page/meeting-notices or at the Mayor's Office at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
7 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
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Road Reopened Notice The 600 block of North Detroit Street between Powell Avenue and Orchard Avenue has been reopened to traffic following completion of a water service line repair. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews worked to complete the repair safely.
8 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED The City of Bellefontaine Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for the following area: 1515 S. Main Street through 1711 S. Main Street Water samples have been collected, tested, and confirmed safe for consumption. Normal water use may resume immediately. As a precaution, residents are encouraged to: • Run cold water faucets for several minutes to flush household plumbing lines. • Discard any ice made during the advisory and clean ice makers before restarting. • Flush and clean coffee makers, water dispensers, and similar appliances connected to the water system. • Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle if applicable. • Flush refrigerator water lines and replace water filters if recommended by the manufacturer. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our crews completed repairs and water quality testing.
8 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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We have a BUSY weekend in Bellefontaine! Whether you are attending/participating or want to avoid it all.....please plan accordingly.

Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the Wrock Bottom's Tucker Munz Concert ON 6/5 from 2pm- 12am :

  • W. Chillicothe Ave. from Detroit St. to Main St.

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the PINEAPLLE DASH 5K on 6/6 from 9:30am - 12pm:

  • 149 W. Columbus and east to Madriver

  • North on Madriver to Irving Ave.

  • East on Irving Ave. to N. Park St.

  • South on N. Park to W. Williams

  • East on E. Williams to Allison Rd.

  • South on Allison Rd to E Brown

  • E. Brown to E. High.

  • West on E. Brown to Park St.

  • South on Park St to E. Court Ave.

  • West on E. Court Ave. to S Main.

  • South on S. Main to the Alley Way south of City Sweets

  • West on the Alley Way to S Elm

  • North on S. Elm to W Chillicothe

  • West on W. Chillicothe to Elm

  • North on Elm to W. Columbus

  • East on W. Columbus to 149 W. Columbus

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the PINEAPLLE PALOOZA on 6/6 from 2pm - 12am:

  • Main from Watson Way to Chillicothe

  • Columbus from Canby to Madriver

  • Opera from Columbus to Chillicothe

  • E. Court from Main to Madriver

  • Chillicothe from Canby to Madriver

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the Corpus Christi Procession on 6/7 from 11am - 12pm:

  • Starting at the St. Patrick Church,

  • East to Ludlow,

  • South on Ludlow to Spring,

  • West on Spring to Madriver,

  • North on Madriver to E. Patterson,

  • East on E. Patterson to St. Patrick Church

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

8 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "Announcement for Wrock Bottom's Tucker Munz Concert on June 5th, 2pm-12am. Graphic shows orange-striped barriers with text 'Upcoming Event' and 'Road Closures.' Closure on W. Chillicothe Ave. from Detroit St. to Main St. Includes '*See Map' note."
Aerial view of a town, showing streets and buildings. Main roads include W Court Ave and W Chillicothe Ave. The setting is urban with parking lots.
Alt text: "Event notice for Pineapple Palooza on 6/6 from 2pm to 12am. Image shows orange and white barriers with text: 'Upcoming Event: Road Closures.' Listed roads are Main from Watson Way to Chillicothe, Columbus from Canby to Madriver, Opera from Columbus to Chillicothe, E. Court from Main to Madriver, and Chillicothe from Canby to Madriver. A note says '*See Map.' "
Map showing a route highlighted in blue through Bellefontaine, passing landmarks like Mary Rutan Hospital and Brown Park, with road names visible.
Alt text: Illustration of orange and white barricades with "Upcoming Event" and "Road Closures" text. Event details: Pineapple Palooza on 6/6, 2pm-12am. Listed road closures.
Map of downtown Bellefontaine, Ohio, highlighting 2026 road closures for Pineapple Palooza. Streets closed from 2pm to 12am include Main St, Opera St, Columbus Ave, Court Ave, and Chillicothe Ave.
Alt text: "Announcement for an upcoming event, Corpus Christi Procession, on 6/7 from 11am to 12pm. Graphic shows road barriers labeled 'Upcoming Event' and 'Road Closures'. List of road closures: Starting at St. Patrick Church, East to Ludlow, South on Ludlow to Spring, West on Spring to Madriver, North on Madriver to E. Patterson, East on E. Patterson to St. Patrick Church. Note: 'See Map' highlighted."
Map of St. Patrick Catholic Church's Corpus Christi Procession route from 11am to 12pm, highlighted in red. Streets include Ingham and Buck.
ROAD CLOSURE The 600 block of North Detroit Street is closed between Powell Avenue and Orchard Avenue for a water service line repair. The road is expected to reopen later today. Please use caution in the area and do not drive through the closure. Thank you for your patience.
8 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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ROAD OPEN NOTICE E. Auburn Avenue between S. Powers Street and Ludlow Road has been reopened to traffic following completion of a water service line repair. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our crews completed the work.
9 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE E. Auburn Avenue is closed between S. Powers Street and Ludlow Road due to a water service line repair. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and seek an alternate route if possible. If you must travel in the area, please use extreme caution and obey all traffic control devices. The road is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
9 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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Board of Trustees
Agenda
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, Bellefontaine City Building

I. Call to order – President, Pat Ellis

II. Approval of May 5th, 2026 Minutes

III. Approval of paid bills May 2026

IV. Communications from Citizens:

V. Communication from Council:

VI. Activity Report

A. Programs – Rec Baseball and Softball are coming down the backstretch. We will host our 2nd Midwest Baseball Factory tournament this weekend. We profited in the ballpark of 8-10K at our last tourney.

B. Finance – Working with the city to properly fund the Hoffman Pool project.

C. Maintenance – We’ve stabilized in this area.

D. Myeerah – We experienced electrical problems with the HVAC. We feel it’s under warranty but will know more this week.

E. Pool – Update on pool replacement.

F. Misc. – Harmon Park Project

VII. Old Business:
A. Pickleball surface is getting worse and should be under warranty. Pat has been communicating with Heiberger Paving.

VIII. New Business:
A. RTC work program is scheduled to begin next week.
B. We have hired 3 part time seasonal workers. Cayleb Overmann- Downtown, Boris Pattison/Jamison Clement – Park Supervisors.

IX. Meeting Adjourned
Next meeting August 4th, 2026 Council Chambers
10 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
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It's time to start planning your 2026 Fireworks Celebration!

Where will you park?

Where will you set up to watch the show?

How many times will the kids make it through the bounce houses?

What food truck will you hit first for lunch, dinner, dessert, or snacks in between?

Good news—we've got that covered on the map, too!

Take a look at the event map and start building your game plan for a full day of family fun, great food, entertainment, and an unforgettable fireworks show!

Fireworks Site Map : https://bellefontaineoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/bbb3b3bea71d4dafb073d0cb7fd59162
10 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
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