ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Ingalls Avenue is currently closed between South Main Street and South Detroit Street due to a water service line repair.
Please use an alternate route while crews complete the necessary repairs.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
UPDATE: Omaha Road between Miami Ave and Dakota Road is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding while crews completed the repairs.
Notice of Road Closure: Omaha from Miami to Dakota is closed due to a water main break. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on October 27, 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.
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on October 27, 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.
NOTICE: CHANGE IN RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION DAY
Please be advised that residential refuse and recycling collection provided by Republic Services for residents of Ludlow Ridge (currently just Sherwood Loop) will be changing from Fridays to Mondays.
The next scheduled collection following today will be Monday, November 2, 2026.
Please plan accordingly for this change in service. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please be advised that residential refuse and recycling collection provided by Republic Services for residents of Ludlow Ridge (currently just Sherwood Loop) will be changing from Fridays to Mondays.
The next scheduled collection following today will be Monday, November 2, 2026.
Please plan accordingly for this change in service. Thank you for your cooperation.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City of Bellefontaine Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The official Public Notice may be found or viewed on our website at 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.
Applications, forms, maps, description and other pertinent information are on file in the Office of the City Engineer.
City of Bellefontaine Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The official Public Notice may be found or viewed on our website at 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.
Applications, forms, maps, description and other pertinent information are on file in the Office of the City Engineer.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Troy Road North is closed between West Williams Street and Garfield Avenue for a water service line repair.
Please use an alternate route and exercise caution in the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
NOTICE: TORNADO SIREN MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Please be advised that maintenance and repair work on a tornado siren is scheduled for today, October 14, at approximately 10:00 a.m.
During this time, the siren may sound intermittently. If the siren sounds during this scheduled maintenance, please do not be alarmed. The sound may be part of the testing and repair process.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the continued reliability of our emergency warning system.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please be advised that maintenance and repair work on a tornado siren is scheduled for today, October 14, at approximately 10:00 a.m.
During this time, the siren may sound intermittently. If the siren sounds during this scheduled maintenance, please do not be alarmed. The sound may be part of the testing and repair process.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the continued reliability of our emergency warning system.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Greenwood Street between Pine Avenue and Lake is now open to traffic.
The water service line repair has been completed, and the roadway has reopened.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews completed the repairs!
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE:
Greenwood St. between Pine Ave. and Lake is temporarily closed for a water service line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon once repairs are complete.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Greenwood St. between Pine Ave. and Lake is temporarily closed for a water service line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon once repairs are complete.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on October 13, 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.
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on October 13, 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.
ROAD REOPENING NOTICE
West William Street between Troy Road and West Street has reopened to traffic following the completion of a water service line repair.
The City of Bellefontaine Water Department thanks everyone for their patience and understanding during the closure.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
West Williams Street is currently closed between Troy Road and West Street due to a water service line repair.
Please use an alternate route while crews complete the necessary repairs.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE LEAF PICK UP SCHEDULE 2026
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.
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.
It was a beautiful morning as we welcomed the Remember Our Fallen National Tour to our city.
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.
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.
🎃 Trick-or-Treat Reminder! 👻
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! 🎃🍬
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 - Time & Road Closure Correction 🎃
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! 🎃🍁
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! 🎃🍁
Temporary Road Closure:
From 8:30am - 9:30am
The intersection at Main St. and Columbus Ave. will be closed to east and westbound traffic while fire department crews hang a flag for the Remember Our Fallen procession. North and southbound traffic will continue but will be maintained. Please use caution in the area while fire apparatus is parked in the roadway. Parking on east and West Columbus Ave will still be accessible from Mad River snd Detroit Streets.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
🚧 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!
🚨🔥 THE BATTLE OF THE HEROES BEGINS MONDAY! 🚔💙
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?
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?
