⚠️ 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
18 minutes 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.

about 4 hours 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.
about 6 hours ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "City Council Meeting announcement for Bellefontaine at 7:30 PM. Image shows an empty council chamber with U.S. flags. Meetings open to public."
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.
about 24 hours 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.
1 day 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.

1 day 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.
1 day 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.
2 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.
2 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
closed
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
3 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "Announcement for the City of Bellefontaine's City Council Park Board Meeting on June 2 at 7:00 PM in council chambers. Meetings open to the public."
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
3 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "A clipboard displays a 'Fireworks Celebration Game Plan' with playful strategy symbols. 'Park, Eat, Play, Fireworks!' is written beside it. Bright fireworks burst in the background, conveying excitement and festivity."
BOIL WATER ADVISORY: The City of Bellefontaine Water Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the following area due to a water main depressurization event: Affected Area: 1515 S. Main Street through 1711 S. Main Street June 1, 2026 Residents in the affected area are advised to: Boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and food preparation for at least 3 minutes before use. If your water appears cloudy or discolored, allow cold water to run until it clears. The advisory will remain in effect until water samples are collected, tested, and confirmed safe by the laboratory. The City of Bellefontaine Water Department is working diligently to restore normal service conditions and will issue a Boil Water Advisory Lift Notice as soon as test results are received and approved.
4 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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Our crews are actively responding to a major water main break in the 1600 block of S. Main Street. If you experience low water pressure or no water at all, please call the Bellefontaine Water Department at 937-593-6121 and leave your name, address, phone number, and a brief description of your concern. As a precaution, customers who lose water service or experience very low water pressure should treat their water as though they are under a boil advisory until further notice. Bring water to a rolling boil for at least three minute’s before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, preparing food, or giving it to pets. Please use extreme caution when traveling through this area and drive slowly through standing water to help keep our crews and the public safe. We appreciate your patience as our crews work to restore service and make repairs as quickly as possible.
4 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
alert
Bellefontaine City Council Rules Committee will meet in Council Chambers on June 11, 2026 at 3:30 pm to discuss draft legislation relating to allowing golf carts on city streets, and any other business that may come before the committee.
4 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: Flyer for City Council Audit Committee Meeting on June 11 at 3:30 PM in Bellefontaine Council Chambers. Meetings are open to the public.
Road Closure Update: W. Chillicothe Ave. between Main St. and S. Detroit St. is now back open to traffic following the completion of a water service line repair. Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation while crews worked to make the repair
8 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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ROAD CLOSURE: West Chillicothe Avenue is currently closed between Main Street and South Detroit Street due to a water service line repair. Please use caution and avoid the area if possible while crews complete the repair. The roadway is expected to reopen later today. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
8 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
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Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council Audit Committee will meet at 9:30 AM on May 28, 2026, in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The committee will meet with the outside auditor team on site to discuss the annual audit process and address any questions that may arise during their visit.

9 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "Announcement for City Council Audit Committee Meeting on May 28 at 9:30 AM in Bellefontaine Council Chambers. Meetings are open to the public."
**UPDATE**
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
THIS WORK HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC-NIGHTTIME WORK:
Hypower, Inc. has been installing fiberoptic cable for AT&T along South Main Street. As they approach downtown, they will switch their construction efforts to nighttime work to complete the installation from Auburn Avenue to Chillicothe Avenue, before heading west on Chillicothe. This nighttime work will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 and Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 10:00pm to 7:00 am each day.
This is necessary to minimize disruptions to traffic and local business operations.
______________________________
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
C: City
9 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "City of Bellefontaine notice about postponed fiberoptic work; new schedule to be announced. Nighttime work was initially planned for May 27-28, 2026, from 10 PM to 7 AM. Includes city engineer's contact details."
⚠️ FLOOD WATCH & HEAVY RAIN SAFETY NOTICE ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Logan County effective today, May 26 at 1:44 PM through Wednesday, May 28 at 2:00 AM due to the potential for additional heavy rainfall across the area.

The City of Bellefontaine has already experienced significant rainfall resulting in localized flooding and high water in several areas. While water has receded and in continuing to recede in many locations, additional rain remains in the forecast and conditions can change quickly.

Please use extreme caution and remember:

🚫 NEVER drive through standing or moving water.
Just a small amount of water can stall a vehicle or wash it off the roadway. If you encounter high water, TURN AROUND — DON’T DROWN.

Residents can also help reduce localized drainage issues by:

✅ Clearing leaves, sticks, and debris away from nearby catch basins and storm drains
✅ Securing outdoor items that could wash into drainage systems
✅ Monitoring sump pumps and downspouts to ensure they are functioning properly
✅ Avoiding placing grass clippings or debris in streets or ditches

If you encounter an emergency situation, please call 911. For non-emergency flooding, street, or drainage concerns, please contact the Mayor’s Office.

Please stay alert, stay safe, and continue to monitor local weather updates throughout the next several days.
10 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
“Yellow diamond-shaped road sign reading ‘FLOOD WATCH’ with text below stating ‘Issued May 26 at 1:44pm until May 28th at 2am,’ set against a dark stormy sky background.”
Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on May 26, 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 Engineer's Office at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
10 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
graphic for a City of Bellefontaine City Council Meeting held in the council chambers. The background shows a modern municipal meeting room with tables, chairs, podium, American and Ohio state flags, and overhead lighting. At the top is the City of Bellefontaine logo with a city skyline silhouette. Large bold text on a green banner reads “City Council Meeting.” A calendar icon displays the date “May 26.” A clock icon beside the text shows the meeting time as “7:30 PM.” A location pin icon and text state “City of Bellefontaine Council Chambers.” At the bottom, another green banner reads “Meetings Are Open to the Public” with a public/community icon. The design uses black text with bright green highlights for emphasis.