ROAD REOPENED
Lakewood Drive between Firethorn Drive and Campbell Drive has reopened to traffic following debris cleanup.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews worked to clear the roadway.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Lakewood Drive will be temporarily closed between Firethorn Drive and Campbell Drive while crews work to clean up debris from the roadway.
Please use caution in the area and seek an alternate route until the roadway is reopened.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
August 2026 Flooding: Response and Recovery
An update has been added to our August 2026 Flooding: Response and Recovery webpage with the latest information on ongoing response and recovery efforts in our community.
Visit the page for the latest updates and information.
https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/august-2026-flooding-response-recovery
An update has been added to our August 2026 Flooding: Response and Recovery webpage with the latest information on ongoing response and recovery efforts in our community.
Visit the page for the latest updates and information.
https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/august-2026-flooding-response-recovery
Please note that City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
Refuse and recycling routes will be collected one day later this week due to the holiday.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!
Refuse and recycling routes will be collected one day later this week due to the holiday.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!
ROAD REOPENING NOTICE
Park Road has reopened between Iroquois Road and Blair Street following completion of the water service repair.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Wrock Bottom Bar Anniversary Party Event from Friday September 4th through Monday, September 7th:
City Parking Lot #5 and Alleyway between City Parking Lot #5 and Wrock Bottom Bar will be closed Friday through Monday.
W. Chillicothe from N. Detroit to N. Main will be closed on Saturday, September 5th from 4:00pm - Midnight.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Wrock Bottom Bar Anniversary Party Event from Friday September 4th through Monday, September 7th:
City Parking Lot #5 and Alleyway between City Parking Lot #5 and Wrock Bottom Bar will be closed Friday through Monday.
W. Chillicothe from N. Detroit to N. Main will be closed on Saturday, September 5th from 4:00pm - Midnight.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Road Closure Notice
Park Road is currently closed between Iroquois Road and Blair Street for a water service repair.
Please use caution in this area and plan an alternate route while crews complete the repair.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held for the Bellefontaine City Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building, 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine, OH. This meeting is a working session on procedures and miscellaneous items. No applications were received for review.
ROAD REOPENED
Hamilton Street has reopened between Spring Street and Colton Avenue
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews completed the repair.
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE – (UPDATED)
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
UPDATE: Construction work on South Main Street will now continue through Thursday,
September 3rd. Traffic patterns will remain the same throughout the duration of the project.
ORIGINAL: 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.
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
UPDATE: Construction work on South Main Street will now continue through Thursday,
September 3rd. Traffic patterns will remain the same throughout the duration of the project.
ORIGINAL: 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.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Hamilton Street is currently closed between Spring Avenue and Colton Avenue for a water leak repair.
Please use caution in this area and use an alternate route while crews complete the repair.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
City of Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 PM on September 1, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. A copy of the agenda can be viewed on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/meeting-notices or in the office of the Parks and Recreation Department at 135 N Detroit Street.
City of Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 PM on September 1, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. A copy of the agenda can be viewed on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/meeting-notices or in the office of the Parks and Recreation Department at 135 N Detroit Street.
As Bellefontaine City Schools head back to school this week, the City of Bellefontaine encourages everyone to help make the start of the school year safe and successful for our students, families, and community.
Please be mindful of:
🚌 School bus stops and children getting on and off buses
🚶 Children walking on sidewalks and along roadways
🚸 Students crossing streets and using crosswalks
🚗 Increased congestion and traffic near our schools
🐢 Slowing down and watching your speed, especially in school zones
A few extra seconds of patience and awareness can make a tremendous difference. Let’s all do our part to keep our children safe as they travel to and from school.
Wishing all of the students, teachers, staff, and families a wonderful, exciting, and SAFE school year! 🎉🍎📓
Please be mindful of:
🚌 School bus stops and children getting on and off buses
🚶 Children walking on sidewalks and along roadways
🚸 Students crossing streets and using crosswalks
🚗 Increased congestion and traffic near our schools
🐢 Slowing down and watching your speed, especially in school zones
A few extra seconds of patience and awareness can make a tremendous difference. Let’s all do our part to keep our children safe as they travel to and from school.
Wishing all of the students, teachers, staff, and families a wonderful, exciting, and SAFE school year! 🎉🍎📓
North Park Road is closed between Blair Avenue and Iroquois Road for a water line repair.
Please use caution in this area and plan an alternate route.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
A $25 E-GIFT CARD AND A T-SHIRT?!
YES! When you donate at the City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive, you’ll receive:
💳 A $25 e-gift card as a thank-you
👕 A FREE Versiti T-shirt while supplies last
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Donor Coach — 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine
Most importantly, your donation can save lives in our community. ❤️
👉 Schedule your appointment now! Scan the QR code on the flyer.
Give blood. Get thanked. Save a life. 🩸❤️
YES! When you donate at the City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive, you’ll receive:
💳 A $25 e-gift card as a thank-you
👕 A FREE Versiti T-shirt while supplies last
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Donor Coach — 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine
Most importantly, your donation can save lives in our community. ❤️
👉 Schedule your appointment now! Scan the QR code on the flyer.
Give blood. Get thanked. Save a life. 🩸❤️
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
For those that use South Main for your commute, 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
For those that use South Main for your commute, 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
$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.
