Road Reopened Michigan Street and Superior Street at Erie Street have been reopened to all traffic. Thank you for your patience while our crews completed the necessary work. Please drive safely through the area.
about 19 hours ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
open
Today we're excited to welcome students from our sister city, Suzuka, Japan, to Bellefontaine!

The day began in Council Chambers, where the students shared a bit of Japanese culture with us before heading out to experience ours. Now they're exploring Bellefontaine and seeing what makes our community so special.

If you see our guests around town today, take a moment to say hello and give them a warm Bellefontaine welcome. We hope they enjoy their visit and create lasting memories during their time here!
about 21 hours ago, City of Bellefontaine
Group portrait of eight young people wearing matching maroon polo shirts with a heart-shaped logo, arranged in two rows inside a municipal meeting room. Four people are standing in the back row and four are seated in the front row behind a wooden table. Several individuals wear glasses. The wall behind the group displays a large sepia-toned photo collage of historic city scenes and buildings, with the text “City of Bellefontaine” visible near the center. The room has wood-paneled furnishings and office-style chairs, and the image is evenly lit indoors.
Two people stand side by side in a city council or municipal meeting room, holding open a blue presentation folder containing an official letter from the Suzuki City Government. One person wears a dark business suit with a blue dress shirt, while the other wears a maroon polo shirt with a heart-shaped exchange program logo and a long gray skirt. The open folder displays English and Japanese versions of a letter, with the Suzuki City Government heading visible at the top of both pages. Behind them is a wall mural featuring historic photographs and the words “City of Bellefontaine.” Meeting tables, chairs, and wood-paneled furnishings are visible in the background.
Open blue presentation folder displaying two copies of an official letter from the Suzuki City Government, dated July 27, 2026. The letter on the left is in English and addressed to Mayor David Crissman of Bellefontaine, expressing gratitude for the city’s participation in a youth exchange program between Suzuka and Bellefontaine. The letter on the right contains the same message in Japanese. Both pages feature the Suzuki City Government logo and green heading at the top, decorative paper with gold flecks, and the signature of Noriko Suematsu, Mayor of Suzuka City, at the bottom. The folder rests on a dark wood surface.
The following roads are currently closed due to water valve installation: * Michigan Street is closed at Morris Drive. * Superior Street is closed at Erie Avenue. Please use caution in these areas and seek alternate routes until the work is completed. The road is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
about 24 hours ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
road closed
ROAD REOPENED The 800 block of E. Columbus Avenue between Wiemer Street and Eastern Avenue has been reopened to traffic following the completion of the water service repair. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our crews completed the work. We appreciate your understanding. Please continue to drive safely through the area.
2 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
open
ROAD CLOSED 800 block of E. Columbus Avenue will be closed between Wiemer Street and Eastern Avenue due to a water service repair. Please use an alternate route and use caution in the area while crews complete the repair. The road will reopen as soon as work is finished. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
3 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
closed
ROAD REOPENED West Chillicothe Avenue has been reopened to traffic between Plumvalley and Caroline Street following the completion of waterline repairs. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our crews completed the necessary work.
4 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
open
Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:15 PM on July 28, 2026, in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 for the Facilities Master Plan Presentation.
Following the Public Hearing City Council will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 PM.
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.
4 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
**Alt text:** Promotional graphic for a City of Bellefontaine City Council meeting. The background shows the council chambers with a long conference table, chairs, the council dais, and American and Ohio flags. At the top is the City of Bellefontaine logo above a large green banner reading "City Council Meeting." Below it, a white label states "7:15 pm - Public Hearing." A calendar icon displays "July 28," next to a clock icon and the time "7:30 PM." A location pin icon identifies the venue as "City of Bellefontaine Council Chambers." At the bottom, a green banner with a group icon reads "Meetings are open to the public."
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE West Chillicothe Avenue is closed between Plum Valley Street and Caroline Street due to a waterline repair. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to make this repair.
4 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
closed
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for The Pineapple Palooza on 7/25 from 2pm - 12am:

122 N. Main to 222 N. Main
100 N. Opera to 200 S. Opera
200 W. Columbus to 117 E. Columbus
Court Ave from Canby to Madriver
E. Chillicothe from Canby to Madriver

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
7 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Alt text: "Event notice for Pineapple Palooza on 7/25 from 2pm to 12am. Image shows orange and white barricades with 'Upcoming Event' and 'Road Closures' text. List of road closures provided, including sections of Main, Opera, Columbus, Canby, and Chillicothe streets. Note to see map for details."
Map showing road closures for Pineapple Palooza on July 25th, 2026, from 2 PM to 12 AM. Red lines indicate closed streets in the area.
ROAD OPEN:

The 1200 block of Brennan Rd. is now open to normal traffic. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

8 days ago, CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
Road Open
🎃 Bellefontaine Trick or Treat/Beggars' Night 👻

The Mayors of Logan County have met, voted, and agreed to make the date and time for Trick or Treat/Beggars' Night a permanent annual tradition throughout the county.

You can mark your calendar for this year and the years to follow—Bellefontaine's Trick or Treat/Beggars' Night will be held every October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing all the creative costumes as families enjoy a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating throughout our community.🎃👻🍫
8 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Halloween event announcement featuring three candy buckets: two orange jack-o'-lanterns and one mummy. Text reads "TRICK or TREAT" and event details below.
LANE CLOSURE:

The eastbound lane in the 1200 block of Brennan Rd. is temporarily closed while the water department makes a repair. Please use extreme caution when driving if you have to travel this route. It will reopen later today. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
8 days ago, CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
Lane Closed
LANE REOPENED:

The westbound lane in the 800 block of E. Columbus Ave. is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
10 days ago, CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
Road Open
LANE CLOSURE:

The westbound lane in the 800 block of E. Columbus Ave. is temporarily closed due to a water service line repair being made. Please avoid this area if possible. It will reopen later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience.
10 days ago, CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
Lane Closed
ROAD REOPENED:

W. Chillicothe Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience!
10 days ago, CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
Road Open
ROAD CLOSURE:

The water department will have W. Chillicothe Ave. closed today from Plumvalley St. to Caroline St. for a water service line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
10 days ago, CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
Road Closed
Boil Water Advisory Lifted – July 20, 2026 The boil water advisory for the following addresses has been lifted: 628, 700, 701, & 632 W. Williams Ave Water quality testing has confirmed the water is safe to drink and use. As a precaution, we recommend: * Run cold water faucets for 3–5 minutes or until the water runs clear. * Discard any ice made during the advisory and clean ice bins if applicable. * Flush refrigerator water dispensers and discard the first batch of ice produced after the advisory is lifted. * Replace water filters if recommended by the manufacturer. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our crews completed the necessary repairs and testing.
11 days ago, Bellefontaine Water Department
lifted
📚🚌 Help Us Stuff the Bus! 🚌📚

The City of Bellefontaine is proud to serve as a collection site for this year's Stuff the Bus school supply drive!

Join us in helping local students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed. Donations of new school supplies are greatly appreciated and will make a meaningful difference for children and families in our community.

🎒 Drop off your donations at: City of Bellefontaine
📅 Collection Dates: July 20th - August 17th
📍 Location: 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Items most requested by the schools:
Backpacks
Disinfecting Wipes
Elastic Waist Pants & Shorts
Headphones (over-ear)
Pencils
Post-It Notes

Every donation, big or small, helps a local student head back to school ready to learn. Thank you for supporting our community and helping us Stuff the Bus!
11 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
The Stuff The Bus logo features a yellow school bus filled with school supplies and the United Way Logan County logo next to bold blue and red text.
Volunteers organize school supplies on tables for the Stuff the Bus donation drive, with a list of requested items and school distribution centers.
United Way Logan County school supply drive flyer listing requested items, donation deadline of August 17th, and participating local school districts.

We've celebrated Memorial Day...
We've celebrated the Fourth of July....

Now we've all got those ideas...

"We should build a float!"
"We could get the whole group together!"
"Someone should represent our organization!"

Well... now's your chance.

The Logan County Visitors Bureau is looking for parade entries for the Logan County America 250 Parade on September 20 at 4:00 PM, and there's still plenty of time to make it happen!

📅 Registration deadline: August 20
🎉 Parade day: September 20

You've got a month to brainstorm, gather your crew, decorate a float, dust off that classic car, organize your group, and/or dream up something unforgettable.

Let's make this a parade Logan County will be talking about for years to come. Show your community pride, celebrate America's 250th birthday, and be part of history!

Register your group today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV9JEQMNW4bJUKjyk8PpMiVGrKm-haq4Flu-49_vtn_puLtA/viewform

Who's ready to turn those "we should" ideas into "we did"?

#America250 #LoganCountyOH #BellefontaineOH #USA250 #CommunityPride

11 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
A flyer for the Logan County America250 Parade on Sunday, September 20th at 4:00 PM in downtown Bellefontaine, featuring a red, white, and blue theme.
Good morning, City of Bellefontaine!

If you've been outside this morning, you've likely noticed the smoky haze across our area. If you haven't stepped outside yet, smoke from the Canadian wildfires has reached Bellefontaine and is affecting our local air quality.

According to the Ohio EPA and local weather agencies, current air quality conditions have been reported as hazardous. Everyone is encouraged to limit prolonged outdoor activity. Children, older adults, and individuals with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions should take extra precautions and remain indoors as much as possible.

To help reduce your exposure:

Keep windows and doors closed.
Run your air conditioning on the recirculate setting, if available.
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
If you must be outside for an extended period, take appropriate precautions.

Please stay informed by following trusted weather sources and official advisories.

Stay safe, Bellefontaine!
14 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Infographic explaining the Air Quality Index (AQI) color scale from Good (0–50, green) to Hazardous (301–500, maroon). Below, a weather alert for Bellefontaine, Ohio shows today's AQI at 352 (Hazardous) with an Air Quality Alert in effect until midnight due to smoke, advising everyone to avoid prolonged outdoor activity, especially sensitive groups.