Notice: The City of Bellefontaine Troy Road Compost Facility is currently closed and will reopen at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25.
During this closure, the Columbus Compost Transfer Facility will remain open to RESIDENTS ONLY.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
During this closure, the Columbus Compost Transfer Facility will remain open to RESIDENTS ONLY.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Road Reopened Notice
Plum Valley Street between West Columbus Avenue and West Chillicothe Avenue has been reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the repair.
Additional lane and road closures are expected on June 25 as repair work continues. Please use caution when traveling through the area and watch for crews and equipment.
💦🎯 WHO'S READY TO MAKE A SPLASH? 🎯💦
Step right up to the Dunk Tank at the Fireworks Celebration and take your shot at sending some of Bellefontaine's most recognizable faces into the water!
📍 Blue Jacket Park - Practice Football Field
💵 $1 per toss
🏈All proceeds benefit Bellefontaine Youth Football
From Coaches and City Leaders to Teachers, Judges, Officers, and Parks & Rec Staff, we've lined up a full day of brave volunteers willing to take the plunge for a great cause!
Think you can dunk a judge? Sink a city official? Soak your favorite coach? Here's your chance!
⏰ Dunk Tank Schedule:
🏈 12:00 PM – BHS Football Players & Coaches
🏛️ 1:00 PM – City Building Staff
📚 2:00 PM – Bellefontaine City Schools
⚖️ 3:00 PM – Judges & Law Enforcement
🌳 4:00 PM – Parks & Recreation Department
⚾ 5:00 PM – Bellefontaine Youth Coaches
🥎 6:00 PM – Bellefontaine Youth Coaches
Bring your best arm, challenge your friends, and help support Bellefontaine Youth Football one splash at a time!
Who are you most excited to dunk? 💦
Road Closure Notice:
Due to a water leak repair, Plumvalley Street between West Columbus Avenue and West Chillicothe Avenue is closed to traffic.
The road is expected to reopen later today once repairs are complete.
Please use an alternate route and use caution in the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
💧 Help Us Map Flooding in Bellefontaine
Have you experienced flooding, standing water, storm sewer backups, or drainage issues anywhere in Bellefontaine?
The City has launched a new interactive map where residents can pinpoint locations and share details about flooding and drainage concerns they've observed. The information collected will be provided directly to the engineering consultants currently reviewing our stormwater system.
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/bae62e6c2bae467a98d93aade7bde3bc
Whether it's a street that floods during heavy rain, a ditch that doesn't drain properly, a recurring backyard issue, or a location you've noticed water collecting, we want to hear from you.
🔗 Access the survey here: Help Us Map Flooding in Bellefontaine
📝 Tell us what you've experienced
📷 Upload photos if you have them
Your input will help us better understand stormwater challenges throughout the community and identify areas that may need future improvements.
No issue is too small. If you've seen it, we'd like to know about it.
Give blood...... and get a bag!
City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍City Municipal Building - 135 N. Detroit Street
Pick a time slot here > https://donate.versitidayton.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81740
City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍City Municipal Building - 135 N. Detroit Street
Pick a time slot here > https://donate.versitidayton.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81740
Eastbound lane on East Sandusky Avenue at Lakewood Drive is now back open to traffic.
Thank you for your patience while crews completed the necessary work.
The eastbound lane on East Sandusky Avenue at Lakewood Drive is temporarily shifted while the Water Department crew exercise valves in preparation for an upcoming repair.
Please use caution when traveling through the area, slow down, and be alert for workers and equipment. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe.
Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on June 23, 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.
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on June 23, 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.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Bellefontaine City Council on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:15 pm in Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building, 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, the hearing is to
consider a rezoning request submitted by Robert and Lanetta Crockett, owners
of 514 W. Sandusky Ave., parcel #17-091-11-04-011-000. The northern half of the parcel is currently zoned R2. Asking for the property to be zoned B1.
A copy of the maps, description and other pertinent information are on file in the Office of the City Engineer in the Municipal Building, 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine, Ohio for public examination Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, the hearing is to
consider a rezoning request submitted by Robert and Lanetta Crockett, owners
of 514 W. Sandusky Ave., parcel #17-091-11-04-011-000. The northern half of the parcel is currently zoned R2. Asking for the property to be zoned B1.
A copy of the maps, description and other pertinent information are on file in the Office of the City Engineer in the Municipal Building, 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine, Ohio for public examination Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Please note that City Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.
Regular Trash/Refuse collection this week.
Regular Trash/Refuse collection this week.
⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE ⚠️
The National Weather Service has placed our area under a Level 2–3 severe weather risk for today.
Severe storms are possible from late afternoon into the early evening hours and continuing overnight across the area.
Primary threats include:
💨 Damaging wind gusts (main concern)
🌪️ Isolated tornadoes
🧊 Large hail
🌧️ Heavy rainfall with localized flooding
Residents are encouraged to stay prepared and remain weather-aware throughout the afternoon and evening. Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and warnings, especially overnight when storms may occur while you are sleeping. (The Logan County Sheriff's App is a great resource to receive weather alerts).
Take a few moments now to review your severe weather safety plan and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.
Stay safe, Bellefontaine. 🚨
The National Weather Service has placed our area under a Level 2–3 severe weather risk for today.
Severe storms are possible from late afternoon into the early evening hours and continuing overnight across the area.
Primary threats include:
💨 Damaging wind gusts (main concern)
🌪️ Isolated tornadoes
🧊 Large hail
🌧️ Heavy rainfall with localized flooding
Residents are encouraged to stay prepared and remain weather-aware throughout the afternoon and evening. Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and warnings, especially overnight when storms may occur while you are sleeping. (The Logan County Sheriff's App is a great resource to receive weather alerts).
Take a few moments now to review your severe weather safety plan and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.
Stay safe, Bellefontaine. 🚨
Mark your calendar! Set a reminder! Tell your friends!
July 3rd at Blue Jacket Park
With 2,800+ fireworks launched in just 30 minutes, this is one summer celebration you won't want to miss!
July 3rd at Blue Jacket Park
With 2,800+ fireworks launched in just 30 minutes, this is one summer celebration you won't want to miss!
🚜 "FREE" Ag Tire Collection Day 🚜
The Logan County Solid Waste District is pleased to offer a "FREE" Ag Tire Collection Day made possible through grant funding from the Ohio EPA.
If you have old or unwanted agricultural tires, this is an opportunity to dispose of them at no cost.
Please see the attached flyer for eligibility requirements, accepted tire types, collection details, and event information.
We encourage Logan County farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses to take advantage of this program and share this information with others who may benefit!
The Logan County Solid Waste District is pleased to offer a "FREE" Ag Tire Collection Day made possible through grant funding from the Ohio EPA.
If you have old or unwanted agricultural tires, this is an opportunity to dispose of them at no cost.
Please see the attached flyer for eligibility requirements, accepted tire types, collection details, and event information.
We encourage Logan County farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses to take advantage of this program and share this information with others who may benefit!
Happy Flag Day, Bellefontaine!
Today we honor the symbol of our nation—the Stars and Stripes—and the values of freedom, unity, and pride it represents. Let’s celebrate by showing our colors and reflecting on what makes our community and country strong!
Today we honor the symbol of our nation—the Stars and Stripes—and the values of freedom, unity, and pride it represents. Let’s celebrate by showing our colors and reflecting on what makes our community and country strong!
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.
The 800 block of Brookwood Drive is now open. Thank you for your patience.
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!
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!
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.
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
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
