ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
The 500 block of Hillcrest Drive is currently closed to traffic due to a water service repair.
Crews are working to complete the necessary repairs and reopen the roadway as soon as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is being completed.
🎃 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 👻
Trick or Treating is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Children and families will be out in our neighborhoods enjoying candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating fun. Let’s all do our part to keep everyone safe!
Slow down, stay alert, and plan for extra traffic, delays, and Halloween fun!
🚗 DRIVERS:
• Slow down and stay alert, especially in residential neighborhoods.
• Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the road.
• Watch for children crossing streets and entering roadways.
• LOOK TWICE!
🎃 PARENTS & TRICK-OR-TREATERS:
• Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• Stay visible, stay alert, watch for traffic, and help little ones cross safely.
👻LET’S MAKE THIS A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN FOR EVERYONE!🎃
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Annual Chillicothe Block Party Event on Saturday October 31, 2026 from 5pm- 10pm:
E. Chillicothe from 208 to S. Park.
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Annual Chillicothe Block Party Event on Saturday October 31, 2026 from 5pm- 10pm:
E. Chillicothe from 208 to S. Park.
Update: The purified water dispenser located at 1515 S. Main has been repaired and back open for use. Thank you again for your patience while parts were ordered and repairs made.
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th vehicular traffic near the intersection of State Route 47 and County Road 32 will be impacted. During the course of this work County Road 32 will be reduced to one lane south of the State Route 47/County Road 32 intersection. USI Cable Corp will be boring internet fiber through the intersection and along County Road 32. Please be cautious while driving this area and please slow down.
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
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IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th vehicular traffic near the intersection of State Route 47 and County Road 32 will be impacted. During the course of this work County Road 32 will be reduced to one lane south of the State Route 47/County Road 32 intersection. USI Cable Corp will be boring internet fiber through the intersection and along County Road 32. Please be cautious while driving this area and please slow down.
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
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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.
