City Council Rules Committee will meet to discuss legislation regarding the slow-moving vehicle ordinance and anything else that comes before the committee at 3:00 PM on August 14, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
about 1 hour ago, City of Bellefontaine
A meeting notice displays a date, time, and location. The event is a City Council Rules Committee meeting.
City of Bellefontaine Records Commission will meet at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
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A room with desks, chairs, a flag, and a clock. Text reads "Records Commission," "August 19," "2:00 PM," and "City of Bellefontaine Council Chambers."
The City of Bellefontaine would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Mark and Jill Butler for their incredible work on the Whispering Pines sign!

They did an amazing job restoring the sign and bringing it back to life. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and care they put into this project!
1 day ago, City of Bellefontaine
A sign reads "Whispering Pines" with a pinecone design, set on a gravel surface with greenery and a road in the background.
ROAD REOPENED South Detroit Street between West Auburn Avenue and West Patterson Avenue has been reopened to traffic following completion of the water line service repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding while the Water Department completed the repair.
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City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on August 11, 2025 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.

2 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Empty council chambers. Meeting date: August 11, time: 7:30 PM. Location: City of Bellefontaine Council Chambers.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE S. Detroit Street is currently closed from W. Auburn Avenue to W. Patterson Avenue due to a water service line repair. Please use an alternate route if possible and use caution in this area while Water Department crews complete the repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed on Saturday August 8th for 26th Annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In on 8/8 from 11am - 9pm :

Main St. from Sandusky Ave. to Auburn Ave.

Columbus Ave. from Detroit St.. to Madriver St.

Court Ave. from Detroit St. to Madriver St.

Chillicothe from Detroit to Madriver St.

S. Opera St. from E. Columbus Ave. to E Chillicothe Ave.

S. Canby St. from W. Columbus Ave. to W. Chillicothe Ave.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
5 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Promotional graphic on a light gray background announcing road closures for the “Taste of Bellefontaine” event. At the top, black text reads, “Event: A Taste of Bellefontaine.” Centered in the image is an orange-and-white striped road barricade on wooden supports with large black text: “Upcoming Road Closures.” Below, the date and time are listed as “8.6.2026 @5pm - 8pm.” Additional text states, “Road Closures include:” followed by “E. Columbus Ave. from Main St. to Opera St.” In the lower-right corner is an orange button labeled “*See Map.” The design uses construction-themed colors and imagery to emphasize the road closure notice.
Simplified map showing a road closure for the Taste of Bellefontaine event. North Main Street and South Main Street run vertically along the left side of the map, intersecting with East Columbus Avenue, which runs horizontally across the center. A red-highlighted section of East Columbus Avenue between Main Street and Opera Street is marked as closed, with red “Road Closed” signs at both ends of the affected block. A large gray building labeled “Logan County Courthouse” appears southwest of the intersection, and the text “Oldest Concrete Street in America” is shown nearby. On the right side of the map, a gray parking area marked with a large white “P” is located along East Columbus Avenue. The map uses gray and red colors to emphasize the closure area.
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Sister City Friendship Pact between the City of Bellefontaine and Suzuka, Japan.

On August 7, 1991, then-Mayor Richard Vicario signed this historic friendship pact, creating a lasting relationship built on mutual respect, cultural exchange, and international connection. For 35 years, this friendship has continued to bring our communities together through shared experiences, learning, and meaningful connections.

This year, we were honored to welcome our friends from Suzuka to Bellefontaine. During their visit, they shared a fun and engaging presentation that gave us a glimpse into everyday life in Japan. We learned about the many sounds that are part of daily life in Japan, including emergency vehicles, public announcements, and even the unique melodies heard in everyday settings.

Our guests also introduced us to the fascinating world of Japanese vending machines. With more than 4 million vending machines across Japan, they offer much more than drinks and snacks. We learned about the incredible variety available, including ready-to-eat meals, hot pot ingredient sets, frozen fish, charms, Pokémon cards, live fishing bait, and so much more.

While sharing their culture with us, our friends from Suzuka were also excited to experience everyday life in Bellefontaine. One of the things they were most looking forward to was visiting our stores and seeing how we shop in the United States. They also shared their excitement about trying some of our favorite foods, including burgers, steaks, and barbecue.

As a special way to commemorate this milestone, Mayor Crissman had challenge coins created for our friends from Suzuka to take back to Japan in honor of the 35th anniversary of our Sister City partnership. These coins serve as a lasting reminder of the friendship, respect, and connections shared between our two communities.

The presentation and visit were a fun and memorable way to learn about Japanese culture while getting to know the students who joined us for their short stay here in the United States. Experiences like these are what make our Sister City relationship so special.

As we celebrate 35 years of friendship between Bellefontaine and Suzuka, we are grateful for the connections made, the cultures shared, and the memories created. We look forward to many more years of friendship, collaboration, and continued exchange between our communities.

Happy 35th Anniversary to our Sister City partnership!
5 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Two silver commemorative challenge coins displayed side by side on a light gray background. The left coin features the text “City of Bellefontaine” at the top and “SUZUKA” at the bottom. A black city skyline silhouette appears above a green field with a white emblem in the center. The right coin reads “SISTER CITY & FRIENDSHIP” across the top and displays “35 YEARS” over a design combining the United States and Japan, with U.S. flag elements and a red circle representing the Japanese flag. The dates “1991–2026” appear along the bottom edge, marking the 35th anniversary of the sister city relationship.
Nine individuals in red shirts pose in front of a police vehicle; a uniformed officer stands among them. A building with brick walls and windows is behind them.
A group in maroon shirts poses for a photo at a restaurant table with a large pizza.
Group of people in matching red shirts, posing for a photo in front of red fire trucks.
A person in a suit and a person in a maroon shirt hold an open document in a classroom.
A group of students wearing maroon shirts and backpacks, ascending a staircase with brick walls.
Three individuals wearing matching red shirts seated on chairs, eating ice cream from red cups.
A group of people are in a store with shelves filled with items, some carrying bags.
Notice of Road Closure: Due to repairs being performed by a plumbing company, the alley adjacent to the Board of Elections and along the Syndicate parking lot will be closed for the remainder of today and possibly through a good portion of tomorrow.
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Aerial view of a city intersection with buildings, roads, and parked cars. A red line marks a specific path.
NOTICE: Street closures will begin at 2pm today for the the Taste of Bellefontaine Event scheduled tonight from 5pm-8pm. The street closures includes E. Columbus Ave. from Main St to 117 E. Columbus Ave.
6 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Red sign with white border. Bold black letters read "ROAD CLOSES @ 2PM" in uppercase.
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:

Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the A Taste of Bellefontaine Event on Thursday, August 6th from 5pm-8pm:

E. Columbus Ave. from Main St. to Opera St.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
7 days ago, City of Bellefontaine
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures: Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for 26th Annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In on 8/8 from 1pm - 9pm : Main St. from Sandusky Ave. to Auburn Ave. Columbus Ave. from Detroit St.. to Madriver St. Court Ave. from Detroit St. to Madriver St. Chillicothe from Detroit to Madriver St. S. Opera St. from E. Columbus Ave. to E Chillicothe Ave. S. Canby St. from W. Columbus Ave. to W. Chillicothe Ave. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures: Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for 26th Annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In on 8/8 from 1pm - 9pm : Main St. from Sandusky Ave. to Auburn Ave. Columbus Ave. from Detroit St.. to Madriver St. Court Ave. from Detroit St. to Madriver St. Chillicothe from Detroit to Madriver St. S. Opera St. from E. Columbus Ave. to E Chillicothe Ave. S. Canby St. from W. Columbus Ave. to W. Chillicothe Ave. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
ROAD REOPENED:

Spring Ave. from Hamilton St. to S. Park St. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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ROAD CLOSURE:

Spring Ave. from Hamilton St. to S. Park St. is temporarily closed while the Water Department makes a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
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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.
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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!
13 days 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
16 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."