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!
The westbound lane in the 800 block of E. Columbus Ave. is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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.
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.
ROAD REOPENED:
W. Chillicothe Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience!
W. Chillicothe Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience!
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.
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.
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.
📚🚌 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!
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!
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
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!
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!
ROAD REOPENED:
W. Williams Ave. is now reopened to traffic following the completion of the water main repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
W. Williams Ave. is now reopened to traffic following the completion of the water main repair. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the following addresses:
• 628 W. Williams Ave.
• 632 W. Williams Ave.
• 700 W. Williams Ave.
• 701 W. Williams Ave.
Residents at these addresses should bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one (3) minute before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or preparing food.
The advisory will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms the water is safe to use. Once testing is complete, a Boil Water Advisory Lifted notice will be issued.
Friendly heads-up!
Permitted solicitor Toomas Bookman Sarapik with Southwest Advantage is spending the summer here from Estonia and has obtained his solicitor's permit from the City Building. He's all set to go door-to-door sharing educational materials this summer.
If he happens to stop by your home, feel free to say hello!
Permitted solicitor Toomas Bookman Sarapik with Southwest Advantage is spending the summer here from Estonia and has obtained his solicitor's permit from the City Building. He's all set to go door-to-door sharing educational materials this summer.
If he happens to stop by your home, feel free to say hello!
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE:
The water department is currently working on a water main break and has W. Williams Ave. closed from Lawrence St. to West St. Please avoid this area if possible. The repair is expected to be completed by the end of the day, and the road will be reopened. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The water department is currently working on a water main break and has W. Williams Ave. closed from Lawrence St. to West St. Please avoid this area if possible. The repair is expected to be completed by the end of the day, and the road will be reopened. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Road reopened
South Mad River Street has been reopened to traffic following the completion of the water main repair.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our Water Department crews completed the necessary repairs.
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
The Boil Water Advisory for 344 Colton Avenue through 429 Colton Avenue has been lifted.
Water quality testing has confirmed that the water is safe to drink and use.
Before returning to normal use, we recommend:
• Flush all 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.
• Discard the first batch of ice from automatic ice makers and flush refrigerator water dispensers.
• Replace water filters if recommended by the manufacturer.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Then 300 block of South Madriver Street is currently closed between E. Patterson Avenue and E. Auburn Avenue due to a water main break.
Please avoid the area and use an alternate route if possible. If you must travel nearby, use caution and obey all traffic control devices for the safety of the public and utility crews.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to complete the repair and reopen the roadway as quickly and safely as possible.
ROAD REOPENED
The 400 block of Ontario Avenue, between Erie Avenue and Superior Street, has reopened to all traffic.
The water leak repair has been completed, and the roadway is now open.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while our crews completed the necessary repairs.
Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 6:45 PM on July 14, 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 Presentation 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.
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 6:45 PM on July 14, 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 Presentation 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.
ROAD CLOSURE – ONTARIO AVE
Ontario Ave is temporarily closed between Erie Ave and Superior St while the Water Department repairs a water leak.
Please use caution in this area and use an alternate route if possible. The road will reopen as soon as repairs are complete.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Road Reopened:
Allison Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Allison Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Notice of Upcoming Event Road Closures:
Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for the Roundhouse Depot 8 Year Anniversary on 7/11 from 2pm - 10pm:
The portion of West Chillicothe between S. Elm St. & N. Elm St.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
