City Of Bellefontaine

🔥 ALL are welcome! 🔥 Join us for the Bellefontaine Police Downtown Business Appreciation Cookout! 📅 Tuesday, June 3rd 🕚 11 AM – 1 PM 📍 Downtown Fountain Come enjoy great food, good company, and a chance to say THANK YOU to the amazing businesses that make downtown Bellefontaine thrive! We’ll be serving: 🍔 Burgers | 🌭 Brats & Hot Dogs | 🥔 Chips | 💧 Water A huge shoutout to our downtown businesses — we appreciate you! Come hungry. Leave appreciated. 💙 👮‍♂️ Hosted by the Bellefontaine Police Department

💧We're Hiring! Join the Bellefontaine Water Department Team 💧 The City of Bellefontaine is seeking a full-time Water Plant Operator to help ensure safe, high-quality water for our community. 💼 Position: Water Plant Operator 📍 Department: Water Department 💰 Rate of Pay: $26.47/hour (Probationary) What You'll Do: 🔹 Monitor pumps, motors, meters & chlorination systems 🔹 Test water quality (turbidity, pH, chlorine) 🔹 Perform equipment maintenance 🔹 Record & report plant operations 🔹 Maintain safety & environmental standards Qualifications: ✔ High school diploma or equivalent ✔ Experience or training in water treatment/distribution preferred 📄 Full job description available at the Mayor’s Office, City Building (135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine, OH) 📅 Apply by May 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM 🔗 Apply online: https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/page/careers 📍 Or pick up an application in person: Mayor’s Office: 135 N. Detroit St. Water Department: 917 S. Main St. 📞 Questions? Contact Heather Feasel at 937-592-4376 Help keep Bellefontaine flowing — apply today!

Join Our Team – Now Hiring: Water Maintenance Worker (Full-Time) Department: Water Department Starting Pay: $22.09/hour (Probationary) Are you ready to make a difference and start a hands-on, essential career with the City of Bellefontaine? We’re hiring a Water Maintenance Worker to join our Water Department team! Key Responsibilities: 💧 Install, maintain, and repair waterline systems 🚧Operate motorized equipment for a variety of water projects 🔍 Inspect water facilities to ensure optimal operation and water quality 🧪 Conduct water quality tests (turbidity, pH, chlorine) and maintain lab records 🔧 Perform maintenance and repair on pumps, motors, and related equipment 🧹 Maintain vehicles, grounds, and equipment 📋 Complete service/leak tickets, water meter repairs, and manage service accounts 🛠 Prepare reports on work completed, time, and materials used Qualifications: ✅ High school diploma or GED ✅ One (1) year of experience with semi-skilled labor or light equipment operation ✅ Ability to obtain a valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) ✅ Must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy 📄 A full job description is available at the Mayor’s Office, City Building, 135 North Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio. How to Apply: 🖥 Download an application at: https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/page/careers 📍 Pick one up in person at either location: Mayor’s Office: 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311 Water Department: 917 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311 📅 Application Deadline: May 30, 2025, by 4:30 PM 📞 Questions? Contact Heather Feasel, HR/Administrative Coordinator, at 937-592-4376 Make your work matter—come grow with us in Bellefontaine! 👷‍♂️

Join us in welcoming Noah Flohre to our family. Noah was sworn in, today, as our newest firefighter. Upon completion of a week long orientation period, he will begin his 24/48 schedule, on A Shift, under the command of Interim Asst. Chief Wulf.

The boil water advisory has been lifted for: All of Richard Ave. 1301 S. Main St. 1301 - 1504 Wright St

A boil water advisory has been issued for: All of Richard Ave. 1301 S. Main St. 1301 - 1504 Wright St.

The City of Bellefontaine is hosting a blood drive with Versiti & would LOVE your support! Stop by the City Building (West Parking Lot) between 11am -2pm and make a difference today! EVERY DROP COUNTS!

Today, A-shift had the opportunity to visit the west well field and the upland reservoir. We were able to deepen our understanding of the city's water distribution system, the chlorine handling system, and brush up on our protocols for responding to a chlorine leak. Thank you to Ryan Shields and Brad McElroy, of the Bellefontaine Water Department, for sharing their expertise and taking time out of their day to help us learn more.

Following a trash audit conducted yesterday, we were made aware that several properties did not have their trash picked up due to missing the required sticker on their can(s). If your trash was scheduled for pickup yesterday but was not collected, it will be picked up today. Please contact the Utilities Department to obtain a sticker and ensure it's placed on your trash can before next week’s pickup.

The 200 block of E. High Ave. between N. Madriver St. & N. Park St. is now open.

The 200 block of E. High Ave. between N. Madriver St. & N. Park St. will be temporarily closed for a water service line repair. The road will reopen before the end of business today.

Cooper Ave. between Ludlow Rd. and Liberty St. is now open.

Cooper Ave. between Ludlow Rd. and Liberty St. will be closed for a water service line repair. The road will reopen before the close of business today.

Join us in congratulating FF/EMT Seth Snow for completing his year-long probationary training and check offs. With the successful completion of their probationary period, our firefighters earn the privilege of swapping out the "Probationary" helmet shield for one of the their own. Congratulations, Seth!

County Rd. 32 N. Is now open between SR 47 W. and Foundation Dr.

Per ordinance (see attached Photo), the Service Safety Director has established the following free home and garage sale dates for 2025: • Saturday, June 7th & June 14th – No permit required for residents north of Columbus Ave. • Saturday, June 21st & June 28th – No permit required for residents south of Columbus Ave.

UPDATE: The Republic Services delay only affects commercial NOT residential collection and recycling. All impacted commercial customers are expected to be serviced by the end of the day tomorrow.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, trash and/or recycling collection may be delayed today. We will share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

County Rd. 32 N. will be closed between SR 47 W. and Foundation Dr. on Tuesday 4/22/25 starting at 8:00 AM for water line maintenance and is expected to reopen by the end of the business day.

Bellefontaine Shade Tree will be giving away native Ohio trees & tree information at the Logan County Farmers Market on Saturday, May 17th, 8:30-noon.   Stop by and visit us!