Arnold Ave. is now open.
100 Block of Arnold Ave. will be closed for a portion of the day. The Bellefontaine Water Department will be repairing a water leak and will re-open the roadway as soon as work is completed. Please avoid this area if it all possible.
A BOIL ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
112 - 320 RICHARD AVE.
1301 S. MAIN ST
1301 – 1504 WRIGHT ST
Ohio Department of Public Safety News Release.
Beware of Scammers Claiming to be Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
A boil advisory is in effect for:
112 - 320 RICHARD AVE.
1301 S. MAIN ST
1301 – 1504 WRIGHT ST
PLEASE BOIL WATER FOR AT LEAST (5) MINUTES FOR ANY CONSUMPTION PURPOSES.
ALLOW WATER TO RUN AND CLEAR UP IF WATER IS DISCOLORED OR CLOUDY.
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC
Beginning on Monday, June 9, 2025, South Main Street at Richard Avenue will have heavy construction activity that will impact vehicular travel along South Main Street. The construction activity will be from approximately 7:00 am to 5:00pm daily and should be concluded by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 13, 2025. During the course of this work, traffic patterns will change and lanes will be closed as vehicles are routed around the work. Please be cautious while driving this area and please slow down.
Beaverdam Construction will be replacing a waterline in this area.
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
C: City Engineer News Release
👏💧Shoutout to the City of Bellefontaine Water Department for taking 2nd Place for Most Patriotic Entry in the Memorial Day Parade!
Your spirit and dedication truly stood out — thank you for representing our City with pride! ❤️🤍💙
📬 Say goodbye to paper statements!
You can now get your utility statements by email — faster, greener, and more convenient.
All you need is your name, email address, and account number(s) to sign up.
✔️ Instant access to your monthly bill
✔️ Less paper, less waste
✔️ Delivered straight to your inbox
💻 Sign up today: https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/page/utilities
📞 Questions? Call us at 937-592-3561
Friendly Reminder. All Refuse and Recycling routes will be collected one day later next week due to the Holiday. If you have any questions please contact our Utilities Department at 937-592-3561.
❤️🤍💙Join us as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country.
🗓 Date: Monday, May 26th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🗺️Starting @ 120 Colton Ave., Marching through downtown on Main St., turning right on Sandusky Ave., & ending @ the Bellefontaine Cemetery.
🎖️ Bring your family, wave your flags, and wear your red, white, and blue. ❤️🤍💙
🔥 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.
