The right southbound lane in the 1700 block of South Main Street is temporarily closed due to a water main repair. Please exercise caution when traveling through this area and consider using alternate route
🌿 Troy Road Compost Site Guidelines 🌿
The Troy Road Compost Site is a great resource available to Bellefontaine residents ONLY for dropping off yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and small branches.
To help keep the site clean, safe, and running smoothly, please remember:
✅ The site is for City of Bellefontaine residents only
🚫 Contractors and non-residents are not permitted
🚫 No trash bags, lawn bags, or containers — all yard waste must be dumped loose
🚫 Commercial debris or large-scale dumping is not allowed
📌 Common prohibited items found at the site include:
• Trash
• Concrete
• Lumber
• Household debris
• Trees & tree stumps
Your cooperation helps us keep this service available and well-maintained for our community. Thank you!
🌿 Hey Neighbors! A Friendly Reminder About Tree Lawns (Boulevards) 🌿
We’ve received an increasing number of messages lately about overgrown grass, weeds, and vegetation in the tree lawn areas (the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street — also called boulevards).
Just a friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to maintain these areas.
We know life gets busy, but a little upkeep goes a long way in keeping our neighborhoods looking great!
Taking care of your tree lawn not only helps with curb appeal — it keeps our city safe, clean, and inviting for everyone.
We truly appreciate your help and commitment to keeping Bellefontaine beautiful!
We’ve received an increasing number of messages lately about overgrown grass, weeds, and vegetation in the tree lawn areas (the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street — also called boulevards).
Just a friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to maintain these areas.
We know life gets busy, but a little upkeep goes a long way in keeping our neighborhoods looking great!
Taking care of your tree lawn not only helps with curb appeal — it keeps our city safe, clean, and inviting for everyone.
We truly appreciate your help and commitment to keeping Bellefontaine beautiful!
Civil Service Commission will meet at 7:30 AM on August 14, 2025 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. The complete text of the agenda, each ordinance or resolution 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 Council will meet at 7:30 PM on August 12, 2025 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. The complete text of the agenda, each ordinance or resolution may be found on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/.../page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The boil advisory has been lifted for the following addresses:
All of Organ St.
All of Highview Dr.
Eastern Ave: 917, 919, 913, 842, 916, 1100
Terrence Dr: 269, 257, 233, 221, 220, 268
1552 Co. Rd. 10
All of Organ St.
All of Highview Dr.
Eastern Ave: 917, 919, 913, 842, 916, 1100
Terrence Dr: 269, 257, 233, 221, 220, 268
1552 Co. Rd. 10
A boil water advisory is currently in effect for the following areas: • All of Organ Street • All of Highview Drive • Eastern Avenue: 917, 919, 913, 842, 916 • Terrence Drive: 269, 257, 233, 221, 220, 268 These areas may be experiencing a temporary water outage due to a water main repair. Once water service is restored, residents should treat the water as under a boil advisory until further notice.
The boil water advisory has been lifted for the following addresses:
• 149 Northview Dr
• 260 Northview Dr
• 1673 County Rd 9
• 1640 N Main
Did you know Bellefontaine has a Sister City in Japan?
On August 7th, 1991, the City of Bellefontaine and Suzuka, Japan signed a Friendship Pact — a lasting symbol of mutual respect, cultural exchange, and international connection.
Now, 34 years later, that bond is still going strong.
From student exchanges and cultural celebrations to athletic events and economic collaboration, our partnership continues to build bridges and foster unity across borders.
Here’s to 34 years of friendship — and many more to come!
On August 7th, 1991, the City of Bellefontaine and Suzuka, Japan signed a Friendship Pact — a lasting symbol of mutual respect, cultural exchange, and international connection.
Now, 34 years later, that bond is still going strong.
From student exchanges and cultural celebrations to athletic events and economic collaboration, our partnership continues to build bridges and foster unity across borders.
Here’s to 34 years of friendship — and many more to come!
Boil Advisory Issued
A boil advisory is in effect for the following addresses due to a loss of water pressure caused by a water main break on US 68 North:
• 149 Northview Dr.
• 260 Northview Dr.
• 1673 County Road 9
• 1640 N Main Street
Residents at these locations are advised to boil all water intended for consumption until further notice.
The 300 block of E. Brown Ave. is now open to traffic.
The 300 block of E. Brown Ave. between Park St. and Green St. will be closed for a water line repair today, The road is expected to reopen by the end of business today.
🩸 Today’s the Day! 🩸
Donate blood, save a life, and get a FREE tumbler *While supplies last* as a thank-you! 🎁
Our community blood drive is happening TODAY at the City Building – and we’d love to see you there!
📍 City Building – 135 N. Detroit Street
🕒 11 AM – 2 PM
Walk-ins are welcome – just bring yourself and your willingness to help others. Let’s make a difference together! 💪❤️
Donate blood, save a life, and get a FREE tumbler *While supplies last* as a thank-you! 🎁
Our community blood drive is happening TODAY at the City Building – and we’d love to see you there!
📍 City Building – 135 N. Detroit Street
🕒 11 AM – 2 PM
Walk-ins are welcome – just bring yourself and your willingness to help others. Let’s make a difference together! 💪❤️
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
STREET CLOSING:
City Parking Lot #4 and Camby Street (north/south alley), between West Sandusky Avenue and West Columbus Avenue, and North Detroit Street and North Main Street will be closed from 6:00 am Monday, August 4, 2025 through 4:00 pm on Friday, August 8, 2025 due to a storm sewer collapse.
Levan's Excavating will be performing this work.
James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
C: City Engineer New Release
Please be advised that Ludlow Rd. (County Road 1) *from approximately Lake Ave. to Twp Rd. 181*
will be closed on Monday, July 28th for utility work.
will be closed on Monday, July 28th for utility work.
Main St. is now open to traffic
SAVING LIVES AND A FREE TUMBLER?!?!?!?!?
Come donate blood at our Community Blood Drive and you’ll not only be a lifesaver, but you’ll also walk away with a FREE tumbler (while supplies last)!
📍 Where: City Municipal Building @ 135 N. Detroit Street
📅 When: August 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
✅ Save lives
✅ Get a tumbler
✅ Be a community hero
✅ Snacks included (because, of course)
Walk-ins welcome! Or book your spot now: Scan the QR code.
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and get rewarded for it.
Give blood. Get a tumbler. Feel awesome.
Come donate blood at our Community Blood Drive and you’ll not only be a lifesaver, but you’ll also walk away with a FREE tumbler (while supplies last)!
📍 Where: City Municipal Building @ 135 N. Detroit Street
📅 When: August 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
✅ Save lives
✅ Get a tumbler
✅ Be a community hero
✅ Snacks included (because, of course)
Walk-ins welcome! Or book your spot now: Scan the QR code.
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and get rewarded for it.
Give blood. Get a tumbler. Feel awesome.
Main Street will be closed today between Chillicothe Avenue and Auburn Avenue due to roadway repairs. The road is expected to reopen by 11:00 AM. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.
-Bellefontaine Water Department
Temporary Road Closure – Friday, July 25, 2025
Please be advised that the 200 block of South Main Street, between Chillicothe Ave and Auburn Ave, will be closed to all traffic starting at 7:00 AM on Friday, July 25 to allow crews to perform roadway repairs.
Work is expected to be completed and the road reopened by 11:00 AM.
Please note: Drive-thru traffic at City Sweets and Creamery (222 S Main Street) will still be able to exit the driveway by using the alley to access South Madriver Street.
We kindly ask all other drivers to avoid the area during this time to help ensure the repairs can be completed as safely and efficiently as possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
– Bellefontaine Water Department
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held in Council Chambers before the Bellefontaine City Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for the following requests.
Dwight Preston of Kelley & Preston Holdings, LLC, 1705 White Pines Drive, Bellefontaine and owner of Biggby Coffee, 170 Augusta Drive, Bellefontaine is requesting a variance to install a 60-foot flagpole with the Biggby Coffee logo at the business property instead of the permissible height of 40-feet. This property is zoned B-3 General Business District.
Matt Davis of CESO, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231 representing Agree Convenience No. 1, LLC, 32301 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI, 48073 is requesting variances for signage height and area for the property located at 1330 US Highway 68 N., Bellefontaine (formerly the Homecoming Restaurant). This property is the proposed future site of a Speedway fuel center and convenience store. This request is to allow the proposed signs for the project to remain within the Brand Standards of Speedway. The request is to stay with the corporate standard for freeway visibility of 50-feet instead of the permissible 40-feet. The area request is an increase from the permissible 1075.26 square feet to 1731.64 square feet. This property is zoned B-3 General Business District.
Eric Everhart, 2202 Co. Rd. 130, Bellefontaine, representing Steven Buchenroth, 4994 Twp. Rd 238, Huntsville, OH 43324 is requesting a side yard variance for 633 S. Main St. This request is for the replacement of the exterior stairs which were in existence before Mr. Buchenroth purchased the property. These stairs are not structurally sound and need rebuilt. There will be no change to the layout of the stairs. These stairs, which were built by the previous owner without a known permit or variance, will be within 10 feet of the property at 637 S. Main Street Bellefontaine, which is owned by Frederick Brentlinger. This property is zoned B-3 General Business District.
The application forms, maps and other pertinent information are on file in the office of the City Engineer for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held in Council Chambers before the Bellefontaine City Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for the following requests.
Dwight Preston of Kelley & Preston Holdings, LLC, 1705 White Pines Drive, Bellefontaine and owner of Biggby Coffee, 170 Augusta Drive, Bellefontaine is requesting a variance to install a 60-foot flagpole with the Biggby Coffee logo at the business property instead of the permissible height of 40-feet. This property is zoned B-3 General Business District.
Matt Davis of CESO, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231 representing Agree Convenience No. 1, LLC, 32301 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI, 48073 is requesting variances for signage height and area for the property located at 1330 US Highway 68 N., Bellefontaine (formerly the Homecoming Restaurant). This property is the proposed future site of a Speedway fuel center and convenience store. This request is to allow the proposed signs for the project to remain within the Brand Standards of Speedway. The request is to stay with the corporate standard for freeway visibility of 50-feet instead of the permissible 40-feet. The area request is an increase from the permissible 1075.26 square feet to 1731.64 square feet. This property is zoned B-3 General Business District.
Eric Everhart, 2202 Co. Rd. 130, Bellefontaine, representing Steven Buchenroth, 4994 Twp. Rd 238, Huntsville, OH 43324 is requesting a side yard variance for 633 S. Main St. This request is for the replacement of the exterior stairs which were in existence before Mr. Buchenroth purchased the property. These stairs are not structurally sound and need rebuilt. There will be no change to the layout of the stairs. These stairs, which were built by the previous owner without a known permit or variance, will be within 10 feet of the property at 637 S. Main Street Bellefontaine, which is owned by Frederick Brentlinger. This property is zoned B-3 General Business District.
The application forms, maps and other pertinent information are on file in the office of the City Engineer for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
