The City of Bellefontaine

06/24/2026

Notice: The City of Bellefontaine Troy Road Compost Facility is currently closed and will reopen at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25.

During this closure, the Columbus Compost Transfer Facility will remain open to RESIDENTS ONLY.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

06/24/2026

Road Reopened Notice

Plum Valley Street between West Columbus Avenue and West Chillicothe Avenue has been reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the repair.

Additional lane and road closures are expected on June 25 as repair work continues. Please use caution when traveling through the area and watch for crews and equipment.

06/24/2026

💦🎯 WHO'S READY TO MAKE A SPLASH? 🎯💦

Step right up to the Dunk Tank at the Fireworks Celebration and take your shot at sending some of Bellefontaine's most recognizable faces into the water!

📍 Blue Jacket Park - Practice Football Field
💵 $1 per toss
🏈All proceeds benefit Bellefontaine Youth Football

From Coaches and City Leaders to Teachers, Judges, Officers, and Parks & Rec Staff, we've lined up a full day of brave volunteers willing to take the plunge for a great cause!

Think you can dunk a judge? Sink a city official? Soak your favorite coach? Here's your chance!

⏰ Dunk Tank Schedule:
🏈 12:00 PM – BHS Football Players & Coaches
🏛️ 1:00 PM – City Building Staff
📚 2:00 PM – Bellefontaine City Schools
⚖️ 3:00 PM – Judges & Law Enforcement
🌳 4:00 PM – Parks & Recreation Department
🏈 5:00 PM – Bellefontaine Youth Coaches
🏈 6:00 PM – Bellefontaine Youth Coaches

Bring your best arm, challenge your friends, and help support Bellefontaine Youth Football one splash at a time!

Who are you most excited to dunk? 💦

06/24/2026

Road Closure Notice:

Due to a water leak repair, Plumvalley Street between West Columbus Avenue and West Chillicothe Avenue is closed to traffic.

The road is expected to reopen later today once repairs are complete.

Please use an alternate route and use caution in the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

06/24/2026

💧 Help Us Map Flooding in Bellefontaine

Have you experienced flooding, standing water, storm sewer backups, or drainage issues anywhere in Bellefontaine?

The City has launched a new interactive map where residents can pinpoint locations and share details about flooding and drainage concerns they've observed. The information collected will be provided directly to the engineering consultants currently reviewing our stormwater system.

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/bae62e6c2bae467a98d93aade7bde3bc

Whether it's a street that floods during heavy rain, a ditch that doesn't drain properly, a recurring backyard issue, or a location you've noticed water collecting, we want to hear from you.

🔗 Access the survey here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/495d3cee942b43d1a4e6682a4205d60f
📝 Tell us what you've experienced
📷 Upload photos if you have them

Your input will help us better understand stormwater challenges throughout the community and identify areas that may need future improvements.

No issue is too small. If you've seen it, we'd like to know about it.

06/24/2026

Bellefontaine Council Discusses Golf Cart Ordinance, Flood Reporting, Public Safety and Summer Events

The Bellefontaine City Council addressed a variety of community issues during its regular meeting T...

06/23/2026

Give blood...... and get a bag!

City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍City Municipal Building - 135 N. Detroit Street

Pick a time slot here > https://donate.versitidayton.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81740

06/23/2026

Eastbound lane on East Sandusky Avenue at Lakewood Drive is now back open to traffic.

Thank you for your patience while crews completed the necessary work.

06/23/2026

The eastbound lane on East Sandusky Avenue at Lakewood Drive is temporarily shifted while the Water Department crew exercise valves in preparation for an upcoming repair.

Please use caution when traveling through the area, slow down, and be alert for workers and equipment. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe.

06/23/2026

Notice of Public Meeting:
City of Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on June 23, 2026, in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
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.