The City of Bellefontaine

08/19/2026

ROAD REOPENED

N. Stanley between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky is now reopened to traffic. There is a steel plate on the road, please use caution. Please note that the same section of street will be closed tomorrow 8/20/2026 to finish the repair.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our Water Department is out working.

08/19/2026

🎃✨ Get ready for a spooktacular night at Blue Jacket Park! ✨🎃

Join us for the Ring of Lights Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 17! Bring the kids for an evening of lights, treats, tricks, and Halloween fun. 🧡👻

📅 October 17, 2026 | 7:30–8:30 PM
🌧️ Rain date: October 18
🍬 For children currently in grades Pre-K through 2nd

Grab your costumes and follow the lights for a spectacular adventure! 🎃💡

08/19/2026

ROAD CLOSURE:

The Water Department temporarily has N. Stanley closed between E. Columbus and E. Sandusky while they make a repair. Please avoid this area is possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for understanding!

08/16/2026

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and submitting your report via social media.
-NWS Wilmington, Ohio

08/16/2026

TORILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Champaign County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 834 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over De Graff, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Bellefontaine, De Graff, Quincy, Logansville, and Springhills.

08/14/2026

REMINDER!!!!!!!
All submission are DUE BY AUGUST 20TH!

Did you miss out on being in the Memorial Day Parade and wish you had the chance to show off your team, business, club, or organization? Or maybe you were in the parade and have been thinking of all the ways you could go even bigger and better next time?

Well, here's your chance!

The Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership is assisting the American 250 Committee in organizing a family-friendly community celebration recognizing our nation's 250th anniversary. The event will honor American heritage, local pride, and community spirit through a patriotic parade in downtown Bellefontaine.

Now is the time to start planning your entry! Gather your group, get creative, and show us your patriotic spirit. Whether you're representing a business, organization, school, church, sports team, or community group, we'd love to see you join the celebration.

Click the link below to register and provide the necessary information for your parade entry:

https://forms.gle/z1acx8LuXdUAbjGs9

📅 Registration deadline: August 20, 2026

Plenty of time to get those ideas flowing and create the most patriotic, memorable entry in the parade. Start brainstorming now—we can't wait to see what our community comes up with!

Let's make America's 250th anniversary celebration one to remember!

08/13/2026

ROAD REOPENED

Carlisle St. from Iron Ave. to Ingalls Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we completed our work!

08/13/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

Carlisle St. is temporarily closed from Iron Ave. to Ingalls Ave. while the Water Department makes a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. It is expected to reopen later today. Thank you for your cooperation!

08/13/2026

ROAD REOPENED

Hamilton St. between Spring St. and Colton Ave. is now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

08/13/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

Hamilton St. will be temporarily closed today between Spring St. and Colton Ave. for a water line repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!