Bellefontaine’s $650,000 annual paving program could wrap up this week as Shelly Co. crews took advantage of a break in the state’s State Route 540 project to focus on city streets and alleys. This ye…
Council committee believes court needs should be part of larger city needs study
Any plans for a new municipal court will have to be part of a larger effort to review the city’s facilities needs, members of the Bellefontaine City Council Finance Committee decided Tuesday. The comm…
Master plan for parks passes first reading
Future planning for the city’s parks and recreational facilities could be led by an outside consultant once Bellefontaine City Council members adopt a nearly $48,000 proposal. A contract with Freytag …
Chivington pedaling for 4 records May 16
Local ultra cyclist Doug Chivington will attempt to set four age group world record May 16 at Hardin County Fairground, 14134 Letson Ave., Kenton. Chivington currently hold seven World Ultra Cycling r…
Bellefontaine police install Flock detection system
The Bellefontaine Police Department is taking an active role in preventing and solving crime by installing eight Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading cameras at locations along major city thor…
10-year contract will ease burden of water tower rehab
A proposal to contract with a firm to manage refurbishing Bellefontaine’s elevated water tank received an initial reading during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Service-Safety Director Wes Dodds repor…
Council acts on one new measure, other ordinances
Just one new ordinance — a grant application for ballistic vests — was introduced Tuesday during the Bellefontaine City Council’s regular meeting. Police Chief Brandon Standley said the state-funded g…
Firefighter to police officer a first for the city
In a first for Bellefontaine, city firefighter Bryce Goodrich has transferred from the Bellefontaine Fire and EMS Department into the Bellefontaine Police Department. Goodrich, who was hired more than…
Council acts quickly on airport gas tank
Bellefontaine City Council members vote 6-0 Tuesday to spend $250,000 to replace a failed aviation fuel tank at Bellefontaine Regional Airport, 3100 W. State Route 47. Service Safety Director Wes Dodd…
City acts on PowerBuilt rezoning request
Action to vacate dedicate roads could come next month One of three Bellefontaine Planning Commission recommendations received a first reading at Tuesday’s Bellefontaine Council meeting while the other…