Ohio Magazine has recognized Bellefontaine among its five great places to live, work and visit in its annual Best Hometowns issue, which will be published Nov. 1, 2022.
In addition to Bellefontaine receiving honors, the cities of Athens, Kent, Perrysburg and Versailles will be recognized in the annual issue.
To determine this year’s honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations in the spring and conducted visits across the state over the summer.
The editors evaluated finalists in six categories — Community Spirit, Education, Entertainment, Health and Safety, Business Environment, and Culture and Heritage — to help make their selections.
The magazine’s editors chose Bellefontaine for its impressive downtown redevelopment efforts, thriving sense of community and appreciation for preserving local history.
Each of Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns honorees will be featured in both the November/December 2022 and July/August 2023 issues of the magazine and online at ohiomagazine.com, giving readers a look at what makes each community special.
“This honor is to be shared by everyone, throughout our community, for the team work and enthusiasm that clearly sets our community apart for others,” Mayor Ben Stahler said.