Category: City News

Governor Calls on Ohioans

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In a statewide address to Ohioans Wednesday evening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on citizens to recommit to their individual efforts to prevent coronavirus spread as Ohio moves through its most intense, widespread, and dangerous surge of cases to date. Ohio is currently facing a record number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations and intensive care admissions, … Continued

Governor DeWine’s Open Letter to Ohioans

Editor’s note: Below is the text of an open letter from Governor DeWine to the people of Ohio in the final days before the election calling for unity and renewed commitment to fighting the coronavirus. November 1, 2020 My Fellow Ohioans: On this Sunday before Election Day, I encourage you to vote if you have … Continued

City Repeals Criminal Activity Nuisance Ordinance

NOTICE OF REPEAL The City of Bedford has repealed City Ordinance Section 511.12, the City’s Criminal Activity Nuisance Ordinance or CANO.  Pursuant to a legal settlement, this ordinance may no longer be enforced and no version of it may be reenacted.    

Leaf Collection

We will make continuous rounds of the city until all leaves are collected. Please do not rake leaves into the street as they block the catch basins and storm sewers. Please be considerate of parking on the street during leaf season. Workers are not able to pick up leaves if there is a car parked … Continued

Celebrating Halloween Guidance

The City of Bedford will adhere to the Ohio Department of Health’s “Celebrating Halloween” guidance released on Friday, September 18th. Trick-or-treat activities will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 31st in Bedford. To protect the safety and health of all members of our community while celebrating Halloween, the City of Bedford encourages … Continued

Home Relief Grant

CARES Act funds are available to low-income Ohioans impacted financially by the pandemic.  Ohio households with an annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and who are behind on rent, mortgage, and water and/or sewer utility bill can apply for assistance to catch up on past payments back to April 1, … Continued

Rent Assistance Available from MyCom/CCBH

A program for rent and utility assistance is now available through a partnership between MyCom and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.  Qualified applicants who have been impacted by COVID-19 may receive up to $3,000.00.  For more information on eligibility and to apply for assistance, click here.

$125 Million Grant Program Will Help Ohio Small Businesses

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced a $125 million grant program to help small businesses that have been harmed by the effects of COVID-19. The grants will provide $10,000 to small businesses in Ohio with no more than 25 employees. The program will be administered by the Ohio Development Services … Continued

Xellia Pharmaceuticals To Commence Manufacturing at Bedford Site

Congratulations to Bedford’s Xellia Pharmaceuticals on the grand opening of their newly renovated manufacturing space!  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a traditional grand opening was not held but a video of the new facility was shared. https://www.xellia.com/about-us/our-sites/cleveland      

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