Category: City News

Food Truck Lunches and Yoga in the Park

Bedford Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce two food truck lunch dates coming this summer.  The Smokin’ Rock n’ Roll Food Truck comes to Bedford on Thursday, July 23 on Broadway Ave. near the commons.  Also, on Thursday, August 20, Barrio Taco Truck will setup in the same location.  Click here for an … Continued

Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Round-Ups in August

August 3 – August 31:   Items may be dropped off at the Service Garage, 100 Solon Road, during business hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (no after-hours drop off). Computer Round-Up Items accepted:  CPU’s, monitors, keyboards, software and cell phones. No televisions. Bedford residents only – no businesses. … Continued

Parks & Recreation Department Announces New Programming

The Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce new programming for Summer 2020.  Click here for a link to all programs.  Check our website and social media pages for updates as we continue to work on new programs and events!

Announcement Regarding Summer Day Camp

The City of Bedford has cancelled Summer Day Camp for 2020. This was a difficult decision and one that was not made lightly. We evaluated the Governor’s guidelines regarding day camps and determined that compliance with them would result in a much smaller capacity, without many of the typical activities and events. Therefore the Parks … Continued

City Owned Playgrounds are Open

City owned playgrounds will open effective  June 10th, per the governor’s order. Proper social distancing protocols must be followed; playground users must remain 6 feet apart from one another. Playground surfaces will not be cleaned/sanitized by City staff. Those using playgrounds must do so at their own risk. The City will continue to monitor state … Continued

State Announces Business Funding Opportunities

Lt. Governor Jon Husted yesterday announced the creation of three programs to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency: Ohio PPE Retooling and Reshoring Grant Program Ohio Minority Micro-Enterprise Grant Program Appalachian Region Loan Program Ohio small businesses can learn … Continued

June is Free Permit Month

During the month of June, the City’s Building Department will be waiving the residential building permit fees associated with exterior improvements for owner occupied single family dwellings! Those wishing to tackle some much needed exterior home improvements will still need to obtain the required approvals and associated permits during this opportunity. The contractors must still … Continued

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