Category: City News

Jr. Cavs Basketball Grades PK-6 – Don’t Miss Out!

Jr. Cavs Bear Cub Basketball (Grades PK-K) This is an 8-week instructional basketball program for children in Pre-K (must be 4 years old) and Kindergarten.  Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting; as well as, basic offense and defense.  Players will then apply what they learned in fun, non-competitive games.  Indicate preferred time, … Continued

Parks & Recreation Department Announces Senior Health & Wellness Fair

The Bedford Parks & Recreation Department will host a Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 10:00am-1:00pm at Ellenwood Center, 124 Ellenwood Ave. The event will feature free health screenings – glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, hearing and more!   Flu and Covid Shots/Boosters will be available by appointment.  Scheduled vaccine participants will … Continued

Trick or Treat Street Registration Now Open!

Join us for the Parks & Recreation Department’s Annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 21, 2023! Children ages infant -12 will trick-or treat through various stations in our transformed west parking lot at Ellenwood Center. Registered children receive a pumpkin and a Halloween craft to go. Hay rides will be available! Registration will not be … Continued

Parks & Recreation Fall Brochure Now Available

The Parks & Recreation Department’s fall brochure is on it’s way to all homes in Bedford via US Mail, and available online here.  We hope you consider registering for one or more of the many programs and activities available.  There is something for everyone.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the Parks … Continued

Parks & Recreation Fall Brochure Coming Soon

Keep your eyes out for the Parks & Recreation Department’s Fall 2023 brochure, coming to residents’ mailboxes soon.  Once finalized, a digital copy will be available online too.  This brochure will have an activities and programs for all ages and interests!  Many of the programs that will be featured in the brochure are open now.  Click … Continued

Downtown Bedford Connectivity Plan – Transportation Survey

The City of Bedford is looking to improve all modes of travel (bicycle, pedestrian, vehicle) and transit connectivity to and from the Historic District to surrounding neighborhoods and assets. As a first step in the process, Bedford & Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) are embarking on a public engagement process to gather community input … Continued

Fall Bearcat Soccer Registration Now Open!

Bearcat Soccer is open to boys & girls Ages 5 to 12. Participants will be assigned to groups based on age/enrollment. The program consists of weekly (Saturday mornings or early afternoons) instructional group practices and scrimmages in a clinic format, led by Rookie Sports Club LLC. Participants receive a T-shirt. Participants must provide and wear … Continued

Phase 2 Broadway Avenue Construction

The Shelly Company will be moving into the downtown area on Monday, July 31st (Phase 2). Phase 2 will require one-way traffic thru the downtown area, from Columbus to Franklin. Broadway will be Southbound traffic only, Northbound will be closed. No parking signs are installed thru the downtown area. Thank you for your patience.

Community Garage Sale

The City of Bedford is once again having a City-wide garage sale on Saturday, September 16th 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are planning to have a garage sale, applications are available in person at the City of Bedford Building Department during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through … Continued

Hydrant Flushing Starting September 5, 2023

Hydrant flushing will begin September 5, 2023. Hydrant Flushing and Waterline Maintenance You may notice our Fire Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Normally we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water, … Continued

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