Category: City News

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

City Hall is Open to the Public June 1

City Hall is scheduled to reopen to the public for official business on Monday, June 1st.  Please note some important changes to our operations which include the following: Water payments (excluding shut-offs) will no longer be able to be paid inside the building.  Payments can be mailed in, placed in the water drop box outside … Continued

Income Tax Update Alert Effective Immediately

The City of Bedford is taking every possible precaution to protect the health, safety and welfare of its employees and taxpayers while continuing to provide quality and timely tax services to our residents. COVID19 presents increased challenges in our workplace when filing your returns, however, you can accomplish this in a non-personal contact environment. In … Continued

Bedford Memorial Day Remembrance Video

It has been a long-standing tradition in Bedford to honor and mourn the men and women who have died serving our great Country.  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Bedford has canceled our traditional Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies to comply with the State’s public safety guidelines.  It is important to the City of … Continued

Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Input

The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking input for future programming.  Please click on the the link below to take a brief survey.   Your input is very important to us as we plan upcoming programs and activities.  Thank you! CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY  

Bedford Garden Club Online Plant Sale

The Bedford Garden Club is pleased to announce the start of their ONLINE Plant (& Girl Scout cookie) Sale. Order plants for the garden and cookies for your tummy at http://www.bedfordgardenclub.com/plant-sale The sale will be on through May 17th. On May 22nd & 23rd, the Bedford Garden Club will be delivering those orders to your … Continued

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