July 1, 2026
Abandoned church chimney blamed for Bellefontaine shelter closure
WDTN/Nexstar reported that Peak of Hope closed a Bellefontaine shelter location in June 2026 over structural concerns involving an adjacent abandoned church chimney.
External coverage — WDTN / Nexstar (updated July 1, 2026).
The report describes the June 2026 closure of a Bellefontaine shelter location because of structural safety concerns involving a deteriorating chimney on the neighboring abandoned church, and identifies Sarah Lewis as executive director.
Read the coverage: https://www.aol.com/articles/abandoned-church-blame-bellefontaine-homeless-210103000.html
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