NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION

O.R.C. 519.12

A public hearing will be held before the Black Creek Township Zoning Commission on October 20, 2025, at 6:45 P.M. at the Black Creek Township Office, 1515 Manley Road, Rockford, OH, for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

To consider a recommendation from the Black Creek Township Zoning Commission to amend the township zoning resolution: to include renewable energy regulations. The text and/or zoning map documents are available for review at the Black Creek Township House during regular business hours for a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing. At the conclusion of the meeting the Township Trustees will determine whether to approve, modify or deny the amendment.

The Fiscal Officer for the Black Creek Township Trustees,

of Mercer County, Ohio

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Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Lakefield Airport Authority has rescheduled its regular October meeting. The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Lakefield Airport Authority meetings are held at the Lakefield Airport, 6177 State Route 219, Celina, OH 45822.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority (LFA) will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Prairie Creek Wetland Inlet Improvements Project.

Bids will be received at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time) on October 23, 2025.  Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents.

The project consists of construction of modifications to a pumping inlet structure on Prairie Creek, excavating to enlarge an existing wetland settling pond, installation of a viewing platform, and other associated work. 

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.  Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.  The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and other provisions. 

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822.  Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $150.00 for paper copy. The paper documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee.  Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC.  BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS. 

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

This notice is posted on the ​Board of Mercer County Commissioners​ web site.  Notice can be accessed at: www.mercercountyohio.org/elected-officials/commissioners/rfq/  

By Order of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority

Kim Everman, Clerk

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. Prime Lending, a Plains Capital Company, Plaintiff, vs. Robert D. Colman, et al., Defendant. Case No. 23-CIV-098.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-302300. 0000

Complete Legal Description can be located in the Mercer County Map Office, located in Room 209, at the Mercer County Courthouse.

Said Premises located at 622 Maple St., Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $127,667.00. A deposit of $5,000 is required to Real Auction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE: Property cannot be soldfor less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Required deposit in cash or certified funds due at the time of sale and balance in cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. If Judgment Creditor is purchaser, no deposit is required.

TERMS OF 2^ND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to minimum bid requirements, subject to payment of taxes and court costs; deposit and payment requirements same as the first auction.

Pursuant to ORC 2329.21, purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Padgett Law Group

Attorney (580) 422-2520

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is herby given by the Board of Commissioners of Auglaize County, Ohio, that they have set October 16, 2025, at 10:100 a.m. and October 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Auglaize County Commissioners Assembly Room, located at 209 S. Blackhoof St., 2nd floor, Wapakoneta, OH as the time and place for the Leal Hearing for the adoption of updated Floodplain Regulations as required.

Ohio Revised Code section 307.37 and 307.85 authorizes the County to adopt regulations for areas of special flood hazards that are necessary to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The updated regulations and floodplain maps will be presented at the legal hearing and are available online at https://www2.auglaizecounty.org/county-info/zoning-regulations of for pickup at the Auglaize County Engineers Office, 1014 South Blackhoof Street, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.

By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Auglaize County, Ohio.

Andrew J. Baumer, P.E., P.S.

Auglaize County Floodplain Administrator

Auglaize County, Ohio

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Eric R. Wiessinger, et al., Defendant,. Case No. 25-CIV-042.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-358300. 0000

Complete Legal Description can be located in the Mercer County Map Office, located in Room 209, at the Mercer County Courthouse.

Said Premises located at 727 N. Brandon Ave., Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $115,500.00. A deposit of $5,000 is required to RealAuction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE: Property cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Required deposit in cash or certified funds due at the time of sale and balance in cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. If Judgment Creditor is purchaser, no deposit is required.

TERMS OF 2^ND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to minimum bid requirements, subject to payment of taxes and court costs,· deposit and payment requirements same as the first auction.

Pursuant to ORC 2329.21,purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

MDK Legal, Attorney

(614) 220-5613

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