IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

TAX EASE OHIO II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN ADMINISTRATOR, EXECUTOR OR FIDUCIARY, UNKNOWN HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, UNKNOWN SPOUSES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF ESTATE OF CHARLES A. MOWERY, DECEASED, et al., Defendants. Case No. 20-CIV-076. JUDGE: JEFFREY R. INGRAHAM

LEGAL NOTICE

FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

To: Unknown Administrator, Executor or Fiduciary, Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin,

Unknown Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors and Beneficiaries of Estate of Charles A. Mowery, deceased you will take notice that on the 7th day of October, 2020, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint for foreclosure in the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas, 101 North Main Street, Room 205, Celina, OH 45822, being Case No. 20-CIV-076, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff on Tax Certificate No. 18-006, the principal amount of $3,008.59, plus accrued interest of $877.50 through July 31, 2020, plus interest at 17.5% thereafter, Tax Certificate No. 19-004, the principal amount of $1,247.97, plus accrued interest of: $168.48 through July 31, 2020, plus interest at 18% thereafter; and the amount paid to the County Treasurer for current taxes, interest, and charges not covered by the Tax Certificates in the principal amount of Taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges that are not covered by a tax certificate, Plaintiff is owed as of September 10, 2020, the principal amount of $1,128.79, plus interest at 18% from September 10, 2020, plus additional amounts as may accrue during the pendency of this action as is allowed by Ohio Revised Code Sections 5721.30 through 5721.41 or otherwise, plus attorney fees and additional amounts due which are secured by the Tax Lien Certificates on the real property, which has a street address of 322 Sollers Drive, Celina, OH 45822, being permanent parcel number 090115000000.

Plaintiff further alleges that the Tax Certificate(s) be deemed a valid first statutory lien on the Property pursuant to ORC §5721.10 and §5721.35, and otherwise, for the amount owing, together with Plaintiff's advances for demolition and other costs, the amount owing on subsequent tax certificates acquired by Plaintiff concerning the Property, taxes, assessments, and other charges, costs and attorneys' fees; and by reason of a default in payment by Charles A. Mowery, for amounts due pursuant to the Tax Lien Certificates; Plaintiff alleges such lien(s) are entitled to be foreclosed, that the Court make findings in accordance with ORC §5721.39 (A) and (B), and that unless the amount found due, including Plaintiffs attorneys' fees and costs relating directly or indirectly to the Tax Certificate(s), be tendered to the Plaintiff prior to the filing of an Entry of Confirmation of Sale in this matter, the equity of redemption of all defendants be foreclosed.

Plaintiff prays that the Defendants named above be required to answer and assert any interest in said real property or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein, for foreclosure of said Tax Lien Certificates, marshalling of liens, and the sale of said real property, and that the proceeds of said sale be applied according to law.

Said Defendant is required to file an Answer on or before the 9th day of December, 2020.

By Nathan Duvelius Attorney for Plaintiff

Tax Ease Ohio II, LLC

c/o

525 Vine Street, Suite 800

Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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NOTICE

The Trustees of Center Township will begin to hold their regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second and last Monday of each month effective in November. Meetings will be held at the Center Township Hall.

Center Township Trustees

Ed Sites, Clerk

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MARY PAT ZITTER, JUDGE

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF

SUZANNE ILEAN CHRISTIE

to SUZANNE ILEAN EMERSON

Case No. 20209032

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME

Applicant hereby gives notice to all interested persons that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Mercer County, Ohio, requesting the change of name of Suzanne Ilean Christie to Suzanne Ilean Emerson.

The hearing on the application will be held on the 21st day of December, 2020, at p:00 o'clock A.M. in the Probate Court of Mercer County, located at 101 N. Main Street, Room 307, Celina, OH 45822.

Suzanne Ilean Christie

301 West Columbia St.

Rockford, OH 45882

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. David Wolters, Treasurer of Mercer County Plaintiff, vs. Parcels of Land Encumbered with Delinquent Tax Liens, Sean P. Rice, Last known owner, et al., Defendant. Case No. 19CIV086.

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real estate property for taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and cost as follows:

Permanent Parcel No.: 27-032200.0203. Property Address: 130 Hamilton St., Celina, OH 45822 

Description: 

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

Last Known Owner: Sean P. Rice. Total Amount of Judgment: $7,838.97 as of October 21, 2020, plus any additional taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and court costs, which are estimated to total $10,200.00.

And, whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment;

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale 19CIV086, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale such real property at a public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least the total amount of the judgment, including all taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and court costs, payable subsequent to the delivery to the prosecuting attorney of the delinquent land tax certificate or master list of delinquent tracts and prior to the transfer of the deed of the property to the purchaser following confirmation of sale, in the auditorium of the Mercer County Courthouse, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main and  Market Streets Celina, Ohio, in the above-named County on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. 

If the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the first sale and at the same place on December 2, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. For an amount that equals at least the total amount of the judgment, including all taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and court costs payable subsequent to the delivery to the prosecuting attorney of the delinquent land tax certificate or master list of delinquent tracts and prior to the transfer of the deed of the property to the purchaser following confirmation of sale.

The parcel will not be sold for less than $10,200.00.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit of $5,000 down at the time of sale and the balance in cash within 30 days from the confirmation hearing.

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.

Jeff Grey, Sheriff 

Lieutenant Lori Knapke

Mercer County, Ohio

Mercer County

Prosecutors Office

 419-586-8677

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PUBLIC NOTICE

As required under ORC 737.32 and Celina Ord. 141.04, the Celina Police Department is making a public notice of disposal of found property. Found property includes but is not limited to: bicycles, clothing, electronics, jewelry, keys, monies, purses, tools, and wallets. Anyone wishing to claim ownership of any item of found property in the possession of the Celina Police Department is required to contact Det. Brian Taylor or Det. Steve Yoder at the Celina Police Department, 419-586-2345, and provide an adequate description of the property and an approximate date when the property was lost. Any found property in the possession of the Celina Police Department for more than 90 days and unclaimed after 11/14/2020 shall be considered forfeit and disposed of as permitted by law.

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council has passed the following:

Resolution 2020-8 - declaring it necessary for the construction of certain sidewalks and driveway approaches within the village; requiring the abutting property owners to construct the same.

The entire content of the above listed legislation can be viewed at the Village Office located at 371 N. Linn St., Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Take notice that William J. Freytag hereby notifies the public of open, obvious, and dangerous conditions that may exist on property owned by William J. Freytag and Joyce E. Freytag located at (i) 17015 Sidney Freyburg Rd., Botkins, OH 45306 (Parcel No. 10-05-11-100-010) and (ii) 17055 Sidney Freyburg Road, Botkins, OH 45306 (Parcel No. 10-05-11-100-013), and hereby disclaims any and all liability with respect to any conditions that may currently exist on said properties. Said properties are private property and there shall be no trespassing.  William J. Freytag also notifies the public of open, obvious, and dangerous conditions that may exist on property owned by William J. Freytag located at (i) Parcel No. E15012030600 located in Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio, (ii) Parcel No. E15012030700 located in Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio, and (iii) Parcel No. E15012030800 located in Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio, and disclaims any and all liability with respect to any conditions that may exist on said properties. Said properties are private property and there shall be no trespassing. William J. Freytag further disclaims any and all liability and/or financial responsibility, of any nature, concerning Joyce E. Freytag, estranged spouse of William J. Freytag, who may reside and/or otherwise occupy or be found at said properties.

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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 2020.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 15, 2020. Final hearing will be October 23, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the first floor of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Randall E. Grapner

Mercer County Auditor

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PUBLIC NOTICE

United States Department of Agriculture

Rural Utilities Service

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Wabash Mutual Telephone Company

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail to:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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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 2020.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 15, 2020. Final hearing will be October 23, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the first floor of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Randall E. Grapner

Mercer County Auditor

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