Notice of Application for Formation of a Bank Holding Company

Mercer Bancorp, Inc., 1100 Irmscher Blvd., Celina, OH 45822, intends to apply to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) for permission to form a bank holding company. We intend to acquire control of Mercer Savings Bank, 1100 Irmscher Blvd, Celina, Ohio 45822, as part of the mutual-to-stock conversion of Mercer Savings Bank. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application, including the record of performance of banks we own in helping to meet local credit needs.

You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH 44114, or via e-mail: comments.applications@clev.frb.org. The comment period will not end before April 24, 2023, and may be somewhat longer. The Board's procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 CFR Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 CFR 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application/notice, contact Richard Ryan Schilling, Banking Supervisor, at (513) 455-4406. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on February 9, 2023, the State filed a complaint in the Mercer County Common PIeas Court In Re: State of Ohio vs. Covington, Case No. 23-CIV-018, seeking the forgeiture of certain property. That property was seized on April 15, 2021, from a vehicle located and stopped on U.S. Route 30, .20 miles east of MP 24 and includes:

One (1): intact 750 mL bottle labeled Clase Azul Tequila

One (1): box containing four (4) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Patron Silver, four (4) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Patron Repasdo, and four (4) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Don Julio Anejo

One (1): box containing four (4) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Patron Anejo and two (2) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Don Julio Repasado

One (1): box containing four (4) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Patron Repasado and six (6) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Hennessey Very Special Cognac

One (1): box containing two (2) intact 1-liter bottles labeled Hennessey Very Special Cognac, two (2) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Hennessey VSOP, two (2) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Hennessey Very Special Cognac, one (1) 750 mL bottle labeled Patron Extra Anejo and one (1) intact 750 mL bottle labeled Patron Anejo

And also: One gray "Embosser: brand credit card embossing machine; One "Brother" brand label printer; One Visa Debit Card; One Green Dot Visa Debit Card; One Green Dot reloadable Visa card; One Green Dot Visa debit; One Vanilla Visa Debit card; One box with embosser machine; One black iPhone with cracked screen.

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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOTICE

Mercer County Board of Elections

Mercer County Courthouse 

101 N. Main Street Room

107, Celina, Ohio 45822

Phone: 419-586-2215

E-mail: Mercer@Ohio.SOS.Gov 

The registration deadline for the May 2, 2023, Special Election is April 3. As required by law, those who plan to exercise their right to vote in the May 2, 2023, Special Election must be registered to vote at least 30 days before the election. Registration forms can be obtained at the Board of Elections and are also available at authorized agencies during their regular business hours.

Authorized Registering Agencies

All Public High Schools, Libraries, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, County Treasurer, and the Dept. of Human Services.

Registration information is also available at the Ohio Secretary of State website: www.OhioSoS.gov 

Voters may update their registration address or register for the first time online at: www.VoteOhio.Gov

Qualifications to Vote in the Election

• Must be a US citizen.

• Must be 18 years of age on or before May 2, 2023. 

• Must be a resident of Ohio for 30 days prior to the election.

• Must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to the election.

• Must not have been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a Probate Court.

• Must not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.

Voting Schedule

• Early In-Person Voting: Begins April 4 

• Absentee Voting by Mail: Begins April 4

• Election Day: May 2 (Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)

Early in Person Voting Hours

April 4-7: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 10-14: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 17-21: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 24: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

April 25: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

April 26-28: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

April 29: 8 p.m.-4 p.m.

April 30: 1 a.m.-5 p.m.

Absentee Ballots by Mail

Absentee ballots by mail will be available beginning April 4, 2023. Applications to vote by mail must be in writing, addressed to the Board of Elections, and must be received no later than 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Applications will be provided to those who request one by calling our office. A separate application is necessary for each election.

Voter Identification Requirements

Note that beginning with the May 2, 2023, Primary/Special Election, voters must bring photo identification to the polls in order to verify identity. Voters who do not provide photo identification will still be able to vote by casting a provisional ballot. R.C. 3505.181

Photo identification includes the following documents that includes the individual's name and photograph and is not expired: an Ohio driver's license, state ID card, or interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV; a US passport or passport card; or a US military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card RC 3501.01 

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on February 9, 2023, the State filed a complaint in the Mercer County Common PIeas Court In Re: State of Ohio vs. Covington, Case No. 23-CIV-018, seeking the forgeiture of certain property. That property was seized on April 15, 2021, from a vehicle located and stopped on U.S. Route 30, .20 miles east of MP 24 and includes:

One (1): intact 750 mL bottle labeled Clase Azul Tequila

One (1): box containing four (4) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Patron Silver, four (4) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Patron Repasdo, and four (4) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Don Julio Anejo

One (1): box containing four (4) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Patron Anejo and two (2) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Don Julio Repasado

One (1): box containing four (4) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Patron Repasado and six (6) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Hennessey Very Special Cognac

One (1): box containing two (2) intact 1-liter bottles labeled Hennessey Very Special Cognac, two (2) intact 750 mL bottles labeled Hennessey VSOP, two (2) intact 375 mL bottles labeled Hennessey Very Special Cognac, one (1) 750 mL bottle labeled Patron Extra Anejo and one (1) intact 750 mL bottle labeled Patron Anejo

And also: One gray "Embosser: brand credit card embossing machine; One "Brother" brand label printer; One Visa Debit Card; One Green Dot Visa Debit Card; One Green Dot reloadable Visa card; One Green Dot Visa debit; One Vanilla Visa Debit card; One box with embosser machine; One black iPhone with cracked screen.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PLAN OF CONVERSION

Notice is hereby given that on March 3, 2023, the Board of Directors of Mercer Savings Bank (the "Bank"), an Ohio-chartered mutual bank headquartered in Celina, Ohio, adopted a Plan of Conversion whereby the Bank will convert from mutual form of organization to the stock form of organization. A new Maryland corporation, Mercer Bancorp, Inc., will be formed to serve as the holding company for the Bank and will offer for sale shares of its common stock to the Bank's members and other persons in a subscription offering, and, if necessary, a community offering. The Plan of Conversion establishes February 28, 2022, as the eligibility record date for determining the eligible account holders of the Bank entitled to receive first priority nontransferable subscription rights to subscribe for the shares of common stock of Mercer Bancorp, Inc. The Plan of Conversion is subject to approval by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions and by at least two-thirds of the votes eligible to be cast, in person or by proxy, by members of the Bank at a meeting of members at which the Plan of Conversion will be presented for a vote. A proxy statement setting forth more detailed information regarding the Plan of Conversion will be sent to members of the Bank before the meeting of members. A copy of the Plan of Conversion is available for inspection by the Bank's members at the Bank's main office and branch offices. After the conversion and stock offering, the normal business of the Bank will continue without interruption and the offices of the Bank will continue to operate.

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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 02/06/2023 shall be considered forfeit and disposed of as permitted by law.

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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 02/06/2023 shall be considered forfeit and disposed of as permitted by law.

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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 02/06/2023 shall be considered forfeit and disposed of as permitted by law.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Police Department participates in the LESO (Law Enforcement Support Office) program of the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) which is a part of the Department of Defense. This program allows law enforcement agencies to obtain certain military surplus items. As of January 1, 2023, the program requires notification to City Council and the community of our participation and what controlled property we could obtain in the upcoming calendar year. This notice must be done annually. This does not mean the Celina Police Department plans to obtain these controlled items. This notice is given as a requirement to continue in the program.

Controlled property we could obtain could include manned fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles (wheeled), tactical vehicles (wheeled), command and control vehicles, specialized firearms and ammunition (under .50 caliber), less lethal launchers, explosives and pyrotechnics (i.e. flash bangs), breaching apparatus, riot/crowd control batons, riot helmets and riot/crown control shields.

If the Celina Police Department would desire to obtain any of the above described items, the Chief of Police will first have to obtain express consent from the Safety Service Director.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Celina Police Chief Tom Wale, 419-586-2345.

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