NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Mercer County Commissioners, acting for the Village of Rockford, will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Franklin Street Improvements Project within the Village of Rockford, Ohio.

Bids will be received at the Mercer County Commissioners office located at Room A201, 220 W. Livingston Street, Celina, Ohio 45822, until 10:00 a.m. (local time), April 25, 2024, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.  

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

The project includes the total reconstruction of Franklin Street, including storm sewers, catch basins, curbs, sidewalks, asphalt, and other related items.

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. 

All contractors and sub-contractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) utilization, various insurance requirements, various equal employment opportunity provisions, and Section 3 Requirements.

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 an electronic copy and $110.00 for a paper copy. The paper documents may 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: Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Kim Everman,

Administrator/Clerk of the Board

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PUBLIC NOTICE

UNCLAIMED MONEY

The Celina City Auditor's office has compiled a listing of businesses and individuals with Unclaimed Monies held with the City. This list is available for public viewing at the following locations:

• Celina Auditor's Office

• Celina Municipal Utilities

• City Hall first floor bulletin board

• www.celinaohio.org

Questions may be directed to the Celina Auditor's office at 419-586-6451 or celinaauditor@celinaohio.org

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Notice of Public Hearings and Special Meeting

(O.R.C. 4504.18 & 121.22)

Notice is hereby given that there will be three public hearings conducted by the Board of Trustees of Gibson Township, Mercer County, Ohio, regarding the adoption of a resolution to levy an additional license tax of five dollars per motor vehicle on all motor vehicles the owners of which reside in the unincorporated area of the township. The purpose of this tax is for paying the costs and expenses of enforcing and administering the tax and for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance, and repair of township roads, bridges, and culverts; for purchasing, erecting, and maintaining traffic signs, markers, lights, and signals; for purchasing road machinery and equipment, and planning, constructing, and maintaining suitable buildings to house such equipment; for paying any costs apportioned to the township under section 4907.47 of the Revised Code; and to supplement revenue already available for such purposes.

The hearings shall be held at the Gibson Township Hall, 1700 Industrial Dr., Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846 on March 20, March 27, and April 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM.

Following the third public hearing the Gibson Township Board of Trustees will conduct a Special Meeting to consider adoption of the resolution.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Commission of the Village of St. Henry at 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2024, at the St. Henry Council Chambers located at 121 W. Washington Street, St. Henry, OH 45883 regarding a variance request for Lot Number 2 of St. Henry Industrial Park. Request is in regards to a buffer zone along residential properties and the minimum lot width requirements.

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L.

GILMORE, JUDGE

ADOPTION OF H. A. B.

CASE NO. 20245003

NOTICE OF HEARING

ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION

(Notice must be served not less than 20 days before the date of the hearing)

[RC.3107.11]

To: Lewis Lee Patterson LKA 3230 SW Archer Rd., Apt. H138A, Gainesville, FL 32608.

You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of March, 2024, Justin Dean Berry, filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of H. A. C. a minor, whose date of birth is May 6, 2017, and for a change of the name of the minor to H. A. B. This Court, located at Mercer County Courthouse, 101 N. Main Street, Room 307, Celina, Ohio, 45822 will hear the petition on the 3rd day of June, 2024, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. to determine whether consent of the parent is required.

It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107.07, that the consent of Lewis Lee Patterson is not required due to the following:

That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de minimis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner.

That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the maintenance and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner.

State other grounds under R.e. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born prior to January 1, 1997).

"A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION, IF GRANTED, WILL RELIEVE YOU OF ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MINOR, AND, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO A SPOUSE OF THE ADOPTION PETITIONER AND RELATIVES OF THAT SPOUSE, TERMINATE ALL LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE MINOR AND YOU AND THE MINOR'S OTHER RELATIVES, SO THAT THE MINOR THEREAFTER IS A STRANGER TO YOU AND THE MINOR'S FORMER RELATIVES FOR ALL PURPOSES. IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, YOU MUST FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE PETITION WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING IS GIVEN TO YOU. IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, YOU MUST ALSO APPEAR AT THE HEARING. A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION MAY BE ENTERED IF YOU FAIL TO FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION PETITION OR APPEAR AT THE HEARING."

YOU ARE ENTITLED TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY AT THIS HEARING. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST CONTACT THE COURT TO DETERMINE YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.

Matthew L. Gilmore,

Probate Judge

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1144 - to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the Village of St. Henry, Ohio during the fiscal year ending December 31,2024.

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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LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Chickasaw Council had adopted/passed the following: 

Ordinance 01-2024: Adopting Rules and Regulations governing the Village of Chickasaw Water Service

Ordinance 02-2024: Adopting Rules and Regulations governing the Village of Chickasaw Wastewater service

Ordinance 03-2024: Authorizing the Village of Chickasaw to dispose of personal property by internet

Ordinance 04-2024: To amend the Village of Chickasaw income tax code to adopt the provisions of House Bill 33

Ordinance 05-2024: Prohibiting the sale, manufacturing and distribution of THC products.

The entire content of the above legislations can be viewed at the Village Office by contacting the Village clerk at 419-925-6709.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the County of Mercer will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mercer County Commissioners Office, Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, Ohio.

Based on both citizen input and local officials' assessment of the county's needs, the county is proposing to undertake the following Revolving Loan Fund activity:

The county intends to loan the amount of $125,000 to S3B Family LLC dba Daylight Donuts for the purchase of equipment to operate a donut shop to be built at 222 W. Logan St., Celina. Daylight Donuts will create 5 FTE jobs, of which 3 will be offered to or made available to LMI persons; which meets the National Objective.

The total project cost will be $736,322 with funds coming from Revolving Loan Fund of $125,000; Equity $175,000 and Private Lender $436,322. 

This second public hearing is being held to give citizens an adequate opportunity to review and comment on the county's proposed application, before the loan is approved.

Jared Ebbing, Economic Development Director

Mercer County Community Development Department

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1146 - setting the compensation for the St. Henry Municipal Swimming Pool and recreation employees: establishing fee schedules for the swimming pool for the summer of 2024.

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

Date of Notice:

April 3, 2024

Name & address of facility:

Mark and Marie

Osterholt Farm

1289 Burrville Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

Name & address of applicant: 

Mark Osterholt

1289 Burrville Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

Marie Osterholt

1289 Burrville Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with OAC rule 901:10-6-01, public

notice is hereby given that the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a final Permit to Operate renewal for Mark and Marie Osterholt Farm.

The final Permit may be appealed. The notice of Appeal and the filing fee as may be required must be sent to: The Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC), 30 East Broad Street 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614-466-8950) by 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 2024. Questions regarding the appeal process may be directed to ERAC. A copy of the appeal must be served on the director of agriculture within three days after filing the appeal with ERAC.

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