IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

AEP ENERGY, INC., Plaintiff,

vs. WAYNE IGA, INC., Defendant.

CASE NO. 25-CIV-130

JUDGE MATTHEW K. FOX

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

WAYNE IGA, INC.,

You are hereby notified that you have been named as Defendant in a legal action entitled AEP ENERGY, INC. vs. WAYNE IGA, INC. This action has been assigned Case Number 25-CIV-130 and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Ohio.

The object of the complaint is to pursue payment for the outstanding balance on AEP Energy Acct. No. 3024652425.

Plaintiff demands judgement (a) against Defendant, the amount of $35,878.24 as of October 17, 2025, together with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest at the contract rate off 18% per annum; (b) against Defendant, reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit; and (c) such other and further relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and proper.

You are hereby required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once each week for six (6) successive weeks, pursuant to Ohio Civ. R. 4.4(A)(1). The last publication will be made on 6/4/2026 and the twenty-eight (28) days for answer will commence on that date. 

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Date: April 28, 2026

Calvin Freeman,

CLERK OF COURTS

Mercer County Common Pleas Court

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

by Garrett R. Marshall,

Attorney for Plaintiff, 

41 S. High St., 29th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 227-2000

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The following Mobile Home will be offered at Public Sale on May 20, 2026, 11 a.m. at 6655 U.S. 23, Chillicothe, OH 45601. For more details call Tim Caudill 865-617-3984.

2022 Clayton

Ref. # 715123379

Minimum Bid $97,007.44

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LEGAL NOTIC

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

The Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 18th day of May, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Mark Gottschall, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5332 Lake Drive, Celina OH 45822.

Section 1127:39 of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum of 25' for the front year set-back. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 17' in the front yard set-back for the construction of a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1173 - setting the compensation for St. Henry municipal swimming pool and recreation employees; establishing fee schedules for the swimming pool for the summer of 2026. 

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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 CITY OF CELINA

Request For Qualifications

Professional Architectural & Engineering Design Services

The City of Celina is seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified professional architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide planning, design, and construction-phase services for new municipal Fire Station.

The request for Qualification may be requested by emailing Thomas Hitchcock, Safety Service Director, at adminassistant@celinaohio.org.

The deadline for submission of Qualification is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Such submissions should be mailed or hand-delivered to:

Celina Administration

Attn: Thomas Hitchcock, 

Safety-Service Director

225 N. Main Street

Celina, OH 45822

All requests for information and questions concerning this Request for Qualification shall be addressed to Thomas Hitchcock, Safety Service Director, at adminassistant@celinaohio.org no later than May 15, 2026.

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Lynzie S. Young, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-115.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 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, May 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-321400. 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 611 N. Sugar St., Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $220,000.00. A deposit of $10,000.00 is required to Real Auction.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. lf 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.

Tiffany & Bosco P.A.

Attorney (440) 600-5500

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio until 10:00 A.M. on May 26, 2026, at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822 for Center Line and Edge Line Pavement Marking for Various Mercer County Roads and all work incidental thereto in accordance with the specifications therefor.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 A.M., May 26, 2026, in the Office of the County Commissioners.

Each bid package must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of either:

1. A bond for the full amount of the bid, or

2. A certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid. Upon entering a contract, a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the project will be required.

As this is a federally funded project, all bids shall meet all applicable federal requirements, including the correct payment of federal prevailing wages.

A completed bid blank should be submitted on the project.

All bidders must be currently on ODOT'S list of pre-approved contractors.

Specifications, bid forms and construction plans are on file and may be obtained from the Mercer County Engineer, 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822. (Phone: 419-586-7759) 

Award of Contract will be made on the basis of the total lump sum bid submitted.

The Board of Commissioners of Mercer County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the advantage of the County.

James A. Wiechart, P.E., P.S.

Mercer County Engineer

By Order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Cami Flenar, Clerk

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Newrez LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff, vs. Joseph M. Keiser, et al., Defendant.Case No. 25-CIV-134.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M, if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on Real Auction.com, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-324700. 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 637 N. Main St. Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $259,000.00 A deposit of $10,000.00 is required to RealAuction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE:Prop-erty 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.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A.

Attorney (954) 564-0071

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Auglaize County Solid Waste District

Public Hearing Notice Period for Generation Fee Abolishment

The Auglaize County Solid Waste District Policy Committee (Policy Committee) is conducting a public notice for a public hearing on a resolution to abolish the solid waste management generation fees authorized in Ohio Revised Code 3734.573.  The proposal is to abolish the generation fee of $7.65 per ton.

The Board will hold a public hearing concerning its intention to abolish the generation fee on disposal and transfer facilities to receive solid waste generated within Auglaize County at the following date, time, and location:  

June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Auglaize County Administrative Building, 209 South Blackhoof Street, Room 201, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.

Please direct any inquiries to: 

Auglaize County Solid Waste Management District

P.O. Box 603

15502 St. Marys River Rd.

St. Marys, Ohio 45885

Or email: aschwaderer@auglaizecounty.org

Alexa Schwaderer,

District Coordinator

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Special Meeting

The Jefferson Township Trustees have scheduled a special meeting for May  5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting location is 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, OH 45822. The purpose of the meeting is to review bids for the Harbor Point berm project.

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