LEGAL NOTICE

The Coldwater Village Council has passed the following:

Ordinance 1766 - An ordinance authorizing the Village of Coldwater to provide fire protection for Butler Township.

The entire content of this legislation can be viewed at the Village Office, 610 West Sycamore St., during regular business hours.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Date of Notice:

November 1, 2025

Name & address of facility:

Kremer Pullet Farm

2341 U.S. Route 127

Saint Henry, Ohio 45883

Name & address of applicants:

The Kremer Principal Protection Trust

2341 U.S. Route 127

St. Henry, Ohio 45883

Kyle Kremer

2260 U.S. Route 127

St. Henry, Ohio 45883

MaKayla Kremer

2260 U.S. Route 127

St. Henry, Ohio 45883

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 Kremer Pullet 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 December 1, 2025.  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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 303.14

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Board of Zoning Appeals on November 18, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Jefferson Township House, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, Ohio, for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Les and Cheryl Sigmund to add a roof over an existing porch (without enclosing the porch) within a setback that was previously adjusted by variance for the property at  301 Leisure Lane, Celina, Ohio.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County 

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Resolution 2025-10 - authorizing the sale of Village property not needed for public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired, by internet auction.

Resolution 2025-11 - authorizing the tentative award of the Transmission line for wells PW-11 and PW-12 project to Tom's Construction Inc.; authorizing the Village Administrator of the Village of St. Henry, Ohio to enter into the contract and execute any corresponding documents.

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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PROCLAMATION

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

R.C. 3501.03

The Mercer County Board of Elections issues this Proclamation and Notice of Election

A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025

at the usual place of holding elections in each and every precinct throughout the County or at such places as the Board may designate, for the purpose of choosing the following offices: Council President, Treasurer, Council, Board of Public Affairs, Trustees, Educational Service Center Board, Board of Education and the following questions and issues:

Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)

Mercer County Health District

An additional tax for the benefit of the Mercer County Health District for the purpose of current operating expenses of the health district that the county auditor estimates will collect $434,062 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.25 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $9 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

Proposed Municipal Income Tax

Village of Fort Recovery

Shall the Ordinance providing for a 0.5 per cent levy increase to the existing Municipality of the Village of Fort Recovery, Ohio income tax, to be effective January 1, 2026, and continuing indefinitely thereafter, for the purpose of general municipal operations, new equipment, maintenance, extension and enlargement of municipal services and facilities, permanent improvements, discharge of principal, payment of interest, and all other municipal operations and obligations permitted by law, be passed?

Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal)

Township of Franklin

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Township of Franklin for the purpose of Fire Protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $129,629 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.6 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $34 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal)

Township of Union

Approval of a tax for the benefit of the Township of Union for the purpose of fire protection that the county auditor estimates will collect $63,506 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $42 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal)

Celina City School District

Shall a levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Celina City School District for the purpose of avoiding an operating deficit of the school district in the sum of $4,903,013 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average 7.3 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $256 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value for a period of 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027?

Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal)

Vantage Career Center Joint Vocational School District

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Vantage Career Center Joint Vocational School District for the purpose of permanent improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $795,129 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.7 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $8 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement)

Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District

A replacement of a tax for the benefit of the Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District for the purpose of providing ambulance services that the county auditor estimates will collect $411,726 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $26 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.

The Polls for the Election will be open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on said day.

By order of the Board of Elections

Mercer County, Ohio 

Phil Long, Chairman 

Kristi Rable, Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE

West Ohio Community Action Partnership

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP) is a private non-profit agency serving Allen, Auglaize, and Mercer Counties. Our mission is "to provide opportunities for people to reach their highest potential by providing stepping stones to success. We shall open paths to self-sufficiency and empowerment for individuals and families to enhance our community." 

As part of our commitment to the community, we are announcing the opportunity for the public to review our 2026-2027 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Application. CSBG is administered by the state and provides funding to more than 1,000 agencies nationwide to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families to become self-sufficient. 

A draft of the CSBG Application will be available to review on Monday, October 20, 2025, through Friday, October 31, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day at WOCAP, 540 S. Central Ave. Lima, OH 45804. 

For more details on our 2026-2027 CSBG application, please call Kim Bruns, CEO, or Michele Spradlin, CFO 419-227-2586.

For more information on the programs and services offered by WOCAP, visit our website www.wocap.org or WOCAP's Facebook page. 

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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/com plaint_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: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: pro gram.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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NOTICE

DELINQUENT TAX LIST - REAL ESTATE TAXES

Section 5721.03 of the Revised Code of Ohio makes it mandatory that the real estate that has become delinquent shall be advertised in the name of the owner, together with the amount of taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest due and unpaid thereon. 

These parcels shall be advertised on NOVEMBER 5, 2025, unless paid in full OR arrangements for installment payments are made by noon November 3, 2025, which is within 48 hours of the advertised date. The delinquent list can be found on our website https://auditor.mercercountyohio.gov

DELINQUENT VACANT LAND TAX LIST

This list is land on which taxes have remained unpaid for one year after being certified delinquent and they are subject to foreclosure and forfeiture proceeings as provided in the Ohio Revised Code Section 5721.14, unless the taxes, assessments, interest, and penalties due and owing on them are paid within twenty-eight (28) days after the final publication of the notice. 

These parcels shall be advertised on NOVEMBER 5, 2025, unless paid in full OR arrangements for installment payments are made by noon November 3, 2025, which is within 48 hours of the advertised date.

MANUFACTURED HOME TAXES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES

Section 5719.04 of the Revised Code of Ohio makes it mandatory that the manufactured homes and personal property that have become delinquent shall be advertised in the name of the owner, together with the amount of taxes, penalties and interest due and unpaid thereon. 

The parcels shall be advertised on NOVEMBER 5, 2025, unless paid in full OR arrangements for installment payments are made by noon November 3, 2025, which is within 48 hours of the advertised date.

An interest charge will accrue on accounts remaining unpaid after the last day of November unless the taxpayer enters a written understanding to pay such taxes in installments. 

The books of the Treasurer of Mercer County are open for the collection of all delinquent real estate, personal property and manufactured home taxes on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day, the office is closed.  

Jeffrey S Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Tree Commission will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. in the Richardson Bretz Building. Topics for discussion include the continued review of the Celina Tree Ordinance, the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act grant, a possible recommended tree list, and all other matters relevant to the Commission.

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L. GILMORE, JUDGE

IN RE: THE NAME OF

GRIFFIN ALEXANDER LUEBKE

to GRIFFIN GRAY ALEXANDER

Case No.: 20259024

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME

(R.C.2717.08 and 2717.14)

Applicant gives notice that the Applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in this Court requesting the change of name of Griffin Alexander Luebke to Griffin Gray Alexander. A hearing on the application will be held on December 18, 2025, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the Probate Court of Mercer County, located at Mercer County Courthouse, 101 N. Main St., Room 307, Celina, OH 45822.

Griffin Luebke

1302 Canterbury Drive

Celina, OH 45822

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