Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Kail A. Burrows, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-155.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up fo a second sale on Real Auction.com, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate towit:

Parcel No.: 23-073800. 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 311 N. Eastern Ave. St. Henry, OH 45883

Said premises appraised at $206,667.00. A deposit of $10,00.00 is required to RealAuction.com. This ap-praisal 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. 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.

McCalla Raymer

Leibert Pierce, LLP

Attorney (312) 346-9088

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON THE RECOVERY TOWNSHIP BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of June, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., a public hearing will be held on the Budget prepared by the Financial Committee, Recovery Township of Mercer County Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31, 2027.

Such hearing will be held at the office of the Recovery Township meeting hall.

Lisa Tobin, Fiscal Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The quarterly meeting of the Wabash River Conservancy District will be held on Tuesday, July 7th at 5 p.m. at the Gibson Township Hall, Fort Recovery, OH and is open to the public. The annual budget will be reviewed at the same time.

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Coldwater Village Council has passed the following:

Ordinance 1776 - An ordinance accepting the Replat of Lot 1839 and 1840 in Wenning Acres Seventh Addition, providing for the vacation of an easement

Ordinance 1777 - An ordinance to adopt a Cyber-security Program 

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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LEGAL NOTICE

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 22nd day of June, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Doug Ballard, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5628 Island View Drive, Celina, OH 45822. Section 1127:39 of the Zoning Code requires a set-back of 25'. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 5' 6" in the set-back from the water's edge for the construction of a deck and a Variance of 6' to 13' in the front yard set-back on the angle for the construction of an addition to a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Audited Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025 of the Tri County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Van Wert, Mercer, and Paulding Counties has been completed and is available at the office of the Board between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. located at 1142 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH. Copies of the report can be provided upon request.

BY ORDER OF THE TRI COUNTY ADAMHS BOARD OF VAN WERT, MERCER, & PAULDING COUNTIES OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO.

Kathy Miller

Executive Director of the Board

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L. GILMORE, JUDGE

IN RE: THE NAME OF

KYLEN GRACE FISHER

to KYLEN GRACE BROOKS

Case No.: 20269015

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 Kylen Grace Fisher to Kylen Grace Brooks. A hearing on the application will be held on July 14, 2026, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in the Probate Court of Mercer County, located at Mercer County Courthouse, 101 N. Main St., Room 307, Celina, OH 45822.

Kendra Brooks

307 E. Oak Street

Celina, OH 45822

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hopewell Township Zoning Commission

O.R.C. 519.12, et seq.

A public hearing will be held before the Hopewell Township Zoning Commission on July 23, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Hopewell Township House, 9708 Canary Rd., Celina, OH, for the general business of the board and also for the purpose of hearing the following: 

A request from the Township Trustees to consider zoning changes to include regulations for Data Centers in the Hopewell Township Zoning Code. 

Herb Muhlenkamp,

Fiscal Officer of Hopewell Township 

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled local public hearings in Case Nos. 25-958-EL-AIR, 25-959-EL-AAM, 25-960-EL-ATA, 25-961-EL-RDR In the Matter of the Application of The Dayton Power and Light Company d/b/a AES Ohio to Establish a Three- Year Rate Plan for 2027, 2028, and 2029 Pursuant to R.C. 4909.18. In its application, as updated on November 12, 2025, AES Ohio requests to increase its base distribution revenue requirement by $169,815,452 in 2027, a base distribution revenue increase of 34.82 percent; by $41,377,134 in 2028, a base distribution revenue increase of 6.28 percent; and by $26,247,569 in 2029, a base distribution revenue increase of 3.74 percent. After its review of the application and records, the Staff of the Commission recommends an increase to the base distribution revenue requirement of $113,852,400 in 2027, a base distribution revenue increase of 22.84 percent; an increase of $28,385,208 in 2028, a base distribution revenue increase of 4.61 percent; and an increase of $22,273,086 in 2029, a base distribution revenue increase of 3.45 percent. The local hearings are scheduled for the purpose of providing an opportunity for interested members of the public to testify in these proceedings. The local hearings will be held as follows:

(a) Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Planning and Resource Center, Mezzanine Floor, 101 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

(b) Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Dayton Municipal Building, Commission Chambers, 101 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

The evidentiary hearing in this proceeding will commence on August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Commission, Hearing Room 11-A, 11th Floor, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793, by calling the Commission's hotline at 1-800-686-7826, or by visiting the Commission's website at http://www.puco.ohio.gov.

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LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE SLURRY

These bids are to be in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director. They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety-Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or al bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

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