IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

IN RE FORECLOSURE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER, MERCER COUNTY, OHIO PLAINTIFF, vs. PARCELS OF LAND ENCUMBERED WITH DELINQUENT TAX LIENS, ET AL., DEFENDANT(S). CASE NO.: 26-CIV-010. JUDGE MATTHEW K. FOX.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PPN: 27-167200.0000

Notice of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes, by action in rem by the County Treasurer of Mercer County, Ohio.

Public Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of January, 2026, the County Treasurer of Mercer County, Ohio, filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Mercer County, Ohio, at Celina, for foreclosure of liens for delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against certain real property situated in such count, as described in that complaint.

The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing these tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of the tax liens on it.

Such action is brought against the real property only. However, if pursuant to the action the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against it, the court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of a record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation's stock.

The permanent parcel number of each parcel included in such action; the full street address of the parcel, if available; a description of the parcel as set forth in the associated delinquent land tax certificate or master list of delinquent tracts; a statement of the amount of the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on the parcel; the name and address of the last known owner of the parcel as they appear on the general tax list; and where a complete legal description may be obtained are as follows:

A complete legal description is docketed with the Clerk of Courts as part of the pleadings in this matter and also may be obtained from the deed on file at the Office of the Mercer County Recorder's Office.

District Parcel No:

27-167200.0000

320 Morton Street,

Celina OH 45822

Mercer County

Property Address/Description provided by the Mercer County Auditor

Last know owner(s):

Jeffrey Davis,

320 Morton Street,

Celina, OH

Leinholder:

Midland Funding, DE, LLC

C/O Midland Credit

Management LLC

C/O Canon Business

Process Services, Inc.

7530 Lucerne Drive,

Suite 303, Middleburg

Heights, OH 44130

Estimated Amount of Taxes Owed as of December 31, 2025:

$7,896.73

Prior Deed Reference:

201700000905

Any person owning or claiming any right, title or interest in any parcel or real property above listed may file an answer in such action setting forth the nature and amount of interest owned or claimed and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer shall be filed in the office of the undersigned clerk of the court, and a copy of the answer shall be served on the prosecuting attorney on or before the sixth day of March, 2026 (twenty-eight days after the date of final publication of this notice).

If no answer is filed with respect to a parcel listed in the complaint on or before the date specified as the last day for filing an answer, a judgment of foreclosure will be taken by default as to that parcel. Any parcel as to which a foreclosure is taken by default shall be sold for the satisfaction of the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest, and the costs incurred in the foreclosure proceeding, which are due and unpaid.

At any time prior to the filing of any entry of confirmation of sale, any owner, lienholder, or other person with an interest in a parcel listed in the complaint, may redeem the parcel by tendering to the treasurer the amount of the taxes, assessment, charges, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on the parcel, together with all costs incurred in the proceeding instituted against the parcel under Section 5721.18 (B) of the Revised Code. Upon the filing of any entry of confirmation of sale, there shall be no further equity of redemption. After the filing of any such entry, any person claiming any right, title, or interest in, or lien upon, any parcel shall be forever barred and foreclosed of any such right, title, or interest in, lien upon, and any equity of redemption in, such parcel.

Taylor Westgerdes

Clerk of the Court, Deputy

Common Pleas Court

Mercer County, Ohio 

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1169 - amending sections one and two of Ordinance 1166 for the Village of St. Henry.

Ordinance 1170 - authorizing the Village Administrator to execute a real estate purchase contract and other necessary documents to purchase property owned by Lawrence E. Dues and Bonita L. McFarland, CoTrustees of the Dues Family Exemption Trust, dated February 17, 2005.

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

The following Mobile Home will be offered at Public Sale on February 19th, 2026, 11 a.m. at 6655 U.S. 23, Chillicothe, OH 45601. For more details call Tim Caudill 865-617-3984.

2020 Clayton

Ref # 513975925

Minimum Bid $172,392.54

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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 16th day of February, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by William and Elizabeth Wourms, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5256 South Pointe Blvd., Celina, OH 45822.

As per Section 1127:33 of the Zoning Code, the side yard set-back is to be 8' from the Utility Lines. The applicants are requesting a Variance of 2' in the side yard set-back for the construction a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

AND

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS GRANT FUNDS

MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Mercer County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Mercer County Commissioners Office, Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH.

The Board of Commissioners is eligible to apply to the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, and the Office of Community Development (OCD).

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to provide citizens in all jurisdictions (cities, villages, etc.) with information about the entire PY 2026 Small Cities CDBG Program and PY 2026 HOME Program and to permit discussion of possible applications to the ODOD/OCD. A number of PY 2026 CDBG and HOME programs may be available to the County including the Community Development Allocation, Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP), Residential Public Infrastructure, Critical Infrastructure, Economic Development, Flexible, and Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

The Mercer County Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) will also be reviewed. The CDBG-financed RLF permits the County to provide loans and grants at the County's discretion for the purposes of economic development.

The Public Hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and related matters. The CDBG and HOME programs can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to, economic development projects; street, water supply, drainage and sanitary sewer improvements; demolition of unsafe structures; and rehabilitation of housing and neighborhood facilities. The activities must be designed to primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons, aid in the preservation or elimination of slums and blight, or meet an urgent need of the community.

The following CDBG programs are available to Mercer County:

Program: Available Funds

1. Allocation: $0 (received 2025)

2. Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program: $0 (received 2025)

3. Residential Public Infrastructure Grant: $750,000

4. Critical Infrastructure Grant: $500,000

5. Economic Develop.Program: $500,000

6. Flexible Grant Program: $250,000

7. Neighborhood Revitalization Program: $750,000

A second Public Hearing will be held for any project-specific grant application(s) made by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners to the ODOD under a particular program.

Public Hearings are open to all residents of Mercer County and any persons or organizations desiring to speak on the matter will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or seen. Citizens from all jurisdictions (cities, villages, etc.) are encouraged to attend this first Public Hearing on February 12, 2026, to provide their input on the County's entire CDBG/HOME Program. The Mercer County Central Services Building is a handicapped accessible facility. If a Participant will need auxiliary aids (interpreter, braille or taped material, assistive listening devices, or other) due to a disability, please contact Renee Muhlenkamp at 419-586-4209 prior to February 12, 2026, to ensure your needs will be accommodated.

By Order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Jared C. Ebbing,

PE, Director

Mercer County Community Development

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, has been completed for the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facility Authority (LFA) and the Grand Lake St. Marys Restoration Community Improvement Corporation. Said reports are available for public inspection at the office of the Mercer County Auditor, Courthouse, Celina, or the office of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners, 220 West Livingston Street, Celina, OH.

LFA has established their meeting dates as the fourth Tuesday of each month in 2026. The meetings will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will be held at 220 West Livingston Street, Celina, OH.

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NOTICE TO HERBICIDAL SPRAY APPLICATORS

Notice is hereby given that Mile Creek Joint Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for herbicidal spraying of the Mile Creek permanent open ditch under jurisdiction of the Joint Board of County Commissioners. Bids will be received and opened at 10:00 a.m. on February 17, 2026, at the Mercer County Commissioners' Office in the Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822.

Listed below are the specifications for said herbicidal application. Bids are to be submitted as a lump sum price of one application.

The Mile Creek Joint Board of County Commissioners hereby reserve the right to accept, or reject any or all bids, or any part thereof and also reserve the right to waive any, or all irregularities in bidding.

Specifications and bid forms may be picked up at the Auglaize County Engin- eer's Office, P.O. Box 59, 1014 South Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta, OH 45895, Phone 419-739-6520.

Specifications

The contractor is to be approved and licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and shall be responsible for all damages to adjacent crops or claims outside the limits of the ditch banks and easement area. The contractor is limited to the open ditch as a working area. The contractor is also responsible for any part of the right-of-way along the ditch that has been seeded and mulched. The contractor and surety shall save harmless The Joint Board from all suits, actions, claims of any character brought on account of any injuries, or damages sustained by any person or property as a consequence of any neglect in safeguarding the work or through the use of unacceptable materials in the spraying of the Mile Creek, or on account of any act or omission by the contractor or his agents.

The herbicide to use shall be GARLON 3A. Any other material used shall be approved by the County Engineer prior to application.

A 95% kill of woody plants and broadleaf weeds is required or the contractor shall respray uncontrolled areas at his own costs until the 95% rate is obtained.

Payments shall be made within thirty (30) days after completing the spraying.

Completion date shall be June 12, 2026. 

No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided in section 9.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.

BY ORDER OF THE MILE CREEK JOINT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Kim Everman, Clerk of Mercer County, Ohio

This notice is posted on the statewide public notices at: www.publicnoticesohio.com and the Commissioners' web site via www.mercercountyohio.gov

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Recovery Township Trustees will begin holding their monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of each month beginning at 8:00 p.m. This is a time change from 7:00 P.M.

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Midfirst Bank Plaintiff, vs. Brian Nowlin, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-068.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it wil go up for a second sale on Real Auction.com, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-089300. 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 220 E. Fulton St. Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $149,500.00. A deposit of $5,000 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. 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.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC Attorney (470) 321-7112

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1169 - amending sections one and two of Ordinance 1166 for the Village of St. Henry.

Ordinance 1170 - authorizing the Village Administrator to execute a real estate purchase contract and other necessary documents to purchase property owned by Lawrence E. Dues and Bonita L. McFarland, CoTrustees of the Dues Family Exemption Trust, dated February 17, 2005.

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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