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 

18-24-30-C

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

MERCER COUNTY BID NOTICE

ASPHALT CONCRETE RESURFACING - MISC. SPOT PAVING

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Mercer County Commissioners for spot site resurfacing of miscellaneous Mercer County roads, various county and township road spot locations in Mercer County.

Bids shall be submitted in duplicate to the Clerk of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners, located at Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822.

Bids must be submitted by 10:30 a.m. on February 12, 2026, at which time they will be opened.

Specifications and bid forms can be obtained by contacting the Mercer County Engineer's Office, located at 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822 (Phone: 419-586-7759).

The 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.

All bidders must comply with Ohio Prevailing Wage requirements.

Contracts will be awarded on a unit price basis to the lowest and best bidder. 

The awarding agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the agency's advantage.

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.

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

Mercer County Engineer

By order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Mercer County, Ohio

Kim Everman, Clerk

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

23-C

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

MERCER COUNTY BID NOTICE

2026 ROADSIDE MOWING PROGRAM

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Mercer County Commissioners for furnishing of all labor and equipment for mowing 3 sections of Mercer County roads. Mileage approximately 385.66 miles.

Bids must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners, located at the Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston St., Room A201, Celina, OH 45822.

Bids must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on February 12, 2026, at which time they will be opened.

Plans, specifications and bid forms can be obtained by contacting the Mercer County Engineer's Office, located at 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822 (Phone: 419-586-7759).

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.

A contract will be awarded on a unit price basis; based on qualifications, quality of equipment and service to be provided, and the bidder's price.

The awarding agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the agency's advantage.

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.

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

Mercer County Engineer

By order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Mercer County, Ohio

Kim Everman, Clerk

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

23-C

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Police Department participates in the LESO (Law Enforcement Support Office) program of the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) which is a part of the Department of Defense.  This program allows law enforcement agencies to obtain certain military surplus items. As of January 1, 2023, the program requires notification to City Council and the community of our participation and what controlled property we could obtain in the upcoming calendar year. This notice must be done annually. This does not mean the Celina Police Department plans to obtain these controlled items. This notice is given as a requirement to continue in the program.

Controlled property we could obtain could include manned fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles (wheeled), tactical vehicles (wheeled), command and control vehicles, specialized firearms and ammunition (under .50 caliber), less lethal launchers, explosives and pyrotechnics (i.e. flash bangs), breaching apparatus, riot/crowd control batons, riot helmets and riot/crown control shields.

If the Celina Police Department would desire to obtain any of the above described items, the Chief of Police will first have to obtain express consent from the Safety Service Director.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Celina Police Chief Tom Wale, 419-586-2345.

22-C

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, has been completed for Jefferson Township. Said report is available for public inspection by appointment at the office of Jefferson Township, 7177 Havemann Road, Celina, OH 45822. To schedule an appointment, contact Fiscal Officer, Kimberly Bell at 419-953-9748.

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The Jefferson Township Trustees have established their meeting dates as the last Tuesday of each month in 2025. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held at the Township Office, 7177 Havemann Road, Celina, OH 45822

22-C

Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, has been completed for the Mercer County Ambulance District.  Said report is available for public inspection by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact Clerk-Treasurer, Kimberly Bell at 419-953-9748.

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The Mercer County Joint Ambulance District will hold their quarterly meetings on April 2, 2026, July 2, 2026, October 1, 2026 and January 7, 2027. All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Mercer County Courthouse Auditorium, Celina, OH 45822.

22-C

NOTICE TO HERBICIDAL SPRAY APPLICATORS-MAINTENANCE DITCHES

Notice is hereby given that Mercer County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for herbicidal spraying of a 1 ONE YEAR CONTRACT for the herbicidal spraying of the provided list of Mercer County maintained open ditches under jurisdiction of the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners. Bids will be received and opened at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on February 10, 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 Mercer County 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 Mercer County Engineer's Office, 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, OH 45822 (phone 419-586-7759).

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.

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 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 Mercer County maintained open ditches, 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 MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Kim Everman, Clerk of Mercer County, Ohio

21-C

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Tree Commission will meet Wednesday, January 28th at 4:00 p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. Topics for discussion include the development of a recommended tree list, recommendations for tree ordinance updates, and all matters relevant to the commission.

21-C

LEGAL NOTICE

Liberty Township has completed the Annual Financial Report for 2025. The financial report is available for public inspection by contacting the fiscal officer.

Liberty Township Trustees

Jill Thomas, Fiscal Officer

1918 Oregon Road

Celina, Ohio 45822

419-942-1540

21-C

Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Kevin R. David, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-118.

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 04, 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, February 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 09-095100. 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 54124 Club Island Rd., Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $165,667.00. 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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP

513-396-8100

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

9-15-20-C