ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Parkway Local Schools in the District Office, 400 Buckeye Street, Rockford, OH 45882, until October 27, 2026, 1:00 P.M., at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after October 27, 2026, 1:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the:

26072.00

Parkway Schools - New Baseball Scoreboard

400 Buckeye Street,

Rockford , OH 45882

All in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc., Minster, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Fort Wayne, IN

A Lump Sum bid for the project will be received.

A prebid meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M. on October 13, 2026, at 400 Buckeye Street. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. The facility will be open for inspection at this time.

A Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety company bond pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised code in the amount of 10% of the total bid shall accompany each bid; or a bid guaranty bond in accordance with Chapter 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of 100% of the total bid shall accompany each bid.

Successful Bidders shall conform to the Ohio "Schedule of Prevailing Wages". The bidder may access the Ohio Department of Commerce, Wage & Hour Bureau at its website for current edition of wage rates.

The Contract Documents, including Drawings and Specifications, are on file for public inspection at the office of the Architect: Garmann/Miller & Associates Inc., Phone 419-628-4240: the office of the Parkway Local Schools; Construction News Corporation, the McGraw Hill-Dodge Plan Room, the Builders Exchange and iSqFt.

Contract Documents may be purchased from DC Reprographics, 1254 Courtland Ave., Columbus, OH 43201; www.DCplanroom.com; Phone 614-297-1200. Each Bidder is responsible for shipping cost or providing a shipping number for billing to the bidders account.

Each bid must be submitted in duplicate on a blank form furnished by the Architect, in a sealed envelope. Mark plainly on the outside of the envelope, the project you are bidding on. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in the bids to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids.

This notice is posted on the Parkway Local Schools web site.

Notice can be accessed at: www.parkwayschools.org.

The Date of this notice: October 6, 2026

By: Parkway Local Schools

400 Buckeye Street

Rockford  OH 45882

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Guild Mortgage Company LLC Plaintiff, vs. Linda Lou McAfee, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-112.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, November 4, 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, November 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 03-028100. 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 3147 St. Rt. 219 Coldwater, OH 45828.

Said premises appraised at $416,667.00. A deposit of $10,00.00 is required to RealAuction.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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PUBLIC NOTICE

The following Mobile Home will be offered at public sale on October 31st, 2026, 11 a.m. at 6655 U.S. 23, Chillicothe, OH 45601.For more details call Tim Caudill, 865-617-3984.

2020 Clayton

Ref # 513768453

Minimum Bid  $69,425.00

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The following Mobile Home will be offered at public sale on October 31st, 2026, 11 a.m. at 6655 U.S. 23, Chillicothe, OH 45601.For more details call Tim Caudill, 865-617-3984.

2022 Clayton

Ref # 915800795

Minimum Bid  $74,595.00

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Zoning Commission of the Village of Chickasaw, Ohio, will hold a public hearing on an application for a variance change on October 27, 2026 at 7pm at the Village Hall

This application, submitted by Greg D. Schwieterman, requests a variance for the property located on Lot #15 of Link and Gast addition in the Village of Chickasaw, Ohio.

Village of Chickasaw Zoning Commission

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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 4, 2026, unless paid in full OR arrangements for installment payments are made by noon November 2, 2026, 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 proceedings 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 4, 2026, unless paid in full OR arrangements for installment payments are made by noon November 2, 2026, 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 4, 2026, unless paid in full OR arrangements for installment payments are made by noon November 2, 2026, 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, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day, the office is closed.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Coldwater Village Council has passed the following

Ordinance 1781 - An ordinance approving a modification of setback lines regarding Lot 1805 and 1806 in the Village of Coldwater.

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 26th day of October, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Anna Lowry, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 7696 St. Rt. 219, Celina, OH 45822. Section 1127:14 of the Zoning Code requires a 20' set-back in the side yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 9' in the side yard set-back for the construction of a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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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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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants for audit services and preparation of lnternal Revenue Service Form 990, annual state reporting forms, and Federal Form 5500. The annual year-end audit must be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the provisions of the Uniform Guidance- 2 CFR 200- "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards." The agency is subject to the Single Audit guidelines with at least two major programs. The Single Audit must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse along with the data collection form. Proposals should include consideration for both audit and tax services. West Ohio Community Action Partnership is a not-for-profit corporation, serving as the Community Action Agency for Allen, Auglaize and Mercer County, Ohio.

Companies and firms interested in submitting a proposal (RFP) should contact: Michele Spradlin, Chief Financial Officer, at mspradlin@wocap.org to obtain additional information concerning the Agency and the services required.

Request for Proposals (RFP) will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. local time on October 20, 2026, and submitted to:

West Ohio Community

Action Partnership (WOCAP)

Attention: Michele Spradlin 540 South Central Avenue, Lima, OH 45804-1306

Awarding of contracts for services is subject to the availability of grant funds.

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP) reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

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