LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

MERCER COUNTY BID NOTICE

ASPHALT CONCRETE RESURFACING

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Mercer County Commissioners for resurfacing of various county and township roads in Mercer County.

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

Bids must be submitted by 10:00 am. on May 15, 2025, 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).

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.

The County OPWC project shown is being bid contingent of state approval of Ohio Public Works Commission funding. This project cannot be started until funding is approved. The successful bidder on the project must meet all requirements of the administrative rules for the implementation and delivery of the infrastructure financing program of the Ohio Public Works Commission in accordance with Chapter 164.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code. This includes state prevailing wage requirements and Ohio products requirements.

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.

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

Mercer County Engineer

By order of the Board of  Mercer County Commissioners

Kim Everman, Adm./Clerk

This notice is posted on the Board of Mercer County Commissioners web site. Notice can be accessed at: www.mercercountyohio.org/elected-officials/commissioners/rfq/

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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 12th day of May, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219 Celina. The application, submitted by Kristi Shaner, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5131 Shore Drive, Celina, OH 45822.

As per Section 1127:30 of the Zoning Code, the front yard set-back is to be 25' from the Common Ground. The applicants are requesting a Variance of 20' in the front yard set-back for the construction of a roof over an existing front porch on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L. GILMORE, JUDGE

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF

MICHELLE RENEE VANARSDEL

to MICHELLE

RENEE LOUTH

Case No.: 20259009

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 Michelle Renee Vanarsdel to Michelle Renee Louth. The hearing on the application will be held on June 9, 2025, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in the Probate Court of Mercer County, located at Mercer County Courthouse, 101 N. Main Street, Room 307, Celina, OH 45822.

Michelle Renee VanArsdel

349 S. Main Street

Mendon, OH 45862

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR PROPOSED MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY

AES Ohio invites Mercer County residents and other interested members of the public to attend an informational open house for its proposed Mt. Zion to Marathon - Transmission Interconnection Project. AES Ohio is proposing to construct a new 69 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from the Marathon Substation to the Wabash Valley Power Authority (WVPA) Point of Interconnection (POI) on the Ohio/Indiana border. The improvement project involves building approximately 2.4 miles of new transmission line in Ohio.

The public informational open house will be held from 5:00 to 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Fort Recovery High School, 400 E Butler Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846. The informational open house provides the public an opportunity to meet and talk with project representatives and view detailed project maps. There is no formal presentation. Visitors may come and go at any time.

AES Ohio is committed to safe, reliable service for new and existing customers, and upgrades are necessary to strengthen the electric transmission system. Currently, the Macedon and Marathon substations are served by a radial 69kV circuit. WVPA has a new load on their system they would like to serve with a non-radial line. The existing radial line is exposed to a permanent outage resulting from a single contingency. Additionally, best utility practice is to serve via a looped feed, have multiple voltages available in near proximity to ensure redundancy capacity, and improve reliability.

The new line from the Marathon substation to a connection point with WVPA along the Ohio/Indiana border will provide a looped feed with a strong new source into the area.

AES Ohio has extensively studied the general area between the substations to identify multiple route options for the transmission line to minimize any impacts to sensitive areas and land uses. Based on the study's preliminary results, AES Ohio has identified the transmission line routes that are shown on the map below.

These routes under consideration largely follow road right-of-way, property lines, and AES Ohio's existing transmission line right-of-way. It is anticipated that the new line will be installed on steel and ductile iron poles on foundation, with heights ranging from approximately 70 to 90 feet.

Public comments will be accepted and considered by AES Ohio staff as part of the process of further evaluating the proposed routes. Interested parties may also send written comments or questions to: Stantec, ATTN: AES Marathon Project Team, 1500 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 100, Columbus, Ohio 43204-3800, or email AESMarathon@stantec.com, or request information or comment by leaving a message at 713-332-2833.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Tree Commission will be holding its monthly meeting next Wednesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. Topics for conversation include a recap of the 2025 Arbor Day program, the continued implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Grant, planning the 2025 tree program, reviewing the current Celina Tree Ordinance, and all other matters relevant to the Commission.

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Lakeview Loans Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Frankie Mcelfresh, et al., Defendant. Case No. 24-CIV-097.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on ReaIAuction.com, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 9:00 A.M, if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up

for a second sale on ReaIAuction .com, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No. 14-006600. 0000, 14-010700.0000

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 77 N. Canal St. Montezuma, OH 45866.

Said premises appraised at $76,667. A deposit of $5,000 is required to ReaIAuction.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 certifiedfunds 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.

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff 

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

MDK Legal, Attorney

614-220-5611

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PROCLAMATION

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION

R.C. 3501.03

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

A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF MAY 2025

at the usual place of holding elections in MERCER COUNTY, OHIO, at such places as the Board may designate, for the purpose of the following questions and issues:

Issue Two

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

TO FUND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

BY PERMITTING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly

To enact Section 2t of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio

A majority yes vote is required for the adoption of Section 2t.

This proposed amendment would:

1. Authorize the state to issue bonds or other obligations to finance or assist in financing public infrastructure capital improvements for local governments and other governmental entities. Capital improvement projects would be limited to roads and bridges, waste water treatment systems, water supply systems, solid waste disposal facilities, storm water and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities.

2. Determine that such capital improvements are necessary to preserve and expand the public infrastructure, ensure public health, safety and welfare, create and preserve jobs, enhance employment opportunities and improve the economic welfare of the people of Ohio.

3. Limit the total principal amount of the state general obligations issued under the amendment to no more than $2.5 billion over a ten-year period. Any principal amount that could have been issued in any prior fiscal year, but was not issued, may subsequently be issued.

4. Require that obligations issued under this amendment mature no later than thirty (30) years after their date of issuance, and that any obligation issued to retire or refund other obligations mature no later than the permitted maturity date for the obligations being retired or refunded.

5. Authorize the General Assembly to pass laws implementing this amendment, including laws establishing procedures for incurring and issuing obligations, and laws providing for the use of Ohio products, materials, services and labor to the extent possible.

If approved, the amendment shall take effect immediately.

A "YES" vote means approval of the amendment.

A "NO" vote means disapproval of the amendment.

PROPOSED INCOME TAX

Coldwater Exempted Village School District 

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

Shall an annual income tax of 0.5 percent on the school district income of individuals and of estates be imposed by Coldwater Exempted Village School District, for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purpose of providing for current expenses of the school district?

PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL)

Marion Local School District 

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Marion Local School District for the purpose of constructing school building improvements, including equipment, furnishings and site improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $196,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.8 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $32 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

PROPOSED INCOME TAX (RENEWAL)

Parkway Local School District 

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

Shall an annual income tax of 1 percent on the school district income of individuals and of estates be imposed by Parkway Local School District, to renew an income tax (or taxes) expiring at the end of 2025 for 5 years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purpose of current expenses?

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

Voters must bring photo identification to the polls to verify their identity. Voters who do not provide photo identification will still be able to vote by casting a provisional ballot.

Photo identification includes the following documents that include the individual's name and photograph and is not expired: an Ohio driver's license, state ID card, or interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV; a US passport or passport card; or a US military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card.

By order of the Board of Elections

Mercer County, Ohio 

Phil Long, Chairman

Kristi Rable, Director

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Coldwater Village Council has passed the following

Resolution 841 - A resolution authorizing participation in the ODOT road salt contract for 2025.

Resolution 842 - A reslution authorizing the village administrator to dispose of surplus property.

Ordinance 1756 - An ordinance establishing amended appropriations for the Village of Coldwater for 2025.

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:

April 25, 2025

Name & address of facility:

Thunder Poultry

3185 Philothea Road

Coldwater, Ohio 45828

Name & address of applicants: 

Thunder Poultry LLC

2885 State Route 118

Saint Henry, Ohio 45883

James L and Janice M.

Broering Trust

2885 State Route 118

Saint Henry, Ohio 45883

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with OAC rule 901:10-6-01, public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Department of  Agriculture (ODA) is accepting comments on a draft Permit to Install (PTI) and a draft Permit to Operate (PTO) for a facility to be called "Thunder Poultry" which would be located at 3185 Philothea Road, Coldwater, Ohio 45828 in Mercer County, Butler-7 South Township in the Upper Wabash Watershed. If the final permits are issued, the PTI would be valid for two years and the PTO would be valid for five years.

A copy of the draft permits can be obtained by submitting a public records request using the following link:   https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/legal-office/public-records-site-area. Any person may submit written comments and/or request a public meeting on the draft permits. A request for a public meeting must be in writing and shall state the nature of the issues to be raised at the public meeting. Comments and/or public meeting requests must be received by the DLEP office no later than 5 p.m. on May 27, 2025. Comments can either be mailed to Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Livestock Environmental Permitting, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 or emailed to lepp@agri.ohio.gov. Comments received after this date will not be considered. A public meeting will be held when required by OAC 901:10-6-04(C) and may be held where authorized by OAC 901:10-6-01(D). Persons have a right to provide a written or oral statement for the record at the public meeting, if a meeting is scheduled.  

The Division of Livestock Environmental Permitting maintains an "interested parties" list for each Ohio county as well as a statewide list for notification of all draft permits. If you would like to be added to either or both lists, please send a request to lepp@agri.ohio.gov or call 614-387-0470.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

BUTLER TOWNSHIP

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 

O.R.C. 303.14

A public hearing will be held before the Butler Township Board of Zoning Appeals on May 5, 2025, at 7:45 P.M. at the Butler Township House, 306 West Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio, for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Charles Wenning and Eric Wenning for a conditional use for the property located on the property immediately east of 3895 St. Anthony Road, Celina, Ohio, to allow a shop and small office with a residence. The total building size will be approximately 80 by 200 ft. The tax map number of the parcel is 08-17-400-06.

Board of Zoning Appeals 

of Butler Township,

Mercer County, Ohio 

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