NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CENTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 303.14/519.14

A public hearing will be held before the Center Township Board of Zoning Appeals on October 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Center Township Hall, 8066 U.S. Rt. 33, Celina, OH, for the general business of the board and for the purpose of hearing the following:

An application by Chad Buschur for a permit to allow an addition that will require adjustment to the property setback requirements at his property located a 6126 Howick Rd., Celina, OH.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Center Township

Mercer County, Ohio

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for variance has been submitted by Todd Bills, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 1100 West Butler St., Coldwater OH.

The owner is proposing to construct a 56' x 26' unattached garage on the West side of the property. The garage does not require a variance according to Zoning Ordinance 1761 of the Village of Coldwater. The Covenants and Restrictions of Kahlig Subdivision Section Two require board approval for an unattached garage.

The Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals may not act upon this request prior to notification of adjacent property owners. Any such property owner may submit written objections to the office of the Village Manager at 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, Ohio 45828. Written objections must be received prior to the Board of Appeals Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday October 22, 2025. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A5-2025

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION

O.R.C. 519.12

A public hearing will be held before the Black Creek Township Zoning Commission on October 20, 2025, at 6:45 P.M. at the Black Creek Township Office, 1515 Manley Road, Rockford, OH, for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

To consider a recommendation from the Black Creek Township Zoning Commission to amend the township zoning resolution: to include renewable energy regulations. The text and/or zoning map documents are available for review at the Black Creek Township House during regular business hours for a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing. At the conclusion of the meeting the Township Trustees will determine whether to approve, modify or deny the amendment.

The Fiscal Officer for the Black Creek Township Trustees,

of Mercer County, Ohio

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Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Lakefield Airport Authority has rescheduled its regular October meeting. The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Lakefield Airport Authority meetings are held at the Lakefield Airport, 6177 State Route 219, Celina, OH 45822.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF VALUATION

Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 mandates to advertise the Board of Revision of Mercer County has completed its work of equalization, and valuations have been revised and completed for Tax Year 2025.

The new valuation is open for inspection October 1, 2025. Final hearing will be October 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditor's Office on the second floor, room #207, of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Jeffrey S. Larmore

Mercer County Auditor

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DOCUMENT 00020

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority (LFA) will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Prairie Creek Wetland Inlet Improvements Project.

Bids will be received at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time) on October 23, 2025.  Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents.

The project consists of construction of modifications to a pumping inlet structure on Prairie Creek, excavating to enlarge an existing wetland settling pond, installation of a viewing platform, and other associated work. 

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.  Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.  The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and other provisions. 

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822.  Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $150.00 for paper copy. The paper documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee.  Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC.  BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS. 

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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/  

By Order of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority

Kim Everman, Clerk

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