NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON THE SOUTHWEST MERCER FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of June, 2026, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., a public hearing will be held on the Budget prepared by the Southwest Mercer Fire District Trustees of Mercer County Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31, 2027.

Such hearing will be held at the office of the Southwest Mercer Fire District, 111 S. Main St., Fort Recovery, OH 45846.

Pamela A. Hicks, Clerk

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

AEP ENERGY, INC., Plaintiff,

vs. WAYNE IGA, INC., Defendant.

CASE NO. 25-CIV-130

JUDGE MATTHEW K. FOX

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

WAYNE IGA, INC.,

You are hereby notified that you have been named as Defendant in a legal action entitled AEP ENERGY, INC. vs. WAYNE IGA, INC. This action has been assigned Case Number 25-CIV-130 and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Ohio.

The object of the complaint is to pursue payment for the outstanding balance on AEP Energy Acct. No. 3024652425.

Plaintiff demands judgement (a) against Defendant, the amount of $35,878.24 as of October 17, 2025, together with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest at the contract rate off 18% per annum; (b) against Defendant, reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit; and (c) such other and further relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and proper.

You are hereby required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once each week for six (6) successive weeks, pursuant to Ohio Civ. R. 4.4(A)(1). The last publication will be made on 6/4/2026 and the twenty-eight (28) days for answer will commence on that date. 

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Date: April 28, 2026

Calvin Freeman,

CLERK OF COURTS

Mercer County Common Pleas Court

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

by Garrett R. Marshall,

Attorney for Plaintiff, 

41 S. High St., 29th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 227-2000

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1175 - adopting amendments to sewer use Ordinance for the Village of St. Henry, Ohio. 

Ordinance 1178- confirming the Mayor's appointment of an Assistant Fiscal Officer for the Village of St. Henry, Ohio. 

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 Celina Tree Commission is holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 27th at 4:00pm at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. The primary items for discussion is a recap of the April meeting review of the Celina Tree Ordinance and planning for summer tree siting work.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON THE 2026 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of June, 2026, at 6:30 o'clock p.m., a public hearing will be held on the Budget prepared by the Franklin Township Trustees of Mercer County Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31st, 2027.

Such hearing will be held at the office of Franklin Township, 6805 State Route 219, Celina, OH 45822.

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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 Conditional Use Request on the 8th day of June, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Dillon Pottkotter, requests a Conditional Use for the property located at 5322 Windy Point Rd., Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:35 of the Zoning Code states that an Accessory Building cannot be built on the property without a Primary Residence. Due to the size of the lot a Residence cannot be built. The applicant is rquesting a Conditional Use Permit for the property for the construction of a storage building.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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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 8th day of June, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Charles Schwieterman, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 7650 Guadalupe Rd., Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:17 B & C of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum side yard set-back of the 50'. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 30' in the side yard set-back for the construction of an addition to a barn on the property

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

AEP ENERGY, INC., Plaintiff,

vs. WAYNE IGA, INC., Defendant.

CASE NO. 25-CIV-130

JUDGE MATTHEW K. FOX

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

WAYNE IGA, INC.,

You are hereby notified that you have been named as Defendant in a legal action entitled AEP ENERGY, INC. vs. WAYNE IGA, INC. This action has been assigned Case Number 25-CIV-130 and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Ohio.

The object of the complaint is to pursue payment for the outstanding balance on AEP Energy Acct. No. 3024652425.

Plaintiff demands judgement (a) against Defendant, the amount of $35,878.24 as of October 17, 2025, together with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest at the contract rate off 18% per annum; (b) against Defendant, reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit; and (c) such other and further relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and proper.

You are hereby required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once each week for six (6) successive weeks, pursuant to Ohio Civ. R. 4.4(A)(1). The last publication will be made on 6/4/2026 and the twenty-eight (28) days for answer will commence on that date. 

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Date: April 28, 2026

Calvin Freeman,

CLERK OF COURTS

Mercer County Common Pleas Court

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

by Garrett R. Marshall,

Attorney for Plaintiff, 

41 S. High St., 29th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 227-2000

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON THE BUTLER TOWNSHIP BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of June, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held on the budget prepared by the Butler Township Trustees of Mercer County, Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31st, 2027.

Such hearing will be held at the Butler Township Hall located at 306 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828.

Butler Township Trustees

Cory McKibben, Fiscal Officer

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1175 - adopting amendments to sewer use Ordinance for the Village of St. Henry, Ohio. 

Ordinance 1178- confirming the Mayor's appointment of an Assistant Fiscal Officer for the Village of St. Henry, Ohio. 

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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