NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Wooddell - Denny Road Group Tile Project, which includes the replacement of two tile mains, located in Center Township, Sections 03 and 04 Mercer County, Ohio near the intersection of Celina-Mendon Road and Rice Road. 

Bids will be received in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Rm. A201, Celina, OH 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time), July 17, 2025, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened. 

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

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed, 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(s) will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. 

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District, 4978 Mud Pike Road, Celina, OH 45822. These documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for a shipping fee. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Mercer County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the Mercer County Commissioner's advantage. 

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 Mercer County Commissioners

Kim Everman, Administrator

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SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

The State of Ohio, Mercer County, Dave Wolters, Treasurer, Mercer County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Parcels of Land Encumbered with Delinquent Tax Liens, Christine Jackson, Last known owner, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-018.

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and cost as follows:

Permanent Parcel#:

26-159000.0000 and

26-700101.M000

Property Address:

101 Orchard Avenue,

Celina, OH 45822

Description:

Complete Legal Description can be located in the Mercer County Map Office, located in Room 209, at the

Mercer County Courthouse.

Last Known Owner:

Christine Jackson

Total Amount of Judgement:

$4,649.60 as of February, 2025, plus any additional taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and court costs, which are estimated to total $8,858.73.

And, whereas such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgement.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale 25CIV018, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale such real property at a public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least the total amount of judgement, including all taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and court costs, payable subsequent to the delivery to the prosecuting attorney of the delinquent land tax certificate of master list of delinquent tracts and prior to the transfer of the deed of the property to the purchaser following confirmation of sale, at the Mercer County Courthouse in the Courthouse Auditorium on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.

If the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the first sale and at the same location on July 16, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. For an amount that equals at least the total amount of the judgement, including all taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and court costs payable subsequent to the delivery to the prosecuting attorney of the delinquent land tax certificate or master list of delinquent tracts and prior t the transfer of the deed of the property to the purchaser following confirmation of sale.

The parcel will not be sold for less than $8,858.73.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit of $5,000 down at the time of sale and the balance in cash within 30 days from the confirmation hearing.

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

Mercer County Prosecutor's Office

419-586-8677

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PUBLIC NOTICE

This is notice that Mercer Savings Bank, headquartered at 1100 Irmscher Blvd., Celina, OH, 45822, has filed an application with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions, 77 South High Street, 21st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6120, on June 3, 2025, for permission to establish and operate two full-service mobile branch offices at Adams County, IN, 4351 East 1000 South, Geneva, IN 46740 and 2009 East 200 North, Decatur, IN 46733. Any person wishing to comment on this application must do so, in writing, to the Division within fourteen days after the date of this publication.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Tree Commission will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m. in the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. Topics for discussion include the continued review of the Celina Tree Ordinance and all other matters relevant to the Commission.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 519.14

A public hearing will be held before the Liberty Township Board of Zoning Appeals on July 1, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at the Liberty Township Office, 1485 Frahm Pike, Celina, Ohio, for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Gregory and Carrie Kittle, residing at 250 Strable Rd. Rockford, Ohio, for yard setback variances to construct a pole barn at their residence. 

An application by Bryan and Jennifer Kuhn, residing at 7068 Erastus Durbin Rd., Celina, Ohio, for setback variances to construct garage at their residence.

Liberty Township Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County, Ohio

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1163 - authorizing the Village Administrator of the Village of St. Henry, Ohio, to enter into and execute a contract for services with Maharg's Trash Service.

Ordinance 1164 - authorizing the Mayor for the Village of St. Henry, Ohio to enter into a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement and execute any corresponding documents.

Resolution 2025-3 - adopting the solid waste management plan update for the Mercer County Solid Waste Management District.

Resolution 2025-4 - authorizing the tentative award of the Various Street Repairs - 2025 Project to Wagner Paving, Inc.; authorizing the Village Administrator of the Village of St. Henry, Ohio to enter into the contract and execute any corresponding documents.

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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SOUTHERN MERCER COUNTY JOINT AMBULANCE DISTRICT BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of July, 2025, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., a public hearing will be held on the Budget prepared by the Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District of Mercer County Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Such hearing will be held at the office of the Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District, 436 Western Avenue, St. Henry, OH.

Glenn Miller

Clerk/Treasurer

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VILLAGE OF BURKETTSVILLE BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of July, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., a public hearing will be held on the budget prepared by the Village of Burkettsville of Mercer County, Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending December 31st, 2026.

Such hearing will be held at the office of the Village of Burkettsville Town Hall, 17 W. Main Street, Burkettsville, OH.

Glenn Miller

Clerk/Treasurer

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CITY OF CELINA, OHIO

2026 TAX BUDGET HEARING

A public hearing for the 2026 Tax Budget for all funds of the City of Celina will be held on June 23, 2025, in the City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.  The residents of the City of Celina are invited to provide written or oral comments and ask questions concerning the entire budget for 2026.

Any written comments may be sent to the President of Council, 225 N. Main St., Celina, OH 45822.

The entire budget will be available for public inspection at the City Auditor's office, 225 N. Main St., at the City Administration Building, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Jason D. King

President of Council

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO FEES FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Uniform Schedule of Fees for the Mercer County Health District is proposed to be modified by the Board of Health. A series of readings are to be held at regularly scheduled meetings from June 2025 - August 2025. The Mercer County Health District establishes an annual cost methodology review process in order to determine a fair and equitable approach toward modifying fees for various program services.

The Mercer County Health District has determined that various program service fees will need to be increased or modified in the following programs: Vital Statistics: Certified Copies of Birth and Death Certificates; Environmental Health: Private Water Systems and Household Sewage Treatment Systems; Health Services: Mantoux Testing Fee (TB test).

Any previous fees in conflict with the proposed are to be repealed. The modifications of the Uniform Schedule of Fees is pursuant to Sections 705.15, 3709.09, and 3709.21 of the Ohio Revised Code.

The proposed changes to the 2025 Uniform Schedule of Fees is a local fee schedule which is not affected by state fees. The third and final reading and hearing, prior to adoption shall be August 13, 2025, by the Mercer County Board of Health.

A complete copy of the resolution and 2025 proposed Schedule of Fees before the Mercer County Board of Health is available for review at the Health Department at: 220 W. Livingston St., B152, Celina, Ohio 45822.

An Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Provider of Services.

Jonathan Winner, D.O.,

Health Commissioner

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