PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Financial Report of Parkway Local School District for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026, has been completed in accordance with the Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting (OCBOA) as prescribed by the Ohio Auditor of State.

Said report has been filed with the Ohio Auditor of State and is available for public inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer located at Parkway Local School District, 400 Buckeye Street, Rockford OH 45882.

The report may be reviewed by the public during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or by contacting Sherry Shaffer, Interim Assistant Treasurer (by phone 419-363-3045 x703) or (by email  shaffes@parkwayschools.org).

Kurt Wendel, Interim Treasurer

Parkway Local School District

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Request for Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Fort Loramie Redskin Stadium Improvements

Fort Loramie Local Schools ("District") is requesting qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for their proposed Redskin Stadium Improvements project. The District seeks assistance for comprehensive design and construction administration services in the development of their proposed Redskin Stadium Improvements project.

The District wishes to contract with an experienced architectural and engineering design firm for technical assistance in the design and implementation of a solution. A selection of a firm will be based upon specialized experience or technical expertise of the firm and its personnel in connection with similar projects and the firm's past record of performance with other similar clients.

The District is considering a single-prime, general contracting project delivery method for this project. However, the District has not made a final determination on the project delivery method. The District's budget for the total scope of the work is approximately $1,500,000 to $2,000,000. The intent is to have this scope of work bid in early 2027 with construction starting in late May 2027 and being completed by mid-August 2027.

In collaboration with Garmann Miller, the District has developed a preliminary scope of work for the Redskin Stadium Improvements, and it includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Full track replacement - Demo of existing track and base, new gravel base, new asphalt base, curbs, and polyurethane track surface

• New field event approaches with adjusted high jump area & synthetic turf boxes

• New LED field lighting

• Update flagpole area

• New concrete 4' walk around exterior of track fencing & grass areas

• New 4' black vinyl fencing with cap around track

• New 6' black vinyl coated fence around exterior

• Synthetic turf around the exterior batting cage

• Update power panel in press box and add mini split system for cooling/heating

• Screen wrap for bleachers

Qualifications received will be evaluated and ranked based on the following information, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 153.65, et seq., to determine the firm most qualified to provide the required services in a manner determined in the best interest of the District. The District will enter into an agreement for architectural and engineering design services with the selected firm.

It is the District's intention to provide open competition for the aforementioned professional services, where firm's qualifications are evaluated, and once a firm is selected, fair and reasonable compensation is negotiated. Interested individuals and firms are invited to submit evidence of their professional qualifications, and related information as follows:

1. General Background of the Firm - General description of the firm, number of years in business, number of employees, disciplines represented (i.e., architects, engineers).

2. Technical Experience - List experience with track & field facilities for school districts. Provide a detailed description of at least five (5) similar projects with services provided, cost of construction and contact information of owner.

3. Staff - Provide names and project roles of staff to be assigned to this project. Include detailed resumes of the assigned staff.

4. Schedule and Budget performance - Provide 5-year history of firm's ability to meet client district's schedules and budgets

5. Litigation - Provide any recent or current litigation or legal disputes that the firm has had in educational projects in the last 10 years.

6. References - Please provide five (5) references that the District can contact.

The evaluation of professional design firms will be based on the following criteria:

1. Qualification of the firm

2. Technical experience

3. Local knowledge/experience

4. Staff

5. References

Professional design firms interested in being considered should reply with an electronic copy (PDF format) statement of qualifications no later than (4:00 p.m.) local time on September 14, 2026. Statements of qualifications received after this date and time will not be accepted.

Statements of qualification should be sent to the attention of:

Daniel B. Holland

575 Greenback Road,

P.O. Box 26

Fort Loramie, OH 45845

P: (937) 295-3931

dan.holland@loramie.k12.oh.us

Responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order based on their qualification's submittal. A copy of the rating form is included at the conclusion of this Request for Qualifications document. As part of this evaluation, the District may hold interviews with individual firms. The District expects to enter into contract negotiations with the firm ranked most qualified to perform the services needed.

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L. GILMORE, JUDGE

ADOPTION OF L.G.J.

CASE NO. 20265009

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION

Notice must be served not less than 20 days before the date of the hearing

[R.C. 3107.11]

To: Unknown Birth Father. You are hereby notified that on the 27th day of August, 2026, George Jorlang, filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of L.G.J. a minor, whose date of birth is 04/23/2025, and for a change of the name of the minor to L.G.J. This Court, located at 101 N. Main Street, Room 307, Celina, OH 45822 for the Consent Hearing on petition for adoption on the 5 day of October, 2026, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. to determine whether consent of the parent is required.

It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107.07, that the consent of Unknown Birth Father is not required due to the following:

• That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de mini mis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner.

• That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the maintenance and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner.

• State other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born prior to January 1, 1997).

Birth Father Failed to register with both the Ohio & Nebraska putative father registries.

"A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION, IF GRANTED, WILL TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, IN- CLUDING THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MINOR. ALL LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE MINOR AND YOU AND YOUR RELATIVES WILL TERMINATE, SO THAT THE MINOR IS A STRANGER TO YOU AND YOUR RELATIVES FOR ALL PURPOSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DIVISION (A)(1)(b) OF SECTION 3107.15 OF THE REVISED CODE.

IF YOU OBJECT TO THE ADOPTION, AND THE MINOR WAS LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF AGE AT THE TIME THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION WAS FILED, YOU MUST DO BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION WITH THE COURT WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING

(2) APPEAR AT THE HEARING.

IF YOU OBJECT TO THE ADOPTION, AND THE MINOR WAS ONE YEAR OF AGE OR OLDER AT THE TIME THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION WAS FILED, YOU MUST DO BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING:

Matthew L. Gilmore,

Probate Judge

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. Date Mortgage Inc., DBA Essex Mortgage, Plaintiff, vs. John Chaney, et al., Defendant. Case No. 26-CIV-058.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, September  23, 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, September 30, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No. 27-308800. 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 622 Willow Street, Celina, OH 45822.

Said premises appraised at $223,000.00. A deposit of $10,00.00 is required to Real Auction.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.

Wood + Lamping, LLP

Attorney (513) 852-6066

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

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NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OFZONING APPEALS

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Board of Zoning Appeals on September 15, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Jefferson Township House, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, OH, for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Ryan Rolfes for setback adjustments to add garage and storage to the residence located at 7396 St. Rt.197, Celina, OH.

Board of Zoning Appeals

of Mercer County

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NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OFZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 519.14

A public hearing will be held before the Liberty Township Board of Zoning Appeals on September 15, 2026, at 6:45 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 Tyler Sudhoff, requesting a conditional use for 2621 Bunker Hill Rd., Celina, OH allow for "Coverall Tree Services" to operate at that address. 

Liberty Township 

Board of Zoning Appeals

of Mercer County, Ohio

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Fort Recovery Local School District's financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, is now available in the Treasurer's office located at 400 East Butler St., Fort Recovery, OH.

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IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

JUVENILE DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF: RHIANNON HICKS, AN ALLEGED DEPENDENT CHILD. CASE NO. 3-2026--023.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

(O.R.C. 2151.29)

To: Jessica Hicks, Mother of the child Rhiannon Hicks, D.O.B. 03/11/2011.

The Mercer County Department of Job and Family Services has filed a Complaint regarding the child in the above captioned case. The Motion requests that Temporary Custody of the child be granted to the Mercer County Department of Job and Family Services. Jessica Hicks is to be personally present in the Mercer County Juvenile Court, Mercer County Court House, 101 North Main Street, Rm. 307, Celina, OH 45822 at 9:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026. Should she fail to appear at that time she may lose valuable rights with regard to the child. Her attention is directed to the following notice.

NOTICE

Notice to all parties: Each party to this proceeding has the right to be represented by counsel, to be appointed by the Court in the event that the party is unable to afford counsel. Any party desiring legal assistance in this matter should contact the Deputy Clerk of the Mercer County Juvenile Court, at (419) 586-2418.

Diana Yaney, Deputy Clerk

Mercer County Juvenile Court

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Request for Quotes

The Jefferson Township Trustees will accept quotes for berm work on various township roads. For a copy of the bid specifications, please email: jeffersontownship.mercercounty@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Date of Notice:

August 28, 2026

Name & address of facility:

Eugene Poultry, LLC

340 State Route 127

Maria Stein, OH 45860

Name & address of applicants:

Eugene Poultry, LLC

14117 Willowdell Road

Yorkshire, OH 45388

Shirley Dirksen

6143 Dirksen Road

Maria Stein, OH 45860

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 known as "Eugene Poultry LLC" which is located at 340 State Route 127, Maria Stein, OH 45860 in Mercer County, Marion Township and 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 September 28, 2026. Comments can either be mailed to Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Livestock Environmental Permitting, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 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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