NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF OHIO OF THE DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY D/B/A AES OHIO TO INCREASE ITS ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION RATES
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 4909.19, The Dayton Power and Light Company d/b/a ("AES Ohio" or the "Company") gives notice that on November 10, 2025, the Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ("Commission") an Application to establish base distribution rates for 2027, 2028, and 2029. The Application has been assigned Case Number 25-0958-EL-AIR by the Commission. AES Ohio is also seeking to amend its tariffs and obtain accounting authority in connection with the proposed rates, which have been assigned Case Numbers 25-0959-EL-AAM and 25-0960-EL-ATA. Additionally, AES Ohio is requesting certain rider authority, which has been assigned Case Number 25-0961-EL-RDR. The Application directly affects AES Ohio's entire service territory, which includes all or parts of Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fayette, Greene, Hardin, Highland, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union, Van Wert, and Warren Counties.
Base distribution rates are responsible for recovering costs associated with maintaining poles, wires and other distribution infrastructure that bring electric services into customer's homes and businesses. The proposed rates will assist the Company's continued investments necessary to strengthen and modernize AES Ohio's infrastructure, expand support for customers, and provide safe and reliable distribution service to its customers. To enable these ongoing investments, the Application proposes rates for electric distribution service in 2027, 2028, and 2029 using forecasted Test Years pursuant to R.C. 4909.15.
The Application proposes the following increases for a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh on the Company's Standard Service Offer: 3.5% in 2027, 2.53% in 2028, and 1.2% in 2029.
| 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
| Typical Residential Customer | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
The Company requests the following percentage changes in distribution service operating revenue, on a tariff class basis. These figures do not represent the expected bill impact for any particular customer, which will depend on usage characteristics. Detailed bill impacts are included in the Company's Application:
| 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
| Residential | 15.53% | 7.17% | 3.27% |
| Secondary | 19.00% | 4.81% | 4.29% |
| Primary | 21.71% | 6.04% | 5.09% |
| Primary-Sub | 40.44% | 7.87% | 7.89% |
| High Voltage | -35.55% | 4.59% | 3.85% |
| Private Outdoor Lighting | 37.73% | 16.01% | 19.57% |
| Street Lighting | 18.31% | 5.97% | 3.22% |
The proposals in the Application are subject to changes, including changes as to amount and form, by the Commission. Recommendations that differ from the filed Application may be made by the Staff of the Commission or by intervening parties and may be adopted by the Commission. Any person, firm, corporation, or association may file, pursuant to R.C. 4909.19, an objection to AES Ohio's Application, which may allege that such Application contains proposals that are unjust and discriminatory or unreasonable. Any rates approved by the Commission in this proceeding are subject to annual true-ups pursuant to R.C. 4909.15.
The Application and supporting documents are available at the office of AES Ohio, located at 1900 Dryden Road, Moraine, Ohio 45439, and at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793. The Application and supporting documents are also available on the Commission's docketing information system at http://www.puco.ohio.gov, by selecting DIS, inputting 25-0958-EL-AIR in the case lookup box and selecting the date the application was filed on November 10, 2025.
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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate
The State of Ohio, Mercer County Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Kevin R. David, et al., Defendant. Case No. 25-CIV-118.
Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, February 04, 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, February 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:
Parcel No.: 09-095100. 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 54124 Club Island Rd., Celina, OH 45822
Said premises appraised at $165,667.00. A deposit of $5,000 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 2ND 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.
LOGS Legal Group LLP
513-396-8100
Doug Timmerman, Sheriff
Captain Chad Fortkamp
Mercer County, Ohio
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Stone Bid Meeting
Liberty Township will hold the regular monthly meetings for 2026 the last Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. The inventory meeting and organizational meeting for 2027 will be held following the normal meeting on Monday, December 29, 2026. Meetings will be held at the township building located at 1485 Frahm Pike, Celina, OH 45822.
Liberty Township Trustees
Jill Thomas, Fiscal Officer
1918 Oregon Road
Celina, OH 45822
419-942-1540
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NOTICE
On January 8, 2026 per Resolution #26-35, the Board of County Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio adopted the appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026:
General Fund: $19,766,096.00
Special Revenue/Other Funds: $64,048,623.88
Total: $83,814,719.88
An itemization report of the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds is available in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners. It is also posted on Mercer County's internet site at https://www.mercercounty ohio.gov/elected-officials/commissioners/fiscal-data/
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MERCER COUNTY
Kim Everman,
Administrator/Clerk of the Board
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Washington Township Trustees have established their meeting dates as the last Tuesday of each month in 2026. The December meeting will be on December 22. All meetings begin at 8:00 p.m. and are held at the Township Office, 1474 St. Anthony Rd., Coldwater, OH 45828.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The annual financial report of the Village of St. Henry for the year ended December 31, 2025, has been completed and is available for public inspection in the Village Office located at 371 N. Linn St. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A copy of the report can be provided upon request.
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NOTICE
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
The 2026 monthly meetings for the Franklin Township Trustees and the Zoning Boards are as follows:
TRUSTEES
Third (3rd) Wednesday of each month - Except December will be the second (2nd) Wed.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - Except February time is 5:30 p.m.Location: Franklin Township Office
ZONING COMMISSION
Second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. Meeting held ONLY if there is business to discuss. Call 419-733-1667 to verify.
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Franklin Township Office
APPEALS BOARD
First (1st) & Third (3rd) Mondays of each month. Meeting held ONLY if there is business to discuss. Call 419-733-1667 to verify.
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Franklin Township Office
Franklin TOWNSHIP OFFICE
6805 State Route 219
Celina, Ohio 45822
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NOTICE
The 2025 Annual Financial Report of Franklin Township is available for review at the Township Office. Contact Lee Ann Dorsten, Fiscal Officer at 419-268-2139 if interested.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The 2025 Annual Financial Report of the Mercer County District Library is complete and available for viewing at the library, 303 N. Main Street, Celina, Ohio.
Elizabeth Muether,
Fiscal Officer
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Village of Coldwater will receive sealed bids for the Second Street 250,000 Gallon Tower Interior Coating Improvements project.
Bids will be received in the Coldwater Village Office, 610 W. Sycamore St., Coldwater, OH, until 2:00 p.m. (local time), February 5, 2026, at which time the place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 2:00 p.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a Unit Price basis as outlined in the bid documents.
The project consists of improvements to the interior coating system on the existing 250,000 Gallon Second Street water tower. Also included are other miscellaneous improvements to the tower.
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.
All contractors and sub-contractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.
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 various equal employment opportunity provisions.
The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B, Celina, OH, 45822. Bidders may purchase electronic copy for $25.00 and paper copy for $50.00 for each complete set of documents. These documents can be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 for each complete set of documents. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.
This notice to bidders is posted on the Village of Coldwater's internet site on the World Wide Web, and can be located at www.villageofcoldwater.com.
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 except as provided in section 9.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The 2025 Annual Financial Report of the Coldwater Public Library is complete and available for viewing at the library, 305 W. Main Street, Coldwater, OH.
Jennifer Eyink,
Fiscal Officer
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