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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Notice Of Public Hearing

The Gibson Township Board of Trustees will hold the 2027 Budget Hearing during the regular monthly meeting on May 27, 2026, at 8:00 P.M.

The meeting will be held at the Gibson Township House at 1700 Industrial Dr., Fort Recovery OH.

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Notice Of Public Hearing on the marion township budget

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of June at 8:00 o'clock p.m., a public hearing will be held on the Budget prepared by the Marion 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 the Marion Township, 8078 Marion Dr., Maria Stein, OH 45860.

Bonnie Garrison

Fiscal Officer

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VILLAGE OF MONTEZUMA MEETING CHANGE

This month's Montezuma Village Council Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m.

Randy Garman

Village of Montezuma

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L. GILMORE, JUDGE

IN RE: THE NAME OF

ISAIAH GLENN LABER to

ISAIAH GLENN HAINLINE

Case No.: 20269013

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME

(R.C.2717.08 and 2717.14)

Applicant gives notice that the Applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in this Court requesting the change of name of Isaiah Glenn Laber to Isaiah Glenn Hainlin. A hearing on the application will be held on June 29, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in the Probate Court of Mercer County, located at Mercer County Courthouse, 101 N. Main St., Room 307, Celina, OH 45822.

Isaiah Laber

1042 Hemlock St.,

Celina, OH 45822

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the County of Mercer will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Mercer County Commissioners Office, Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH.

Based on both citizen input and local officials' assessment of the county's needs, the county is proposing to undertake the following Revolving Loan Fund activity:

The county intends to loan the amount of $210,000 to WAL Development, LLC for the purchase of property located at 101 S. Main St, Celina. The project will create 6 FTE jobs, of which 4 will be offered to or made available to LMI persons; which meets the National Objective.

The total project cost will be $480,000 with funds coming from Revolving Loan Fund of $210,000; Equity $48,000 and Private Lender $222,000. 

This second public hearing is being held to give citizens an adequate opportunity to review and comment on the county's proposed application, before the loan is approved.

Jared Ebbing, Economic Development Director

Mercer County Community Development Department

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio until 10:00 A.M. on May 26, 2026, at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822 for Center Line and Edge Line Pavement Marking for Various Mercer County Roads and all work incidental thereto in accordance with the specifications therefor.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 A.M., May 26, 2026, in the Office of the County Commissioners.

Each bid package must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of either:

1. A bond for the full amount of the bid, or

2. A certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid. Upon entering a contract, a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the project will be required.

As this is a federally funded project, all bids shall meet all applicable federal requirements, including the correct payment of federal prevailing wages.

A completed bid blank should be submitted on the project.

All bidders must be currently on ODOT'S list of pre-approved contractors.

Specifications, bid forms and construction plans are on file and may be obtained from the Mercer County Engineer, 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822. (Phone: 419-586-7759) 

Award of Contract will be made on the basis of the total lump sum bid submitted.

The Board of Commissioners of Mercer County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the advantage of the County.

James A. Wiechart, P.E., P.S.

Mercer County Engineer

By Order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Cami Flenar, Clerk

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County Newrez LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff, vs. Joseph M. Keiser, et al., Defendant.Case No. 25-CIV-134.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M, if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on Real Auction.com, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-324700. 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 637 N. Main St. Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $259,000.00 A deposit of $10,000.00 is required to RealAuction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE:Prop-erty 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.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A.

Attorney (954) 564-0071

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

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