LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

These bids are to be in accordance with Specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director. They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m., local time, Thursday, July 24, 2025, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid, and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

REQUIREMENTS;

1. 12½% - 15% Solution

2. 4,000 gallon loads (average six loads annually)

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the Bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

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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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SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. Rockett Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Stacy A. Borger, et al., Defendant. Case No. 23-CIV-086.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 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, July 30, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate towit:

Tax No. 27-369200.0000

Parcel No.: 05-36-457-008

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 512 Lisle Street, Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $192,667.00. A deposit of $5,000 is required to RealAuction.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.

Doug Timmerman, Sheriff

Captain Chad Fortkamp

Mercer County, Ohio

Brock & Scott, PLC

Attorney: 866-519-1889

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Date of Notice:

June 28, 2025

Name & address of facility:

Paul and Nathan

Fortkamp Poultry Farm

1191 Wendel  Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

Name & address of applicants: 

PGF Operating, LLC

(Paul & Virginia Fortkamp)

2524 Wabash Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

NFJ Farms, LLC

(Nathan Fortkamp)

1191 Wendel Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

NF Eggs, LLC

1191 Wendel Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

PGF Land LLC

1191 Wendel Road

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with OAC rule 901:10-6-01, public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a final Permit to Install and Permit to Operate for Paul and Nathan Fortkamp Poultry Farm.

The final Permit may be appealed. The notice of Appeal and the filing fee as may be required must be sent to: The Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC), 30 East Broad Street 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614-466-8950) by 5:00 p.m. on July 28, 2025. Questions regarding the appeal process may be directed to ERAC. A copy of the appeal must be served on the director of agriculture within three days after filing the appeal with ERAC.

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Coldwater Village Council has passed the following:

Resolution 844 - A resolution opposing House Bill 335 and urging the Ohio General Assembly to reject legislation that eliminates inside millage.

The entire content of this legislation can be viewed at the Village Office, 610 West Sycamore St., during regular business hours.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Fort Recovery will hold a public meeting on Monday July 7th at 7:30 P.M. with the 2026 Budget hearing at the beginning of regular Council Meeting.

The meeting will be held in Council Chambers, 201 S. Main St., Fort Recovery, OH 45846.

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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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