IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO
Bruce E. Babcock, et al., Plaintiffs, v. James D. Hart, et al., Defendants.
Case No. 2022-308
Judge Julie R. Selmon
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: DOROTHY WILLISON, AND HER UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, GUARDIANS OF MINOR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, DEVISEES, GUARDIANS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ESTATE REPRESENTATIVES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND NEXT OF KIN; RED WALTERS, AND HIS UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, GUARDIANS OF MINOR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, DEVISEES, GUARDIANS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ESTATE REPRESENTATIVES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND NEXT OF KIN; ARTHUR WALTERS, AND HIS UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, GUARDIANS OF MINOR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, DEVISEES, GUARDIANS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ESTATE REPRESENTATIVES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND NEXT OF KIN; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DEBRA HART; JOHN DOES and/or JANE DOES, AND THEIR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, GUARDIANS OF MINOR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, DEVISEES, GUARDIAN, EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, ESTATE REPRESENTATIVE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NEXT OF KIN OF N. J. MOBBLEY, AKA, N. J. MOBLEY, J. T. MOBBLEY, AKA, J. T. MOBLEY, AKA, JOHN T. MOBBLEY, MARY EMMA WALTERS, JOHN EVERETT WALTERS; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE OIL AND GAS ROYALTY UNDERLYING 40 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN ADAMS TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NO. 01-023007.0000 ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFFS’ OWNERSHIP, RESIDENCE ADDRESSES ALL UNKNOWN.
You are hereby notified the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned case have filed a Complaint in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, located in the Monroe County Courthouse, 101 N. Main Street, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793, whose object and demand for relief is to have the Court declare the “the full one half of the one Eighth Royalty Paid for the Right to operate and Produce oil and gass (sic gas) from the said 40 acre Tract for all time” underlying 40 acres of real property located in Adams Township, Monroe County, Ohio, identified as Parcel No. 01-023007.0000 (hereinafter the “Property”) excepted and reserved by Plaintiffs’ predecessors-in-title, J. T. Mobbley, aka, J. T. Mobley and N. J. Mobbley (hereinafter the “Mobbley Interest”) has been extinguished by the Ohio Marketable Title Act (O.R.C. 5301.47, et seq.); the Oil and Gas Lease between Plaintiffs and CNX Gas Company, LLC for the oil and gas underlying the Property, which is evidenced by the Memorandum of Lease filed for record June 17, 2013, and recorded in Book 245, Page 642 of the Monroe County Official Records is valid and in full force and effect; and Plaintiffs are holders and owners of 100% of the oil and gas royalty underlying the Property, being Parcel No. 01-023007.0000.
Plaintiffs’ Complaint further seeks the Court quiet title in them as owners of the Mobbley Interest, being a one hundred percent (100%) ownership interest in the oil and gas royalty underlying the Property, and to determine the heirs, successors, and/or assigns of J. T. Mobbley, aka, J. T. Mobley and N. J. Mobbley, both deceased, have no right, title, or interest in the Mobbley Interest; and for said final entry be issued and recorded in the Monroe County Recorder’s Office.
You are further notified that you are required to Answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the final publication of this Notice, which shall be published once a week for six (6) successive weeks, or a default judgment shall be entered against you. Your Answer is to be served upon Plaintiffs’ attorney’s: Erik A. Schramm, Jr., Esq., and Kyle W. Bickford, Esq., whose address is 46457 National Road West, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2023
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Notice
The Lee Township Trustees will accept sealed bids until 8:00 a.m. on March 6th, 2023, for mowing, trimming and cleaning of cemetery stones in as few as one (1) or as many as four (4) of the township cemeteries.
The cemeteries are: Sardis, Mt. Olive, Salem and Mt. Moriah. Bids must list each cemetery separately with its corresponding price per each mowing. Bids must include all necessary equipment, fuel and maintenance of equipment for the mowing period beginning May 2023 through October 2023. Prices are set for the entire 2023 mowing season.
Bidders must be at least 18 years of age and are required to furnish proof of liability, with Lee Township listed as additional insured, when submitting their bid.
Contractor must maintain a grass height of no greater than three and one-half inches (3 ½”), regardless of weather conditions. Mowing schedule subject to change at the Trustee’s discretion.
The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Submit bids to: Lee Township Trustees, PO Box 219, Sardis, OH 43946. Envelope must clearly state “Bid for Cemetery Mowing”.
Krista D. McPeek,
Fiscal Officer
Feb. 9, 16, 23, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Monroe County General Health District Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2022 is available for public review in the main office of the Monroe County Health Department, 118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH.
Feb. 16, 2023
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Notice
The Bethel Township 2022 Annual Financial Report is complete and available for inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer.
Bethel Twp. Trustees held their 2023 Organizational Meeting Dec 27, 2022. Officers are: Jason Williamson, president; Roger Kuhn, vice-president; and Rodney Weckbacher, Board member.
Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise published or posted. Meetings are held at the Town House.
Missy Alleman
Bethel Twp. Fiscal Officer
Feb. 16, 2023
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
MONROE COUNTY EMA REPAIR PROJECTS
2020 ROUND 11
Bids for Construction of CR12-18.20 Asphalt Road repairs and CR39-2.60 H-piling Drilled Shaft retaining wall repair through Ohio EMA projects are being accepted at the Monroe County Engineers Office.
Bid packets can be obtained at the Monroe County Engineers Office, 47134 Moore Ridge Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793.
For this Round of bids, bid due date is March 6, 2023 by 1:00 p.m.
By Order of the Monroe County Engineer
Amy Zwick
Feb. 16, 23, 2023
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NOTICE
The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov
Application Received for Air Permit
The National Lime & Stone Company
39002 State Route 7, Sardis, OH 43946
ID #: A0073818
Date of Action: 02/06/2023
The purpose of this application is for the renewal of PTIO #P0112947, that is set to expire February 20, 2023.
Feb. 16, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Woodsfield Volunteer Fire Department is accepting quotes for breathing air packs.
Contact Randy Jones, 740-213-1939.
Feb. 16, 2023
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