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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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 TO BIDDERS
MONROE COUNTY OPWC EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECTS
CR22-1.30, CR43-1.52 & CR40-6.10
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Monroe County Commissioners, 101 N. Main Street, Room 34, Courthouse, Woodsfield, OH 43793, until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 for the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the project known as the Monroe County OPWC Emergency Repair projects which consists of three pipe piling retaining walls and asphalt road repairs.
The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above said time and place.
Contract documents, bid sheets, plans and specifications can be obtained at the Monroe County Engineers Office, 47134 Moore Ridge Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793.
Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. 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.
Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder shall be pre-qualified by the Ohio Department of Transportation at the time of the bid opening and shall submit certification of said approval and pre-qualifications with bid. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than August 19, 2023.
All contractors and subcontractors 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.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Monroe County as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division.
The Board of Monroe County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By Order of the Monroe County Commissioners.
Sheila Turner, Clerk
Feb. 23, March 2, 2023
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SUNSBURY TOWNSHIP PAVING PROJECT
Bids for Construction of Asphalt roadway on Sunsbury Township Road 126 & Township Road 137 are being accepted by the Sunsbury Township Trustees.
Bid packets can be obtained by contacting Brian Perkins at 740-213-0128.
Sunsbury Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
Bids must be turned in to Sunsbury Township Office at 43207 Railroad Avenue, Beallsville, Ohio 43716 no later than April 6th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., at which time they will be opened and read aloud.
By Order of the Sunsbury Township Trustees
Feb. 23, March 2, 2023
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
MONROE COUNTY EMA REPAIR PROJECTS
2020 ROUND 12
Bids for Construction of CR5-1.80 Gabion 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. 23, March 2, 2023
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, Ohio
Division of Construction Management
Legal Copy Number: 230190
Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 2023. Project 230190 is located in Monroe County, TR 307-00.72 and is a BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (1 BRIDGE) project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.
Feb. 23, March 2, 2023
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Request for Qualifications
for Engineer Services
The County of Monroe in the State of Ohio is interested in acquiring the services of an engineer firm to provide the necessary engineering, design, specifications, and construction inspection services needed for completion of four concrete projects at various locations in Monroe County. We expect all design work, specifications and cost estimates for all four projects to be completed in calendar year 2023. If you cannot meet this deadline, please do not reply to this RFQ.
All proposals will be evaluated in terms of experience, performance, and capacity. The types of experiences desired are: (1) experience with designing and creating specifications for concrete parking lots, driveways, and new sidewalks; (2) experience with supervising contractor’s work in the field and testing concrete quality and strength, and (3) experience in working with ODOT for right-of-way permits. Performance will be assessed in terms of timeliness in meeting hard deadlines, and quality of work. Capacity will be experience and staff time availability. The County will begin negotiations with the respondent obtaining the highest total score in the evaluation process.
Interested parties are invited to secure a Request for Qualifications package from M.J. Westfall by emailing westfall.23@osu.edu.
All interested parties must submit their response to the Request for Qualifications to M.J. Westfall at OSU Extension via email only at westfall.23@osu.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023. Scoring and negotiations will take place shortly thereafter. Monroe County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Feb. 23, March 2, 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
Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate
SWN Production (Ohio) LLC-Riggenbach Pad
49732 St Rte 255, Sardis, OH 43946
ID #: P0132417
Date of Action: 02/13/2023
PTIO for well pad for oil and gas extraction including dehydration unit, compressors with natural gas-fired engines, low pressure flare and storage tanks.
Feb. 23, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Monroe County Family & Children First has completed the Financial Report for year ended December 2022. The report contains a combined statement of cash receipts, cash disbursements, and changes in fund balances for all government types. Anyone wishing to review the report, may contact Audrey Lydick FCF Coordinator at 740-472-1341.
Audrey Lydick
FCF Coordinator
Feb. 23, 2023
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