Legal Notices – February 17, 2022

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MONROE 

COUNTY, OHIO

WILLIAM L. MURPHY

Plaintiff, vs.

DEBORAH J. 

KOVACS, et al.

Defendants.

CASE NO. 2021-228

JUDGE JULIE R. SELMON

LEGAL NOTICE

Mark Hisem, Carolyn Bishop, Cheryl Saucier, Barbara Leeder, and the unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of the following persons: Wilford Blatter, Laura Ramsier, John Bendel, Caroline Bendel, Henry Reusser, Mary Reusser, William Hoffman, Emil Schaub, Elizabeth Schaub aka Lizzie Schaub, Fred Winkler, Josie Winkler, Charles Miller aka Chas Miller, Sophie Miller, Sam Reusser aka Samuel Ramsier, Amelia Reusser aka Amelia Ramsier, Mary A. Stauffer, Nicholas Stauffer, Rudolph Winkler aka Rudy Winkler, Minnie Winkler, Mary Winkler, William Blatter, Lena Blatter, John Blatter, Rosa Blatter aka Rosa M. Blatter, Ferdinand Blatter aka Henry F. Blatter, Lizzie Rauschenberger, Levi Rauschenberger, Mary Ramsier, John Ramsier, Paul Blatter, Mabel Rich, Dora D. Blatter, David Blatter aka David A. Blatter, Wilma F. Blatter, Russell A. Blatter, Eula Mae Blatter, Byron Bell aka Bryon Bell, Sarah Bell, David E. Blatter, Forest Lee Bauman, Edna W. Bauman, Robert E. Bauman aka Robert 03212227-1 / 15961.01-0002 2 Edward Bauman, Mary L. Minnich, Mildred Mae Mercovechio, Emma Priscilla McKean, Evelyn Alice Blatter, Melvin Walter, Successor Trustee of the Eloise Charlette Walter Revocable Trust dated Sept. 4, 2009, Successor Trustee of the Pifer Family Trust Agreement dated March 16, 1987, Walter H. Blatter, Catherine Blatter aka Katherine Blatter, Bertha Rupple aka Berta Ruppel, Henry Rupple aka Henry Ruppel, Lulu Stapps aka Lulu Staats, William Stapps aka William Staats, Leola Blatter, and Clarence Blatter (hereinafter the “Defendants”) in the above-referenced matter, whose identities, residences, and/or addresses are unknown, shall take notice that on the 29th day of June, 2021, William L. Murphy (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against said Defendants and others in the Common Pleas Court of Monroe County, Ohio, Woodsfield, OH 43793. Plaintiff seeks quiet title relief against the Defendants relating to certain real property interests located in Monroe County, Ohio.

The most recent addresses for the Defendants, or their identities, are unknown to Plaintiff.

The Defendants are required to answer on or before the twenty-eighth (28 th ) day following the last publication of the within Notice. Said publication shall be made in this newspaper at least once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks.

Matthew W. Onest (0087907) of

KRUGLIAK, WILKINS, GRIFFITHS &

DOUGHERTY CO., L.P.A.

6715 Tippecanoe Road, Ste. C2

Canfield, Ohio 44406

Phone: (330) 286-7065/Fax: (330) 286-7115

monest@kwgd.com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Monroe County Auditor and Monroe County Engineer have updated the county’s Conveyance Standards in compliance with Section 319.203 of the Ohio Revised Code. The new standards are available for public inspection at the office of the County Auditor and the County Engineer’s Map Office. Electronic copies will also be available on request. There will be two public hearings on the adoption of these standards. The first will be held Tuesday, February 22nd at 2:00 PM, and the second on Tuesday, March 8th at 10:00 AM. Both hearings are to be held in the Monroe County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Monroe County Courthouse. (Locations are subject to change.)

Feb. 10, 17, 2022

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Columbus, Ohio

Division of Construction Management

Legal Copy Number: 223003

Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on March 17, 2022. Project 223003 is located in Monroe County, SR 7-02.21 and is a MAJOR RECONSTRUCTION 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. 10, 17, 2022

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Lee Township Trustees will accept sealed bids until 8:00 a.m. on March 1, 2022, 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 Mr. 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 2022 through October 2022. Prices are set for the entire 2022 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 Trustees’ 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”.

February 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2022

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Lee Township Trustees will accept sealed bids until 8:00 a.m. on March 1st, 2022 for grave diggers in the township cemeteries. 

The cemeteries are:  Sardis, Mt. Olive, Salem and Mt. Moriah.  Bids must list your separate rates for opening and closing the grave and any other fees you may charge.   

Bids must include all necessary equipment, fuel and maintenance of equipment for the period beginning March 1, 2022 through February 29, 2023.  Prices are set for the entire period 2022-2023. 

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. 

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 Grave Digger”. 

February 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2022

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NOTICE

The annual financial report for year ending 2021 has been prepared and ready for review at the office of the Mayor and Council, Village of Beallsville, Monroe County.

Stacey Otto

Fiscal Officer

Feb. 17, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE 

The Green Township Annual Financial Report for 2020 is complete and available for inspection at the Office of the Fiscal Officer at the Community Center in Laings.

The 2021 reorganizational meeting was held December 30, 2021 with Paul Alleman being appointed President of the board and Frankie McCaslin appointed Vice-President. The third Trustee is Gary Hoskinson. Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday of the month at the township office in the Laings Community Center at 4:30 p.m. except as otherwise Published.

Traci Alleman

Fiscal Officer

48397 SR 536

Sardis, OH 43946

Feb. 17, 2022

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NOTICE

The Village of Graysville Annual Financial Report for 2021 is complete and available for inspection at the office of the clerk.

Lois A Sivard, Clerk-Treasurer

36415 Cline Ln

Graysville, OH  45734

Feb. 17, 2022

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NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

The Monroe County Board of Developmental Disabilities will conduct a Public Hearing on its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 47011 SR 26, Woodsfield, Ohio from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. “The intent of the hearing is to obtain public comment and input on the proposed plan, said Superintendent, Helen K. Ring.”  All attending will be allowed to make oral or written comments. Each person presenting oral testimony will have a limitation of fifteen (15) minutes.

Feb. 17, 2022

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Public Notice

Revisions, Additions and Fees for the

Household Sewage Treatment System Program

The Monroe County Health Department is hereby notifying all citizens and license holders that public hearings will be held regarding the additions to and/or revisions to and/or fees of:

Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29-08 Subdivisions and new lots: health department inspection of all new building lots and the associated fees in OAC 3701-29-05.

Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29-09 (I): Revisions and additions to the terms and conditions of the household sewage treatment system operation permits and the associated fees in OAC 3701-29-05

Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29-19 STS operation and maintenance management, and system owner education, and 3701-29-19 (A)(2) phasing in O&M management for prior installed systems

The first two hearings will be held in the Monroe County Public Library, 96 Home Ave, Woodsfield, Ohio at 10:15 a.m. on both March 3, 2022 and March 4, 2022. The last hearing will be held in the Monroe County Senior Center Cafeteria located at 118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio on March 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Feb. 17, 2022

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Notice for Early Public Review of a Proposal to Support Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals:

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is in the process of conducting an environmental review for the Noble County Grid Modernization and Make Ready for Broadband Deployment project. The proposed project work would fall into one of three categories: Rearrangement of Existing Facilities, Replacement of Pole, or Install New Mid-Span Pole.

This notice is required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management, and is implemented by HUD Regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b) for any action that is within and/or affects a floodplain. As currently proposed, the project site will include areas designated as floodplain.

Additional information regarding the proposed action may be obtained by contacting Ryan Collins, Broadband Coordinator, at (740) 336-2042 or at the following address: Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750 or by visiting buckeyehills.org/public-notice

Any interested person, agency, or group wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments for consideration to Buckeye Hills Regional Council at the above listed address by 5:00 p. m. on March 4, 2022, which is at least 15 days after the publication of this notice.

Feb. 17, 2022

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Ohio Township Trustees will be accepting sealed bids until 7:00 p.m. on March 3rd, 2022 for the mowing, trimming and cleaning of cemetery stones in as few as one (1) or as man as five (5) of the township cemeteries. The cemeteries are: Mount Union, Harter, Emma Grove, Duffy and Lloyd. 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 2022 through October 2022.  Prices are set for the entire 2022 mowing season.

Bidders must be at least 18 years of age and are required to furnish proof of liability insurance, with Ohio Township listed as additional insured and proof of Ohio Workers’ Compensation. If awarded the contract, the grass height must be maintained at a height of no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2”), regardless of weather conditions. The mowing schedule will be subject to change at the Trustee’s discretion.

The Trustees reserve the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Please submit sealed bids to:  Ohio Township Trustees P.O. Box 65 Hannibal, Ohio  43931 or at the Ohio Township  Office located at 52746 State Route 536 Hannibal, Ohio.

February 17, 21, 24, 28, 2022

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PROBATE COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO

JAMES W. PETERS, JUDGE
IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF AARON SCOTT KAISER TO AARON SCOTT REINHARDT

CASE NO. 10995

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE

(R.C. 2717.01)

Applicant hereby gives notice to all interested persons that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Monroe County, Ohio, requesting the change of name of Aaron Scott Kaiser to Aaron Scott Reinhardt. The hearing on the application will be held on the 22nd day of March, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the Probate Court of Monroe County, located at 101 N. Main Street, Room 39, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

February 17, 2022

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