LEGAL NOTICE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS.
The City of Kenton hereby gives notice of the availability of a contract for services to upgrade the city’s water treatment facility. The city invites parties interested in providing Engineering services for the Project to submit statements of qualifications and proposals for consideration by the city to be reviewed and selected in accordance with Sections 153.65 to 153.71 of the Ohio Revised Code. The city wishes to select the contractor by March 9, 2026 to begin work on the Project following execution of the contract upon approval by City Council. Qualified professionals wishing to submit a statement of qualifications must do so before 4:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026. A full version of the announcement and information for submission of statements may be accessed on the city’s website at: www.cityofkenton.com under How Do I, Bid Opportunities.
Owner: City of Kenton
By:Cynthia Murray
Title: Safety-Service Director
Date:February 5, 2026
February 12, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
The Ridgemont Local School District Board of Education is requesting statements of qualifications pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 153.65, et seq., from individuals and firms to provide geotechnical engineering and construction testing for its PK-12 Additions and Renovations Project. Requests for Qualifications may be obtained by written request from Brian Hogan, Superintendent at brian.hogan@ridgemont.org . Qualifications will be accepted until 1:00p.m. local time, February 25, 2026.
February 12

LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
State of Ohio, Hardin County
Case No. CV20251061
PLANET HOME LENDING LLC
Plaintiff
vs.
JUSTIN JORDAN
Defendant.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated JAN 6, 2026 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 3 day of MARCH, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.
In general the following key points are noted:
•All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
•Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid.
•On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin.
•To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above.
•Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case. Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale. However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date.  Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246.
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only.
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com.
The following described real estate to be sold:
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 536 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE ADA OH 45810
PRIOR INSTRUMENT REFERENCE: DATED JULY 29 2022 FILED AUGUST 19 2022 RECORDED AS OFFICIAL RECORDS VOLUME 565, PAGE 4264, HARDIN COUNTY OHIO RECORDS
PIN: 25-050041.0000, 25-050165.0000
Said premises appraised at $230,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on MARCH 17, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff
Hardin County, Ohio
www.hardinsheriff.com
Attorney: CARLA ALLEN
Run Dates: 2/12/26, 2/19/26, 2/26/26

LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
State of Ohio, Hardin County
Case No. CVE20231090
US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE
Plaintiff
vs.
BILLY J SALLEE
Defendant.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated JAN 30, 2026 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 3 day of MARCH, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.
In general the following key points are noted:
•All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
•Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid.
•On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin.
•To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above.
•Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case. Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale. However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date.  Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246.
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only.
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com.
The following described real estate to be sold:
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3217 COUNTY ROAD 80 ALGER, OHIO 45812
PRIOR INSTRUMENT REFERENCE: DATED DEC 16, 2002 FILED DEC 19 2022 RECORDED AS OFFICIAL RECORDS VOLUME 377, PAGE 9 HARDIN COUNTY, OHIO RECORDS
PIN: 28-030034.0000
Said premises appraised at $130,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on MARCH 17, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff
Hardin County, Ohio
www.hardinsheriff.com
Attorney: ANGELA D KIRK (0075177)
Run Dates: 2/12/26, 2/19/26, 2/26/26

LEGAL NOTICE
The 2025 annual financial report for Jackson Township, Wyandot County has been completed and the report is available at the office of the Jackson Township, Wyandot County Fiscal Officer.
Jackson Township, Wyandot County
Tina L. Fox, Fiscal Officer
February 12

LEGAL NOTICE
The Blanchard Township Trustees held their year-end meeting on December 22, 2025. Codee Morris was elected Chairman of the Board. Funds for the 2026 fiscal year were
appropriated at the meeting. The township meetings for 2026 will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM at the township office located inside the EMS building at 110 S. Main Street, Dunkirk, OH. The Annual Financial Report for Blanchard Township is complete and available at the office of the Fiscal Officer.
Blanchard Township Trustees
Katie Morgan, Fiscal Officer
February 12

NOTICE ON FILING OF
INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT
Revised Code, Sec. 2115.16
PROBATE COURT OF
HARDIN COUNTY, OHIO

To the Executors and Administrators of the estates, to such of the following as are residents of the State of Ohio, viz:-the surviving spouse, the next of kin, the beneficiaries under the will; and to the attorney or attorneys representing any of the aforementioned persons:

Molk, Bradd A. PE20251126
Cowen, Laverna C. PE20251157

You are hereby notified that the Inventories of Appraisements of the estates of the aforementioned, deceased, late of said County, were filed in this Court. Said Inventories and Appraisements will be for hearing before this Court on the 27th day of February, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Any person desiring to file exceptions thereto must file them at least five days prior to the date set for hearing.

Given under my hand
and seal of said Court,
this day, February 11, 2026
Steve Christopher
February 12