Legal Notices 8-28-25
August 27, 2025

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No: 25-Z-000322 – Daniel Guilliams, Plaintiff v. Nilay Develi, Defendant
To: Nilay Develi, whose last known address was 12500 Eastpoint Drive, Windsor, OH 44099; and whose current address in unknown, will take notice that on May 13, 2025, Daniel Guilliams filed his Complaint for Legal Separation in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Chardon, Ohio 44024 Case Number 25-Z-000322, whereby Plaintiff seeks a legal separation, an award of his separate property, an equitable division of the marital property, and other equitable relief on the grounds that the parties are incompatible and Defendant has acted, or failed to act, in a manner that entitles Plaintiff to a legal separation under Ohio law.
Said above Defendant will further take notice that she is required to answer the Complaint on or before October 16, 2025, or judgment by default shall be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
By Jon D. Axelrod, Attorney for Plaintiff, Axelrod & Hellier, LLP, 7976 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060. (440) 944-7300.
Aug14-21-28 Sep4-11-18, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga,
Case No. 24-F-000558 – Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (Plaintiff) vs. Erin L. Duchon, et al, (Defendants)
In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online auction the following described real estate:
Property Address: 12864 Vincent Drive, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at www.buddybartonauctions.com.
Parcel Number: 11-153500
Said Premises Appraised: $300,000.00
Minimum Bid: $200,000.00
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com
Bidding Open Date: September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date: September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date: October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date: Octoeber 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $10,000 is due by wire transfer within 48 hours upon conclusion of the auction. Funding must take place within 30 days of confirmation of sale. A 5% Buyer’s Premium shall apply. The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient.
Ross Barton III, Private Selling Officer, info@buddybartonauctions.com, 330-464-1375
Aug21-28 Sep4, 2025

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case Number 25-F-000247 – CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Scott Pierce, et al., Defendants.
The Defendants, Scott Pierce and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Scott Pierce, whose current addresses are unknown, will take notice that on April 16, 2025, the Plaintiff, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, filed its Complaint in Case No. 25-F-000247, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest in the real property located at 17654 Bundysburg Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062, Permanent Parcel No. 25-190794, (“Real Estate”), and alleged that the Defendants have or may have an interest in this Real Estate.
The Defendants, Scott Pierce and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Scott Pierce are required to answer the Plaintiff’s Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendants, Scott Pierce and Unknown Spouse if any, of Scott Pierce failed to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Complaint.
By Carrie L. Davis (0083281); Michael R. Brinkman (0040079); Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez (0074242); Reisenfeld & Associates LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, voice: 1-513-322-7000, facsimile: 513-322-7099.
Aug21-28 Sep4, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR
SIDEWALKS
City of Chardon
Residents of the City of Chardon and property owners shall take notice that the estimated assessment for the repair and maintenance of existing sidewalks, and the construction of sidewalks in developed areas that lack sidewalks has been submitted and Council has passed a resolution of necessity assessing all lots and land within the City (not exempt from real estate taxes), in the amount of $150,000 for one year from the date of the resolution. The remainder, if any, shall be paid out of the general fund.
The rate charges and the amount of the assessment based upon millage per assessed value is on file with the Office of the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio and may be inspected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is served pursuant to Section 727.14. No other notice shall be given.
Mark Iacofano, Finance Director
Aug21-28, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR
STREET LIGHTING
City of Chardon
Residents of the City of Chardon and property owners shall take notice that the estimated assessment for street lighting based upon charges by the electric power supplier has been submitted and Council has passed a resolution of necessity assessing all lots and lands within the City (not exempt from real estate taxes), in the amount of $130,000 for one year from the date of the resolution. The remainder shall be paid out of the general fund.
The rate charges and the amount of the assessment based upon millage per assessed value is on file with the Office of the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio and may be inspected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is served pursuant to Section 727.14. No other notice shall be given.
Mark Iacofano, Finance Director
Aug21-28, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR AN AREA VARIANCE
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application identified as ZA-2025-10, on the 8th day of September 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Chester Town Hall.
The applicant, Shawn Thomas is requesting an Area Variance allowing a pool cover in lieu of a fence as required by Section 5.01.13 (E) (5) for the property located at 11329 Caves Rd.
Kathleen McCarthy,
Administrative Assistant
Aug28, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Troy Township
Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for a variance to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution on the 8th day of September, 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
This application #ZP25-28, submitted by Benjamin Dallenbach & Jennifer Kundrat, requests that they be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for lot frontage in the R-3 District. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section 402.5(B) which states “For any lot located on a permanent cul-de-sac road turnaround, the minimum lot frontage shall be sixty (60) feet at the front lot line and two hundred and fifty (250) feet of width at the building front setback line.” They wish to build a house and the current required setback would put the house in the soil absorption field. They are requesting a setback of 180 feet for a variance of 70 feet. Benjamin Dallenbach & Jennifer Kundrat has filed an application for an area zoning certificate and wants it to be granted for the property located at 14055 Kimpton Trail in Troy Township PPN #32-072372.
Lisa Murphy, Secretary
Aug28, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Auburn Township
Notice is hereby given that the Auburn Township Board of Trustees will conduct three Public Hearings on proposed amendments, ZC2025-01 (water management & sediment); ZC2025-02 (outdoor dining); and ZC2025-03 (storage containers) to the Auburn Township Zoning Resolution at the Administration building, 11010 Washington Street, Auburn Township, OH on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM (ZC2025-01); 6:30 PM (ZC2025-02) and 6:45 PM (ZC2025-03).
The proposed amendments are available to view at the administration office, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and posted on the township website, www.auburntownship.com
BY THE ORDER OF THE AUBURN
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Dan Matsko, Fiscal Officer
Aug28, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR AN AREA VARIANCE)
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application identified as number 08152025-5, for an Area Variance on Tuesday September 16, 2025 starting at 7:00 pm. This will be located at the Newbury Town Hall at 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, OH 44065.
The application submitted by Vincent DeGeorge of 10710 Bell Street, Newbury, OH 44065 to request an area variance to shorten the setback to 10 feet on the east property line.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
A copy of this legal notice is posted on the Township website. https://www.newburyohio.com.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Aug28, 2025

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE – CMR RFQ
Chardon Local School District
The Chardon Local School District requests qualifications from interested firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services for its Capital Improvements – Tennis Court Project. The project is being considered through a combination of a donation and local funds. Services required include working with District and the Architect for planning & design, preconstruction, and at risk construction, and close-out of the Project. Firms must be experienced in the CMR delivery method, including scheduling, cost estimating, constructability review, GMP and open book pricing, and have experience in public school construction; specific criteria and other information are included in the RFQ.
Interested firms may request a copy of the RFQ from Deb Armbruster, Treasurer, at deb.armbruster@chardonschools.org. Qualifications submittals must be received by the District in accordance with the instructions in the RFQ no later than 8:00 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025. Submittals received after this deadline may be considered at the District’s sole discretion.
Deb Armbruster, Treasurer
Aug28, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR AN AREA VARIANCE)
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 08182025-2, for an Area Variance on Tuesday September 16, 2025 starting at 7:00 pm. This will be located at the Newbury Town Hall at 14899 Auburn Road,Newbury, OH 44065
The application submitted by Chesane Meakin to request they be granted a variance for a setback on the south property line at 14645 Dora Drive, Newbury, OH 44065
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
A copy of this legal notice is posted on the Township website. https://www.newburyohio.com.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Aug28, 2025

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case Number 25-F-000537 – Fifth Third Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Carrie E. Martin, deceased, et al., Defendants.
The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Carrie E. Martin, deceased, whose last place of residence is unknown, but whose present place of residence is unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Carrie E. Martin, whose last place of residence is known as 11750 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024 but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on August 4, 2025, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, filed its Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. 25-F-000537 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendants, The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Carrie E. Martin, deceased and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Carrie E. Martin, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 11750 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024, PPN #21-120900. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Geauga County Auditor’s Office located at 231 Main St., Chardon, OH 44024-1293.
The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.
The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 9th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.
BY: CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPA, Ethan J. Clunk #0095546, Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner, 495 Wolf Ledges Pkwy, Akron, OH 44311; (330) 436-0300 – telephone; (330) 436-0301 – facsimile; notice@clunkhoose.com
Aug28 Sep4-11, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on August 14, 2025, The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:

ORDINANCE 25-131 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS AND DIRECTING PLACEMENT OF SUCH FUNDS IN A SEPARATE FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

ORDINANCE 25-133 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 133.04 ENTITLED “PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.
Cindy Naftzger,
Administrative Asst. /Billing Clerk
Aug28, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Russell Township
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have one Public Hearing on an application appeal for a variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, September 8, 2025, in the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072.
Variance Application #571, submitted by Applicants Jason & Alyssa Abernathy, owners of property at 15390 Hemlock Point Rd., Russell Township, OH. 44022 parcel number 26-162900. The Applicants are seeking a reduction of the 30 ft. side-yard variance to 25.8 ft. for construction of in ground swimming pool.
The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
Bonnie Guyer, Secretary
Aug28 Sep4, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR
SHADE TREES
City of Chardon
Residents of the City of Chardon and property owners shall take notice that the estimated assessment for the control of blight and disease of shade trees within public rights-of-way and for planting, maintaining, trimming and removing shade trees in and along the streets of the City of Chardon based upon an estimate and request for funds by the City of Chardon Shade Tree Commission has been submitted to Council, which has passed a resolution of necessity assessing all lots and lands within the City (not exempt from real estate taxes) in the amount of $55,000 for one year from the date of the resolution. The remainder, if any, shall be paid out of the general fund.
The rate charges and the amount of the assessment based upon millage per assessed value is on file with the Office of the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio and may be inspected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is served pursuant to Section 727.14. No other notice shall be given.
Mark Iacofano, Finance Director
Aug21-28, 2025

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