Legal Notices 12-4-25
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 20-F-000024 – Union Home Mortgage Corp. vs Christopher M. Ohl, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 17804 LEGGETT ROAD, MONTVILLE, GEAUGA, OH, 44064;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 20-030760
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on December 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 20F000024 into the search bar.
Nov27 Dec4-11, 2025
NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga,
Case No. 23-F-000187 – CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (Plaintiff) vs. Stephanie L. Foucher, 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: 12963 Lynn Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at www.buddybartonauctions.com.
Parcel Number: 11-161100
Said Premises Appraised: $325,000.00
Minimum Bid: $216,666.67
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com
Bidding Open Date: December 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date: January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date: January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date: January 21, 2026 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
Dec4-11-18, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CHARDON
The City of Chardon, Ohio is seeking bids for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services (Single Trash Hauler). The City is accepting sealed bids at the office of the City Manager, Chardon Municipal Center, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, until 11:00 AM local time on January 23, 2026, at which point bids shall be opened. Bid specifications and documents can be found on the City’s website at cityofchardon.gov/bids.
Benjamin Young, City Manager
Dec4-11, 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 15th day of December, 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
This application #ZP25-54, submitted by Blerim Beqiri with Fullerton Engineering Consultants on behalf of AT&T and Regan Buckley with American Tower Corporation, requests that they be granted relief regarding a conditional zoning certificate for AT&T to upgrade its telecommunications equipment. The application for the appeal pertains to Article V Section 500.0(A) which states “No person shall enlarge any structure, that is classified as a conditional use within the territory included in this zoning resolution without obtaining a conditional zoning certificate.” Blerim has filed an application for a conditional zoning certificate and wants it to be granted for the property located at 18190 Rapids Road in Troy Township PPN # 32-074190.
Lisa Murphy, Secretary
Dec4, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE
Munson Township
Board of Zoning Appeals
Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on December 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.
CASE 25-31: Kristina Hofacre, 12090 Pheasant Ct., Chardon OH – requests to keep an existing garage approx. 4’ from the south side lot line and convert it into an accessory dwelling unit for parents. Violates SEC. 401.1 Permitted Principle Uses and Structures (in part) – a. One single-family dwelling in accordance with Article 5. SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum square footage (one-story) is 1,600 sq. ft. (requesting 832 sq. ft.) minimum side yard is 25 ft.
CASE 25-34: Michael Heitman, 13149 Ravenna Rd., Chardon OH – requests to keep two existing shipping containers with the conditions they be screened from neighbors and not visible from Ravenna Rd. Violates SEC. 611 Storage Container – (in part) Unless otherwise noted herein, the use of vehicles, parts of vehicles, or anything manufactured for the purpose of transporting persons or property including, but not limited to, shipping containers, semitrailers, dumpsters, and railroad cars as a storage container or structure shall be prohibited in any zoning district.
Continued -CASE 25-33: Bianca Haapala, 11488 Fowlers Mill Rd., Chardon OH – requests to keep an existing driveway extension approx. 8’ from the north side property line. Violates SEC. 511 Driveways (in part) Driveways shall be a minimum of 15’ from any lot line.
Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary
Dec4, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Berkshire Local School District
A detailed General Purpose Financial Statement covering all revenues and expenses of the Berkshire Local School District, by fund, is prepared under the requirements of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, (Auditor of State) and is available for public inspection. The report can be obtained by calling (440) 834-3380, Ext. 2107 or at the offices of the Berkshire Board of Education, Office of the Treasurer, 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, Ohio.
Beth A. McCaffrey, Treasurer
Dec4, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on November 13, 2025, The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 25-20 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATED GEAUGA COUNTY NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
RESOLUTION 25-21 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GEAUGA COUNTY AUDITOR TO PROVIDE TAX ADVANCES FOR THE 2026 COLLECTION PERIODS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 25-150 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK SECTION 3.8(A) ENTITLED “INSURANCE WAIVER OPTION,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 25-137 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 911.08 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THE 2026 RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WATER ACCOUNT RATES, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026
ORDINANCE 25-138 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 907.04 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SEWER ACCOUNTS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026
ORDINANCE 25-139 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 911.10 (a) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ACCOUNTS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026
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
Dec4, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE
CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
O.R.C. 519.12(D)
Notice is hereby given that the Claridon Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number Z2025-2, to the Claridon Township Zoning Resolution at the Claridon Administration Building at 7:00 pm on December 15, 2025.
The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Claridon Administrative Building from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday and at claridontownship.com.
After the conclusion of the public hearing, the matter will be submitted to the board of township trustees for its action.
Kellie Andre, Secretary
Dec4, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A USE VARIANCE)
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 10-24-2025-01, for a Use Variance, on December 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 Robert Young III to request a use variance to conduct sandblasting at 9992 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Dec4, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A CLASS II
HOME OCCUPATION)
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 11-24-2025-02, Class II Home Occupation, on December 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 Robert Hartwell to request a Class II Home occupation to conduct Gun Repair at 11267 Whitewood Dr., Newbury, OH 44065.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by
an attorney at said hearing.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Dec4, 2025
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR A BANK MERGER
Notice is given that application has been made to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036 on December 4, 2025 for consent to merge:
The Middlefield Banking Company
Middlefield, Ohio 44062
into
The Farmers National Bank of Canfield
Canfield, Ohio 44406
It is contemplated that the main offices and branch offices of the abovenamed banks will continue to operate following completion of the intended merger, except for the following branch offices of: (i) The Middlefield Banking Company’s Beachwood Office located at 25201 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 120, Beachwood, OH 44122; (ii) a yet to be determined branch office located in Cortland, Ohio of either The Middlefield Banking Company (3450 Niles-Cortland Rd., Cortland, OH 44410) or The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (325 S. High St., Cortland, Ohio 44410); (iii) and a yet to be determined branch office located in Mantua, Ohio of either The Middlefield Banking Company (10691 Main St., Mantua, OH 44255) or The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (11661 State Route 44, Mantua, Ohio 44255).
This notice is published pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 1828(c) and 12 C.F.R. 5. Anyone may submit written comments on this application by January 3, 2026 to: Director for Licensing, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036 or by emailing LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov.
The public may find information regarding this application, including the date of the end of the public comment period, in the OCC Weekly Bulletin at www.occ.gov. Requests for a copy of the public file on the application should be made to the Director for Licensing, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036 or by emailing Licensing@occ.treas.gov.
December 4, 2025
The Middlefield Banking Company
Middlefield, Ohio
The Farmers National Bank of Canfield
Canfield, Ohio
Dec4-11-25, 2025
