Legal Notices 4-9-26
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga
Case No. 24-F-000742 M&T Bank (Plaintiff) vs. Joseph Frankina, 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: 8367 Kirkwood Dr., Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at www.buddybartonauctions.com
Parcel Number: 11-229950
Said Premises Appraised: $185,000.00 Minimum Bid: $123,333.33
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com.
Bidding Open Date: April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date: April 22,2026 at 2:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date: April 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date: May 6,2026 at 2:00 PM
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000 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, Private Selling Officer, info@buddybartonauctions.com, (330) 464-1375
Mar26 Apr2-9, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Village of Burton
The Village of Burton Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm on the second floor of the Burton Public Library to discuss a zoning amendment on parcel’s 05-045308 – 05-003645 – 05-006730 – 05-006740 off of Rapids Road, from an R-1 single family to an R-3 multi-family. This is an open meeting, and public is welcome to attend.
Lynn McCollum-Arnold
Deputy Administrative Assistant
Apr2-9, 2026
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Russell Township
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have one Public Hearing on an application of appeal for one variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road.
Variance Application #576, submitted by Applicants Ronald & Sandra Loczy, 8630 Pine Hollow Drive, parcel number 26-213806. The Applicants are seeking an area variance to construct a 30×36 Accessory Structure in the front yard. Per Section 4.7(V) of the Russell Township Zoning Resolution accessory buildings shall not be located in the front yard or in front of a principal building.
The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
Bonnie Guyer, Secretary
Apr2-9, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
26-F-000009 – KeyBank, NA, Plaintiff vs. Ben J. Austin, et al., Defendants
Ben J. Austin whose last place of residence/business is 4731 Centennial Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Ben J. Austin whose last place of residence/business is 4731 Centennial Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209, Alexandra Austin whose last places of residence/business are 4905 Palo Blanco Drive, Apartment 9201, Fort Worth, TX 76109, 11490 Kristine Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026, and 1804 Ridgmar Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Alexandra Austin whose last places of residence/business are 4905 Palo Blanco Drive, Apartment 9201, Fort Worth, TX 76109, 11490 Kristine Dr, Chesterland, OH 44026, and 1804 Ridgmar Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116, The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of James B. Austin, Deceased whose last place of residence/business is unknown, but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on January 6, 2026 KeyBank, NA filed its Complaint in Case No. 26-F-000009 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, 100 Short Court Street, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendant(s) Ben J. Austin, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Ben J. Austin, Alexandra Austin, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Alexandra Austin, The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of James B. Austin, Deceased have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:
Permanent Parcel Number: 11-262121 and 11-106601; Property Address: 11490 Kristine Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026. The legal description may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Chardon, Ohio 44024, 440-279-1600.
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 proper 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 21 DAY OF MAY, 2026.
BY: REIMER LAW CO. Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney at Law, Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner, P.O. Box 39696, Solon, Ohio 44139. (440) 600-5500.
Apr9-16-23, 2026
