Legal Notices 3-19-26
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No: 25-D-000405 – Gregory K. Hrastar, Plaintiff v. Jennifer Lynn Hrastar, Defendant
To: Jennifer Lynn Hrastar, whose last known address was 3154 Winesap Court, Dayton, OH 45449; and whose current address in unknown, will take notice that on September 13, 2025, Gregory K. Hrastar filed his Complaint for Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio 100 Short Court, Chardon, Ohio 44024, Case Number 25-D-000405, whereby Plaintiff seeks a divorce, 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 divorce under Ohio law.
Said above Defendant will further take notice that she is required to answer the Complaint on or before April 23, 2026, 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.
Feb19-26 Mar5-12-19-26, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 26-F-000065 – Union Home Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff vs. James W. Leach, as Heir to the Estate of David M. Leach, et al., Defendants
John Doe(s) John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Daniel E. Leach and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Daniel E.. Leach, whose last known address is 15310 Hart Road, Montville, OH 44064, will take notice that on January 29, 2026, Union Home Mortgage Corporation filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 26-F-000065 and styled Union Home Mortgage Corporation vs. James W. Leach, as Heir to the Estate of David M. Leach, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest:
Parcel number(s): 20-070791
Property address: 15310 Hart Road, Montville, OH 44064
The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.
By Ann Marie Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff, MDK Legal, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, 614-220-5611, AMJohnson@mdklegal.com
Mar5-12-19, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Village of Burton
The Village of Burton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., second floor of the Burton Public Library to discuss multiple variance requests for property zoned R-1 located off Rapids Road. Parcel Numbers: 05-045308, 05-003645, 05-006730 and 05-006740. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend.
Lynn McCollum-Arnold,
Deputy Administrative Assistant
Mar12-19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 25-F-000537 – Fifth Third Bank, National Association vs Carrie E. Martin, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 11750 AUBURN ROAD, CHARDON, GEAUGA, OH, 44024;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 21-120900
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on April 14, 2026, 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: April 28, 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 25F000537 into the search bar.
Mar19-26 Apr2, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the Village of Middlefield Administrator, Village Hall, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062 until 12:00 pm, local time on Friday, April 3, 2026 and will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter for the:
VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
SCREEN REHABILITATION
The full Scope of Work, project specifications, and bid proposal forms are on file and available for public inspection during regular business hours (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at Middlefield Village Hall 14860 N State Avenue Middlefield, Ohio 44062. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 may be required for physical sets. Checks shall be made out to the Village of Middlefield.
Digital copies may also be obtained by contacting the Village Administrator at Lgambosi@middlefieldohio.com or by visiting the Village website at https://www.middlefieldohio.com/public-bid-notice-municipal-projects/.
Project Estimate = $205,000
Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount bid. Such check or bid bond shall be made payable to The Village of Middlefield, Ohio, and will be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and a contract awarded to the bidder, the Contract will be duly executed and its performance properly secured.
Each individual employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor and engaged in work on the project under this contract shall be paid the prevailing wage established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio. This shall occur regardless of any contractual relationship which may be said to exist between the Contractor or any Subcontractor and such individual.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish Construction Performance and Payment Bonds for the Contract in sums not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total price bid for the complete work, said bonds to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and shall be underwritten by a surety that is listed on the most current Department of the Treasury Circular 570, “Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds.”
Each proposal must be made upon the blank bid proposal form furnished with the documents and must be delivered to the Office of the Village of Middlefield Administrator, Village Hall, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062, prior to the time and date specified.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept and bid which it deems most favorable.
BY ORDER OF THE
VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO
Leslie McCoy, Administrator
Mar19-26 Apr2, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
FOR PREPARATION OF
COST ALLOCATION PLAN
The Board of Commissioners of Geauga County, Ohio is accepting competitive sealed proposals (CSP) for the preparation of a cost allocation plan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and subsequent fiscal years ending December 31, 2026 through December 31, 2029.
All competitive sealed proposals (CSPs) are due to the Office of the Board of Commissioners of Geauga County, Ohio (“Geauga County”), 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Ste 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024, before 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the 1st day of April 2026, and will be opened promptly thereafter at 2:45 p.m. in Room B303
The CSP packet can be found on the Geauga County website here:
All competitive sealed proposals should include an envelope and cover letter that is addressed and marked as follows: CHRISTINE BLAIR, COMMISSIONERS’ CLERK, OFFICE OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL “GEAUGA COUNTY-COST ALLOCATION PLANS” 12611 RAVENWOOD DR, SUITE 350, CHARDON, OHIO 44024.
Mar12-19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Chardon Local School District
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Chardon Local School District for the replacement of the roof on Park Elementary Auditorium. The bids will be received at the Treasurer’s Office, 428 North Street, Chardon OH 44024 until 8:30 am on April 14, 2026 and will be read publicly and recorded immediately thereafter. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Faxed and emailed bids are not permitted.
The estimated Cost of the Work for the Project is as follows:
Park Elementary Auditorium: $200,000
Bids shall be addressed to Deb Ambruster, Treasurer of Chardon Local Schools in a sealed opaque envelope, and be clearly marked on the envelope as a bid for the applicable improvements for which the bidder is submitting its bid along with the contractor’s name.
The bidding documents, including copies of the drawings, specifications, project manual, bid form, forms of contract and bond, are on file and may be obtained by contacting the project consultant, Adam Bradley Enterprises, attn Bill Bare, 13187 County Line Road, Chesterland, OH 44026, phone: (440)622-2246 or email: roofpro@sbcglobal.net
Bids shall include, and Bidders shall submit with their Bids, bid security in the form of (i) a bond in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.54 and 153.571 naming the Board of Education as obligee for the total amount of the Bid, including all add alternates, or (ii) a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid, including all add alternates, as prescribed by Ohio Revised Code Section 153.54.
There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting for all Bidders at 10:00 am local time on April 7, 2026 at 428 North Street, Chardon, OH 44024. This meeting will be followed by a tour of the Project site.
Mar19-26, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Chagrin Valley Mini Storage
Public online auction to take place on www.bid13.com to satisfy a lien from Chagrin Valley Mini Storage. The unit is located at 10056 Kinsman Rd., Novelty, OH 44072. The auction will end on April 3, 2026 to the highest bidder. Chagrin Valley Mini Storage reserves the right to remove any unit prior to the end of the sale. Name and last known address below.
Jody Blevins, 13763 Caves Rd., Novelty, OH 44072 / contents of 8×20 storage container
All buyers must register through www.bid13.com to participate in the live online auction and follow the terms of the website. All sales require a $100.00 deposit until emptied. Terms for payment are cash only. Any questions can be sent to greg@chagrinvalleyministorage.com
Mar19-26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 25-F-000548 – NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs Maria Rossi, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 12090 QUARTERMANE CIRCLE, CHARDON, GEAUGA, OH, 44024;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 21-177077
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on April 14, 2026, 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: April 28, 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 25F000548 into the search bar.
Mar19-26 Apr2, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 23-F-000683 – Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs Reffett, Heather, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 8401 SUMMIT DRIVE, CHAGRIN FALLS, GEAUGA, OH, 44023;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 02-013600 & 02-013500
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on April 14, 2026, 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: April 28, 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 23F000683 into the search bar.”
Mar19-26 Apr2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION FOR 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 BZA 2026-02 for an Area Variance. This will be held on March 31, 2026 starting at 7:00 pm at the Newbury Fire Station located at 11111 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065.
The application is BZA 2026-02 submitted by Raymundo Soto of 14592 Stone Rd., Newbury, OH 44065 requesting an Area Variance.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Mar19, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on March 12, 2026. The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 26-03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-115 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-118 AN ORDINANCE HIRING KHALED ABU-GHANNAM AS A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER, CONTINGENT UPON HIS COMPLETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 139.01 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, AT THE PAY RATE OF $33.93 PER HOUR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-119 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE HERITAGE POINT P.U.D. – PHASE 1 PLAT FOR DEDICATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 1115.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND SECTION 723.03 OF THE REVISED CODE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
RESOLUTION 26-01 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ARCHIVIST TO ACT AS THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD COUNCIL FOR PURPOSE OF REQUIRED PUBLIC RECORDS TRAINING.
ORDINANCE 26-102 AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES IMPOSED BY THE VILLAGE PURSUANT TO SECTION 135.09, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-106 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1159.06 ENTITLED “OPEN STORAGE AND DISPLAY OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT”, 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
Mar19, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION FOR 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 BZA 2026-03 for a Variance on March 31, 2026 starting at 7:00 pm. This will be located at the Newbury Fire Station at 11111 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065
The application submitted by Ken Moses for St. Helens at 12060 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065 Requesting an Area Variance.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Mar19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads
Auburn Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Bids will be received by the Auburn Township Board of Trustees digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on April 3, 2026 and read publicly 10:05 AM at the above address. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $1,225,000.00.
Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https://www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital bidders must register with Bid Express ® (allow time for processing). Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital bidders must submit original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening.
Bids may be held by the Auburn Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. The Auburn Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the state of Ohio governing the conduct of the Auburn Township Board of Trustees. This legal notice is posted at the following website:
BY THE ORDER OF THE AUBURN
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Daniel J. Matsko, Fiscal Officer
Mar19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Claridon Township
To all owners of record and parties in interest of the real property located at 140 Turner Dr., Chardon, Ohio 44024, located in Claridon Township, Geauga County, Ohio, and also referred to as Permanent Parcel Number 13-023060, please take notice that the residential structure and the shed structure located thereon has been declared unsafe and structurally defective by the Chardon Fire Department and pursuant to R.C. 505.86(B), it is the intention of the Claridon Township Board of Trustees to remove said structures. The owners of record or parties in interest of this property may enter into an agreement with the Board to perform the removal of said structures. The Board shall contract for the removal of said building on or after thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, and may collect the total costs of removal by certifying the total costs to the county auditor who shall place the costs on the tax duplicate which shall be a lien on such lands, or by commencing a civil action to recover the total costs from the owner. The owners of record or parties in interest may request a hearing within twenty (20) days of the posting of this notice. Any such request must be made in writing and addressed to: Claridon Township Fiscal Officer, P.O. Box 66, Claridon, Ohio 44033.
Mar19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
2025 Annual Financial Report
Huntsburg Township
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual Financial Report for Huntsburg Township is complete and available for public inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer, Huntsburg Township 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Ohio by appointment only. Please call 440-636-5486 Ext 2 to schedule an appointment.
Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer
Mar19, 2026
