Legal Notices 4-3-25
LEGAL NOTICE
The Geauga County Historical Society
Notice is hereby given to general public that the Geauga County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization, pursuant to Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, and a registered nonprofit organization in the State of Ohio, located in Burton, Geauga County, Ohio, is in possession of items in the collections of the Century Village Museum that were not properly accessioned by, and donated to the Museum during a time period greater than seven (7) years from the date of this notice. These items are, henceforth, the property of the Geauga County Historical Society, and may be used for historical, cultural, or educational purposes. This notice is being issued under provisions of Section 3385.07 of the Ohio Revised Code – the presumption of gifts to a museum.
Feb27 Mar6-13-20-27 Apr3, 2025
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 24-F-000797 – NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEE, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SPOUSES AND ASSIGNS, AND THE UNKNOWN GUARDIANS OF MINOR AND OR INCOMPETENT HEIRS OF DIANE A. ROSS, DECEASED; Defendant(s).
The Court finds that the service of summons cannot be made other than by publication on Defendant(s): UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEE, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SPOUSES AND ASSIGNS, AND THE UNKNOWN GUARDIANS OF MINOR AND OR INCOMPETENT HEIRS OF DIANE A. ROSS, DECEASED, whose last known place of residence is: Address(s) Unknown
Each Defendant will take notice that on December 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Foreclosure in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being 24-F-000797 alleging that there is due to Plaintiff the sum of $126,156.67 plus interest at 3.3750% per annum from June 1, 2024, plus late charges, pre-payment penalties, title charges, court costs and expenses as applicable to the terms of the Promissory Note secured by a mortgage on the real property, which has a street address of 14939 CAVES ROAD, NOVELTY, OH 44072 and being permanent parcel number 26-118090.
Plaintiff further alleged that by a reason of default in payment of said Promissory Note, the conditions of said Mortgage have been broken and the same has become absolute.
The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer and assert any interest in said property or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein, and to raise any defense to foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of liens, the sale of said real property. Said Defendant(s) are required to file an Answer within twenty-eight days after last date of publication, which shall be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a hearing in this case.
By: Adrienne S. Foster (Bar No.: 0080011); Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., Attorneys for Plaintiff, P.O. BOX 19519, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318,; Telephone: (954) 564-0071; Facsimile: (954) 564-9252; Service E-mail: answersms@dallegal.com
Mar20-27 Apr3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga,
Case No. 23-F-000449 – Freedom Mortgage Corporation (Plaintiff) vs. Reginald Stovall, 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: 17866 Leggett Road, Montville, Ohio 44064
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at www.buddybartonauctions.com.
Parcel Number: 20-020700
Said Premises Appraised: $285,000.00
Minimum Bid: $190,000.00
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com
Bidding Open Date: April 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date: April 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date: May 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date: May 14, 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
Mar27 Apr3-10, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga,
Case No. 24-F-000440 – Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (Plaintiff) vs. Unknown Heirs of Duane G. Rector, Jr., 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: 19198 Mumford Road, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at www.buddybartonauctions.com.
Parcel Number: 32-050150
Said Premises Appraised: $100,000.00
Minimum Bid: $66,666.67
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com
Bidding Open Date: April 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date: April 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date: May 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date: May 14, 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
Mar27 Apr3-10, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
DUST CONTROL BID
The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees will receive sealed proposals until 2:00 p.m. on April 15, 2025, proposals will be opened and read aloud at 8:00 pm during the Trustees’ meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 for the Spraying of MC70, CRS OR AEP and the spreading of washed #8 limestone on Township Roads in Huntsburg Township, during the 2025 construction season.
Bid proposals may be obtained by calling the Huntsburg Township Fiscal Officer at 440-636-5486 or mailing to P.O. Box 280, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046. All bid proposals shall be submitted on forms provided by the Board of Trustees.
A bid bond or certified check, cashier’s check, or money order, on a solvent bank or savings and loan association, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, and liability insurance for injury to persons and/or damage to property in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 and property damage liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000.00, shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let on a unit price basis.
The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, 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 the laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Board of Trustees.
Legal notice shall be considered as part of the bid specifications.
Address all bids to: The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 280, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046, and identify sealed envelopes as “Proposal for the Spraying of MC70, CRS OR AEP and brooming off stone if requires for CRS applications, Spreading of # 8 washed Limestone on Various Roads during the 2025 Construction Season”.
BY ORDER OF THE HUNTSBURG
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer
Mar27 Apr3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 24-F-000308 – JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs Dennis L. Woodford, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 18275 CHILLICOTHE ROAD, CHAGRIN FALLS (BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP), GEAUGA, OH, 44023;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 02-224600
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on April 22, 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: May 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000 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 24F000308 into the search bar.
Mar27 Apr3-10, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on May 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio during the Council Meeting on the request of Village Council to review:
1) ORDINANCE 25-115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1140.11 ENTITLED “VIOLATIONS” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
2) ORDINANCE 25-116 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1157.02 ENTITLED “OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
LESLIE MCCOY,
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Apr3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC HEARING
Munson Township
Board of Zoning Appeals
Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on April 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.
CASE 25-04: Kevin Koch, 10305 Butternut Rd., Chesterland, OH – requests to construct a 28’ x 34’ detached garage in front of the home. Violates SEC. 509.2 Unless otherwise noted herein, no freestanding garage or other accessory structure shall be erected within the front yard of any district, except fencing.
CASE 25-05: Frank Pitchler, Parcels 21-124800, 21-124700, 21-124900 (11570 Edgewood Rd.), Chardon, OH – requests to construct a 12’ x 20’ accessory building 15’ from the north side of the property line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – side yard setback requirement is 25’.
CASE 25-06: Jonathon Herman, 12210 Bean Rd., Chardon, OH – requests to construct a 50’ x 80’ detached garage in front of the home. Violates SEC. 509.2 Unless otherwise noted herein, no freestanding garage or other accessory structure shall be erected within the front yard of any district, except fencing.
Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary
Apr3, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Troy Township
Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for two appeals for variances to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution on the 21st day of April, 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
This application #ZP25-7, submitted by Chad Smith, requests that he be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for side yard setback in the R-3 Zoning District. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section402.6(B)(2) which states that the minimum side yard setback is 25 feet. Applicant owns 3 lots side by side and they wish to build a lean to onto an existing barn which is located on the first lot and extends 3’ onto the second lot for a variance of 25 feet on lot 1 and 25 feet on lot 2. Chad Smith has filed an application for an area zoning certificate and wants it to be granted for the property located at 18227 Shaw Road in Troy Township. Lot 1 PPN # 32-027900. Lot 2 PPN# 32-027800.
This application #ZP25-9, submitted by Marc H Cohen & North Coast Architects, Inc. on behalf of Electrolock, Inc. & Bridge Creek Properties, LLC, requests that they be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for lot coverage in the M-1 Zoning District. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section 404.7 which states the maximum lot coverage shall be 40 (forty) percent and they wish to build additions making the lot coverage 40.66 percent for a variance of 0.66 percent. March H Cohen & North Coast Architects has filed an application for an area zoning certificate and wants it to be granted for the property located at 17930 Great Lakes Parkway in Troy Township. PPN: 32-072323.
Lisa Murphy, Secretary
Apr3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 25-F-000129 – Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Joseph L. Sanders, et al., Defendants
Joseph L. Sanders, and the Unknown Spouse, if any, of Joseph L. Sanders, whose last known address was 7196 Woodlands Ave., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, address is unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained shall take notice; and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, devises, legatees, administrators, executors, and assigns will take notice that on the 25th day of February, 2025, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. Joseph L. Sanders, et al., Case No: 25F000129, against the above-named parties, praying that the premises hereinafter described be sold for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes, owed and unpaid, is $880.62 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 02-308800 and 02-309000. A complete legal description of the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Recorder’s Office. The volume and page number for the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing the tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of delinquent taxes.
Such action is brought against the real property only and no personal judgment shall be entered in it. However, if pursuant to the action, the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties and interest against it, the Court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the Court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation’s stock.
The above-named parties are required to answer on or before 28 days after the last date of publication. Such answer must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, and a copy must be served on the Prosecuting Attorney.
By Kristen Rine, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Apr3-10-17, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
GEAUGA PUBLIC HEALTH
APRIL 29, 2025
3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Consistent with the Ohio Revised Code 3709.09, Geauga Public Health will hold a Public Hearing to hear comments regarding adoption of fees for the Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29 – Household Sewage Treatment Systems. The meeting will be held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Dr, First Floor, Suite B167-B168, Chardon, OH 44024. Full details are available at www.gphohio.org.
Apr3, 2025
