Legal Notices 11-13-25
November 13, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

25-F-000224 – U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN ADMINISTRATOR, EXECUTOR OR FIDUCIARY, UNKNOWN HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, UNKNOWN SPOUSES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL A. MENDELARA, et al., Defendants

To: the Unknown Administrator, Executor or Fiduciary, Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Unknown Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors and Beneficiaries of The Estate of Michael A. Mendelara, you will take notice that on October 25, 2025, Plaintiff, filed an Amended Complaint for foreclosure in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court Street, Room 300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, being Case No. 25-F-000224, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff the sum of $76,965.76, and a non-interest bearing deferred balance of $3,374.13 plus interest at 6.500% per annum from March 01, 2024, plus late charges and fees applicable to the terms of a Promissory Note secured by a Mortgage on the real property, which has a street address of 16595 Wren Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, being permanent Parcel Number: 02051645.

Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of a default in payment of said Promissory Note, the conditions of said Mortgage have been broken and the same has become absolute.

Plaintiff prays that the Defendant named above be required to answer and assert any interest in said real property or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein, for foreclosure of said mortgage, marshalling of liens, and the sale of said real property, and that the proceeds of said sale be applied according to law.

Said Defendant is required to file an Answer on or before the twenty-eighth day following the last date of Publication.

By Austin R. Decker, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 2400 Chamber Center Dr. Suite 200, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, 470-321-7112, kyohfilings@raslg.com

Oct30 Nov6-13, 2025

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 appeal for a variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072.

Variance Application #572, submitted by Applicant David Juba, owner of property at 13604 Northwood Road, parcel number 26-074400. The Applicant is seeking to construct an addition inside the Riparian setback, per Section 4.16 (G) and (H) and a side yard of less than the required minimum of 30 feet per Section 5.2(B).

The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.

Bonnie Guyer, Secretary

Nov6-13, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 25-F-000414 – Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs Amy K. Timm, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows:

Property Address: 7821 MULBERRY ROAD, CHESTERLAND, GEAUGA, OH, 44026;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 11-344600

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on December 2, 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: December 16, 2025 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 25F000414 into the search bar.

Nov6-13-20, 2025

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Case Number 23-F-000745 – Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Edward T. Conklin, et al., Defendants.

The Defendants, Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey, whose current addresses are unknown, will take notice that on July 2, 2025, the Plaintiff, Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee, filed its Amended Complaint in Case No. 23-F-000745, 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 14777 Ashwood Drive, Newbury, OH 44065, Permanent Parcel No. 23-021050, 23-021051, 23-021052, and 23-021053, (“Real Estate”), and alleged that the Defendants have or may have an interest in this Real Estate.

The Defendants, Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey are required to answer the Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendants, Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey failed to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint.

By Carrie L. Davis (0083281); Michael R. Brinkman (0040079); Christopher M. Polito (104409); Reisenfeld & Associates LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, voice: 1-513-322-7000, facsimile: 513-322-7099.

Nov6-13-20, 2025

GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024, or by mail at the same address until 1:45p.m., local time on December 3, 2025 for Legal Services for Older Adults Program, and will be opened at Two Fifteen PM and read immediately thereafter in Room B 303.

Each bid must be accompanied by a 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 amount bid and shall 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 in conformity with the invitation and the bid.

Envelopes containing the bid and other required documents should be sealed and clearly marked “Bid -Legal Services for Older Adults Program”, Attention: Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

The successful bidder is required to enter into a contract assuring the faithful performance of all things to be done under the contract.

Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Geauga Dept. on Aging at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 200, Chardon, Ohio 44024, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, disability or national origin.

The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities or to reject any or all bids.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s internet site. Go to: https://bocc.geauga.oh.gov/public-notifications/bid-openings/ and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Nov13-20, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 24-F-000010 – CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC vs Steven T. Basiewicz, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows:

Property Address: 10531 WASHINGTON STREET, CHAGRIN FALLS, GEAUGA, OH, 44023;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 01-064958

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on December 9, 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: December 23, 2025 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 24F000010 into the search bar.

Nov13-20-27, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

Passage of Ordinances & Resolutions
City of Chardon

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chardon, duly passed and/or adopted the following legislation:

ORDINANCE NO. 3320

AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ELIGIBLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS THE DEPOSITORIES FOR THE ACTIVE AND INTERIM FUNDS OF THE CITY OF CHARDON, OHIO FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of September, 2025.

ORDINANCE NO. 3321

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WILLO TREE DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED TO TRAVEL OVER AND ACROSS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of September, 2025.

ORDINANCE NO. 3322

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHARDON TREASURY FOR 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of September, 2025.

RESOLUTION NO. 19-25

A RESOLUTION REQUIRING CERTAIN LANDOWNERS TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS WHERE THEY DO NOT PRESENTLY EXIST.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of September, 2025.

RESOLUTION NO. 20-25

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of September, 2025.

The complete text of these ordinances and resolutions may be viewed or obtained at the office of the Clerk of Council, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio, during regular business hours.

By order of the Council of the City of Chardon, Ohio.

AMY DAY, CLERK OF COUNCIL

Nov13, 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 24th day of November, 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.

The following applications submitted by Geauga Highway Co., requests that they be granted relief regarding USE zoning certificates for his paving company. Applications for the below appeals pertain to Article IV. ZP25-37 Section 401.0(A) which states any use not listed in the resolution shall not be permitted unless and until a zoning amendment to provide for such use has been adopted and is in effect in accordance with Article XII or a variance has been granted in accordance with Article IX; paving companies are not a regulated use. ZP25-38 Section 401.0(I) which states no use shall be permitted or authorized to be established which, when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this Resolution, and any additional conditions and requirements prescribed, is or may become hazardous, noxious, or offensive due to emission of odor, smoke, fumes, cinder, dust, noise, gas, vibration, electrical interference, refuse matter, water carried wastes, or which will interfere with adjacent landowners’ enjoyment of the use of their lands; a neighbor complains about noise and lights in early morning and after dark and there is water run-off. ZP25-39 Section 401.0(N) which states the storage, incineration, or burial of asphalt, pesticides, garbage, refuse, and hazardous waste or chemicals shall be prohibited; currently there is a pile of culvert pipes mixed with dirt. Applicant also requests that he be granted relief regarding AREA zoning certificates for the following regulations currently out of compliance: ZP25-40 Yard Setbacks Section 403.6(A) states minimum front yard setback is 75 feet and each side yard setback is 25 feet; current front yard setback is approximately 30 feet on Main Market Rd. & 17 feet on Nash Rd. and side yard setback is approximately 5 feet on the east side & 10 feet on the west side. ZP25-41 Current Lot Coverage Section 403.8(A) states the maximum lot coverage shall be 30 percent; current lot coverage is 58.5 percent for a variance of 28.5 percent. ZP25-42 Proposed Lot Coverage Section 403.8(A) states the maximum lot coverage shall be 30 percent; applicant is proposing a lot coverage of 86 percent for a variance of 56 percent. ZP25-43 Adequate parking & loading/unloading spaces Section 600.0(A) states there must be adequate parking & such spaces are to be used only for parking or loading/unloading of vehicles; currently parking is in the grass/yard. ZP25-44 Materials for all parking, loading/unloading spaces, driveways, aisles, & other circulation areas Section 600.0(E) states with such material to provide a durable all weather & dust-free surface, including aggregate, concrete or asphalt; currently vehicles are being parked in the grass on the south side of the property. ZP25-45 Properly illuminated for all parking & loading/unloading spaces Section 600.0(G) states non-daylight hours shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents and shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property or roads & be within the regulations for the zoning district in which located; currently has no lights out. ZP25-46 Parking lots striped Section 600.0(H) states all parking lots shall be striped or otherwise delineated between spaces to facilitate the movement into or out of parking spaces; currently there is no designated parking area. ZP25-47 Number of parking spaces Section 601.0(E) states permitted 1 per 2 employees on largest shift & 1 per business vehicle; applicant states 10 spaces are required and shows a place on the site plan with no dimensions. ZP25-48 Width & length of parking spaces & total area Section 602.0 states minimum width of 10 feet, length of 20 feet & total area of 200 square feet; currently there are no parking spaces stripped. ZP25-49 Loading/unloading spaces Section 603.0 states 1 loading/unloading space shall be provided up to 8,000 sq. ft. & one additional per up to 20,000 sq. ft.; site plan does not have a loading/unloading area marked out. ZP25-50 Width & length of loading/unloading space & total area Section 604.0 states the width shall be a minimum of 12 feet, length 70 feet, & total area 840 sq. ft.; currently nothing is marked out. ZP25-51 Driveway set back, materials, & width Section 606.0(B) states set back minimum of 20 feet from the nearest side & rear lot lines & be constructed of a durable all-weather surface such as aggregate, concrete, or asphalt & be a minimum of 15 feet in width; applicant states 33 feet on Nash Rd. NearMap indicates approximately 15 feet. ZP25-52 Permit for a driveway that intersects a state, county or township road Section 606.0(C) states a permit shall be secured from the appropriate governmental authority & a copy provided to the zoning inspector as part of an application for a zoning certificate; applicant states it has been submitted & will take 4 to 6 weeks for an answer. Geauga Highway Co. has filed applications for a use and area zoning certificates and wants them to be granted in order to continue to operate a heavy highway, municipal, commercial paving & construction company for the property located in the B-1 zoning district at 14126 Main Market Road in Troy Township PPN # 32-000200.

These applications submitted by John Bojec, requests that he be granted relief regarding AREA zoning certificates for the following. Applications for the below appeals pertain to Article IV. ZP25-35 for lot coverage Section 402.8 which states that “the maximum lot coverage shall be 10 percent and he wishes for 24.6 percent for a variance of 14.6 percent. ZP25-53 for side yard setback Section 402.6(B)(2) which states each side yard setback is 25 feet and he wishes for 18 feet for a variance of 7 feet. John Bojec has filed applications for area zoning certificates and wants them to be granted for the property located in the R-3 zoning district at 18031 Claridon Troy Road in Troy Township PPN # 32-074241.

Lisa Murphy, Secretary

Nov13, 2025

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

CASE NO. 25-M-000156 – Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.., Plaintiff vs. Christina May Trendle, et al., Defendants.

The Defendant, Christina May Trendle, whose last known address is 15701 Huntley Road, Huntsburg, OH 44046, otherwise whose current address is unknown, will take notice that on March 7, 2025, Plaintiff, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., filed a Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 25-M-000156, seeking permanent possession of the following described manufactured home: a 1985 Redman Walden, VIN No. 112M0941 (the “Collateral”) located at 12023 Nicki Ln, Chardon, OH 44024, and allege that the Defendants, have or may have an interest in this Collateral.

The Defendant, Christina May Trendle, is required to answer the Plaintiff’s Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendant, Christina May Trendle, fails to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Complaint.

By Daniel A. Cox (0076469), Attorney for Plaintiff, Wood & Lamping, LLP, 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinatti, OH 45202; phone: 513-852-6066; email: foreclosure@woodlamping.com

Nov13-20-27, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

Passage of Ordinances & Resolutions
City of Chardon

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chardon, duly passed and/or adopted the following legislation:

ORDINANCE NO. 3323

An ordinance ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DEDICATED BY FLG-CHARDON, LLC FOR PUBLIC USE, AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING OF A DEDICATION PLAT, and declaring an emergency.