Legal Notices 2-26-2026
LEGAL NOTICE
2025 FINANCIAL REPORT
CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual Financial Report for Claridon Township is complete and available for public inspection at the Claridon Township Administrative Building, 13932 Mayfield Road. Please contact the administrative office for an appointment at 440-635-0648.
Clint Hardman, Fiscal Officer
Feb26, 2026
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
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR UNFIT TOWNSHIP PERSONAL PROPERTY VIA INTERNET AUCTION
Thompson Township Trustees are giving notice of its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use township personal property on GovDeals auction site (www.govdeals.com) beginning March 2, 2026, and ending March 16, 2026. Fourteen (14) MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) with masks and twenty-eight (28) 4500 psi cylinders. Full description on the listing.
Cindy Lausin, Fiscal Officer
Feb19-26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR UNFIT TOWNSHIP PERSONAL PROPERTY VIA INTERNET AUCTION
Thompson Township Trustees are giving notice of its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use township personal property on shopgarage.com. A 2005 Pierce Contender Pumper, in good condition, ready for service is for sale until sold, “as is, where is”. Full description on the listing.
Cindy Lausin, Fiscal Officer
Feb19-26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections E-F of Mumford Road, CH-0024
Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 March 13, 2026 and read publicly at 10:05 am local time at the above address. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $560,000.00.
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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners. This legal notice is posted at the following website:
https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Feb26, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR AN AREA VARIANCE
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application identified as ZA-2026-2, on the 9th day of March 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Chester Town Hall.
The applicant, Scott and Latasha Sharp are requesting an area variance for their property located at 13475 Sperry Road. They propose allowing an existing accessory building to remain when the existing house is demolished and a proposed new home built. The proposed home would be located to the rear of the existing accessory building. This proposal is in violation of Section 501.3 (C) of the Chester Township Zoning Resolution.
Kathleen McCarthy
Administrative Assistant
Feb26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
2025 FINANCIAL REPORT
GEAUGA COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
The 2025 Annual Financial Report of Geauga County Park District has been completed and is available for public inspection. Contact Christine Cycyk at Geauga Park District, 440-286-9516, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
Christine Cycyk, Interim Fiscal Officer
Feb26, 2026
Notice of Initiation of the
Section 106 Process: Public Participation
TowerKing proposes the construction of a guyed style telecommunications tower within a 100’ x 100’ lease area approximately 0.55 miles west-northwest of Valentine Rd. & Clay St., Thompson, Geauga County, OH. The height of the tower will be 181.3-meters above ground level (595-feet above ground level) and 182.6-meters above ground level including appurtenances (599-feet above ground level with appurtenances). Proposed project will include ground disturbance. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Andrew Smith, RESCOM Environmental Corp., PO Box 361 Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 260-385-6999.
Feb26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PID 119138 – BR-0607-C-01.250-2026
The Replacement of the
Pettibone Road Bridge
Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 March 20, 2026 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $1,300,000.00.
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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners. This legal notice is posted at the following website:
https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Feb26 Mar5, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on FEBRUARY 12, 2026. The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 26-02 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE’S US BANK MASTERCARD AGGREGATE MAXIMUM CREDIT LIMIT TO BE $25,000, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-107 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES AND WAGE RATES FOR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-108 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES AND WAGE RATES FOR THE NON-POLICE EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-109 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 2026 WAGE RATES FOR POLICE OFFICERS OF THE VILLAGE RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-111 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-600 TRUCK WITH PLOW AND SALT SPREADER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-112 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT NORTHEAST OHIO PUBLIC ENERGY COUNCIL (NOPEC) 2026 ENERGIZED COMMUNITY GRANT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-113 AN ORDINANCE HIRING BRANDON PESKA 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 $35.39 PER HOUR, 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
Feb26, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Burton Township
Notice is hereby given that the Burton Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for an area variance to the Burton Township Zoning Resolution on the 10th day of March, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at: Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio 44021
This application #1713-26, submitted by Ken Ashba requests an area variance to change property lines to separate a shared driveway which would be nonconforming once separated. He seeks relief from Article IV, Section 607.0, Paragraph A, Driveways, of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. He asks that this be granted for the lot located at: 14405 Aquilla Road in Burton Township Ohio, Parcel #04-150953.
Additional details are included in the application, a copy of which may be requested by contacting the Burton Township BZA Secretary at Elana.BurtonTownship@gmail.com.
Following the public hearing, any other business as it relates to the responsibility of the Board, will be discussed and action taken as needed.
Elana Koh, Secretary
Feb26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
2025 FINANCIAL REPORT
GEAUGA SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The 2025 Annual Financial Report of the Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District is available for viewing at the District Office, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, Ohio 44024 and was filed through the Auditor of State Hinkle System.
Colleen Lair, Administrative Assistant
Feb26, 2026
BID NOTICE
CRUSHED LIMESTONE
CHARDON TOWSHIP
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Chardon Township Trustees at the regular township meeting on March 18, 2026, at the Chardon Township Town Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, Chardon, OH 44024 until 7:00 PM at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud.
Bids shall be submitted on blank forms provided for the purpose by calling the road superintendent, Jason Bosma, at 440.286.3711
Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100), guaranteeing that a contract will be entered into if accepted. The envelope shall be clearly marked “CRUSHED LIMESTONE BID” and mailed to Edward Slusarski, Fiscal Officer, 9949 Mentor Road, Chardon OH 44024.
The Board of Chardon Township Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject all bids or any part thereof or waive any informalities.
CHARDON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Edward Slusarski, Fiscal Officer
Feb26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections B-C of Messenger Road, CH-0031
Auburn Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 March 13, 2026 and read publicly at 10:05 am local time at the above address. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $640,000.00.
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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners. This legal notice is posted at the following website:
https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Feb26, 2026
