Legal Notices 3-26-26
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 beginning March 26, 2026 and run for 14 days. 28 carbon fiber SCBA cylinders for MSA systems, Aug 2021 mfg date, sold AS-IS. Full description on the listing (search MSA SCBA cylinders).
Cindy Lausin, Fiscal Officer
Mar26 Apr2, 2026
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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 beginning March 26, 2026 and run for 14 days. 14 MSA Firehawk M7 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units, with 24 masks & more, sold AS-IS. Full description on the listing (search MSA Firehawk M7 SCBA).
Cindy Lausin, Fiscal Officer
Mar26 Apr2, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
DUST CONTROL BID
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees will receive sealed proposals until 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026, proposals will be opened and read aloud at 8:00 pm during the Trustees’ meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 for the Spraying of MC70, CRS OR AEP and the spreading of washed #8 limestone on Township Roads in Huntsburg Township, during the 2026 construction season.
Bid proposals may be obtained by calling the Huntsburg Township Fiscal Officer at 440-636-5486 or mailing 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 2026 Construction Season”.
BY ORDER OF THE HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer
Mar26 Apr2, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR AN AREA VARIANCE TO THE 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-2026-3, on the 13th day of April 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Chester Town Hall.
The applicant, Brian Boss is requesting an area variance for his property located at 11191 Winding Brook Lane. He proposes building his accessory building closer to the road than the required 70 feet from the road right-of-way. This proposal is in violation of Section 501.3 (C) of the Chester Township Zoning Resolution.
Kathleen McCarthy
Administrative Assistant
Mar26, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR AN AREA VARIANCE TO THE 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-2026-4, on the 13th day of April 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Chester Town Hall.
The applicants, Alyssa and Cody Timmer are requesting an area variance for their property located at 11545 Blackberry Lane. They propose building their accessory building in the front yard. This proposal is in violation of Section 501.3 (C) of the Chester Township Zoning Resolution.
Kathleen McCarthy
Administrative Assistant
Mar26, 2026
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CHESTER TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION O.R.C. SECTION 519.12 (D)
Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number ZC-2026-1 to the Chester Township Zoning Resolution at the Chester Town Hall located at 12701 Chillicothe Road, at 7:00 p.m. on April 15, 2026.
The motion proposing to amend the Zoning Resolution will be available for examination at the Chester Town Hall during regular office hours and available on the Chester Township website from March 19, 2026 to the end of all public hearings.
After the conclusion of the public hearing, the matter will be submitted to the board of township trustees for its action.
Kathleen McCarthy
Administrative Assistant
Mar26, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR A VARIANCE TO THE BURTON TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Burton Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for a variance to the Burton Township Zoning Resolution on the 14th day of April, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio 44021
This application #1717-26, submitted by Jacob Byler requests an area variance to allow a front setback of 65’. He seeks relief from Article IV, Section 402.7, Paragraph A1 of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. He asks that this be granted for the lot located at: 14347 Hubbard Road in Burton Township, Ohio, Parcel #04-013480.
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
Mar26, 2026
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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
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Village of Burton
The Village of Burton Board of Zoning Appeals meeting set for Tuesday, March 31, 2026 has been withdrawn and cancelled.
Lynn McCollum-Arnold
Deputy Administrative Assistant
Mar26, 2026
