Legal Notices 4-23-26
PUBLIC NOTICE
Geauga Transit intends to submit a proposal for a capital grant under the provision of 49 USC Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act to provide transportation service for the elderly and disabled within Geauga County. The grant proposal will request additional operating assistance.
It is projected that 35,000 riders will use Geauga Transit annually for various activities, including but not limited to transportation to work, medical appointments, and senior centers. Geauga Transit invites comments and proposals from all interested public, private and paratransit operators including taxi operators, for the provision of transportation service to the elderly and disabled within our service area.
Operators who are interested in offering proposals to provide service should contact Andrea Aaby, Director of Compliance & Development, at aaaby@laketran.com to obtain full details of the type of transportation service that is needed prior to preparing a proposal.
Written comments or proposals must be submitted within 30 days to the agency at the above address with a copy to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, 1299 Superior Street E, Cleveland, OH 44114; Attention: Leah Telepak re: Section 5310-Public Notice
Apr23, 2026
ISSUE # 2
NOTICE OF ELECTION
On Tax Levy in Excess of
the Ten Mill Limitation
Revised Code Sections
3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Bainbridge Township, Ohio, passed on the 12th day of January, 2026, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the Primary Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of May, 2026 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:
An additional tax for the benefit of Bainbridge Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,015,989 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $42 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS,
OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.
Dennis M. Pavella, Chair
Tyler Plants, Director
Apr16-23, 2026
ISSUE # 3
NOTICE OF ELECTION
On Local Option Question(s)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the 23rd day of December, 2025, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the Primary Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of May, 2026, in the precinct designated as follows:
Precinct Hambden Township Precinct C
On the questions designated as follows:
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Hambden Convenient, L.L.C. an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 12515 G.A.R. Highway, Chardon (Hambden Township), OH 44024 in this precinct?
The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS,
OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.
Dennis M. Pavella, Chair
Tyler Plants, Director
Apr16-23, 2026
ISSUE # 4
NOTICE OF ELECTION
On Local Option Question(s)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the 28th day of January, 2026, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the Primary Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of May, 2026, in the precinct designated as follows:
Precinct Thompson Township Precinct B
On the questions designated as follows:
Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted by Kuhnle Motor Sports Park, L.L.C., dba Kuhnle Motorsports Park, an applicant for D-1, D-2, D-3 liquor permits, who is engaged in the business of operating a motorsports park at 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson (Thompson Township), OH 44086 in this precinct?
The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS,
OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.
Dennis M. Pavella, Chair
Tyler Plants, Director
Apr16-23, 2026
ISSUE # 5
NOTICE OF ELECTION
On Local Option Question(s)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the 28th day of January, 2026, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the Primary Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of May, 2026, in the precinct designated as follows:
Precinct Thompson Township Precinct B
On the questions designated as follows:
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Kuhnle Motor Sports Park, L.L.C., dba Kuhnle Motorsports Park an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a motorsports park at 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson (Thompson Township), OH 44086 in this precinct?
The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS,
OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.
Dennis M. Pavella, Chair
Tyler Plants, Director
Apr16-23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
2026 ROAD MATERIALS BID
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees will receive sealed proposals until 2:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026, proposals will be opened and read aloud for the following road materials at 8:00 pm during the township meeting May 6th. Road materials included are #57, #67, #304, #411, #617 Limestone, #57 Steel and Light Slag and #4 Steel and Light Slag, washed #8 limestone, cold mix, asphalt grindings, cinders and salt, Materials are to be delivered on an as needed basis to our designated yard.
All bids are to be marked Road Materials Bid and sent to Huntsburg Township, P.O. Box 280, Huntsburg OH 44046. 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.
Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer
Apr16-23, 2026
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-2026-2 to the Chester Township Zoning Resolution at the Chester Town Hall located at 12701 Chillicothe Road, at 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 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 April 15, 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
Apr23, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on April 9, 2026. The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
ORDINANCE 26-110 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO.
ORDINANCE 26-114 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 911.25 ENTITLED “REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER METER REPLACEMENT AND PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.”
ORDINANCE 26-120 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DRIVEWAY CURB CUT ON TARE CREEK PARKWAY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-121 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE MIDDLEFIELD-CARDINAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-122 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ANDRITZ SEPARATION INC. FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SCREEN REHABILITATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,828.00 AS THE LOWEST AND MOST RESPONSIVE BID, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 26-123 AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF CLIFF HARRISON, SERVICE FOREMAN, RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE MARCH 30, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-124 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KURTZ SALVAGE, LLC d/b/a/ KURTZ DISCOUNT GROCERY FOR THE LEASE OF SPACE IN THE FORMER BFG BUILDING, 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
Apr23, 2026
