Legal Notices 6-25-26
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO. 2026-1183 – 1997 BAYLINER TROPHY/BRET A. MCCARTHY, Petitioner vs. PATRICK S. PIERCE, Respondent
Patrick S. Pierce, whose last known address is 11136 Plank Road, Huntsburg, OH 44046 shall take notice that on April 2, 2026, the Petitioner filed an action in the Court of Common Pleas, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, 125 S. Diamond Street, Mercer, PA 16137, regarding title for a 1997 Bayliner, Trophy 20-foot, ID Hull #USCB24FF169. Respondant should contact the Court Administrator at 724-662-3800.
A hearing on this matter is scheduled for the 29th day of July, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. in the Mercer County Common Pleas Court, Court Room 2.
One half hour is allocated for the same. The Court notes at the time of the hearing the Court intends to address the merits and resolve the Petition.
By Bret A. McCarthy, Petitioner
Jun11-18-25, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000213 – OC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FKA OHIO CATHOLIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, THEIR SPOUSES AND CREDITORS, LEGATEES, AND THE FIDUCIARY OF THE ESTATE, AND SPOUSE AND CREDITORS OF JOSEPH A. LEHMAN, DECEASED, et al., Defendants
To: Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Their Spouses and Creditors, Legatees, and The Fiduciary of The Estate, and Spouse and Creditors of Joseph A. Lehman, deceased you will take notice that on March 30, 2026, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint for foreclosure in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 26-F-000213, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff the sum of $118,342.89, plus interest at 3.25000% per annum from October 01, 2025, plus late charges and attorney fees applicable to the terms of a Promissory Note secured by a Mortgage on the real property, which has a street address of 10794 Thwing Road, Chardon, OH 44024, being permanent parcel number 06-082000.
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 30th day of July, 2026.
By Benjamin Hoen Attorney for Plaintiff, OC Federal Credit Union fka c/o Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200, Independence, OH 44131
Jun18-25 Jul2, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000285 – Onity Mortgage Corporation f/k/a PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Todd M. McCahill, deceased, et al., Defendants
The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Todd M. McCahill, deceased, whose last place of residence is unknown, but whose present place of residence is unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Todd M. McCahill, whose last place of residence is known as 13604 Hall Road, Chardon, OH 44024 but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on April 24, 2026, Onity Mortgage Corporation f/k/a PHH Mortgage Corporation, filed its Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. 26-F-000285 in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendants, The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Todd M. McCahill, deceased and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Todd M. McCahill, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 13604 Hall Road, Chardon, OH 44024, PPN #12-063000. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Geauga County Auditor’s Office located at 231 Main St., Chardon, OH 44024-1293.
The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.
The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 6th DAY OF August, 2026.
BY: CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPA; Ethan J. Clunk #0095546; Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner; 495 Wolf Ledges Pkwy; Akron, OH 44311; (330) 436-0300 – telephone;
(330) 436-0301 – facsimile; notice@clunkhoose.com
Jun25 Jul2-9, 2026
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 July 21, 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: August 4, 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 25F000414 into the search bar.”
Jun25 Jul2-9, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
2027 TAX BUDGET HEARING
Munson Township
Two copies of the proposed 2027 tax budget for the Township of Munson, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for public inspection until July 14, 2026 in the Munson Township office weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A public hearing on this budget will be held at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Todd R. Ray, Fiscal Officer
Jun25, 2026
Notice of Proposed Telecommunications Tower: Public Participation
Telecom Properties, LLC is proposing to construct a new lattice style telecommunications tower at 12647 Caves Rd., Chesterland, Geauga County, OH, 44026, N 41° 31’ 31.3”, W 81° 21’ 35.7”. The height of the tower will be 134.1-meters above ground level (440-feet above ground level) and 136.9-meters above ground level including appurtenances (449-feet above ground level with appurtenances). The tower will be lit with FAA Style E medium intensity dual lighting. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling RESCOM Environmental at 260-385-6999 during normal business hours. Any interested party may submit comments to RESCOM Environmental at PO Box 5516, Fort Wayne, IN 46895 on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. A1384844 and may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. If the filer is unable to submit electronically, or if filing electronically would be unreasonably burdensome, the Request may be submitted by mail to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, with a request for waiver under 47 CFR § 1.1304(b). A copy of the Request should be provided to RESCOM Environmental, Attn: Andrew Smith, P.O. Box 361, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Jun25, 2026
Notice of Proposed Telecommunications Tower: Public Participation
New Line Networks, LLC is proposing to construct a new monopole style telecommunications tower at 8034 Clay St, Thompson, Geauga County, OH, 44086, N 41° 39’ 11.9”, W 81° 04’ 59.8”. The height of the tower will be 45.7meters above ground level 150-feet above ground level) and 47.2-meters above ground level including appurtenances (155-feet above ground level with appurtenances). The tower will not be lit. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling RESCOM Environmental at 260-385-6999 during normal business hours. Any interested party may submit comments to RESCOM Environmental at PO Box 5516, Fort Wayne, IN 46895 on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. A1387386 and may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. If the filer is unable to submit electronically, or if filing electronically would be unreasonably burdensome, the Request may be submitted by mail to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, with a request for waiver under 47 CFR § 1.1304(b). A copy of the Request should be provided to RESCOM Environmental, Attn: Andrew Smith, P.O. Box 361, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Jun25, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX BUDGET HEARING
Auburn Township
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Auburn Township will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. on the “2027 Tax Budget” at Auburn Administration Building, 11010 Washington Street, Auburn Township, OH 44023.
The proposed “2027 Tax Budget” is available for review beginning June 25, 2026 at www.auburntownship.com and at the Auburn Administration Building, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
BY ORDER OF THE AUBURN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Daniel J. Matsko, Fiscal Officer
Jun25, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX BUDGET HEARING
Montville Township
Two copies of the proposed 2027 tax budget for the Township of Montville, Geauga County are on file and available for inspection after 6/18/26. Please e-mail khawkins@montvilletwp.geauga.oh.gov to make an appointment for viewing. A public hearing on the proposed tax budget will be held at the township office located at 9755 Madison Rd., Montville, Ohio on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Karen Hawkins, Fiscal Officer
Jun25, 2026
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-2026-9, on the 6th day of July 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Chester Town Hall.
The property owner, Jason Benson is requesting an area variance for his property located at 12964 Sperry Road. He proposes constructing a detached accessory building 43’ from the centerline of Wyandot Road where 100’ is required. This proposal is in violation of Section 501.17 of the Chester Township Zoning Resolution requiring a minimum Side Setback of 100’ on the street side of a corner lot.
Becky Geissinger,
Zoning Administrative Assistant
Jun25, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on June 11, 2026. The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
Resolution 26-05 A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer and Donation of an Unneeded Surplus Village of Middlefield Police Department Vehicle to the Middlefield Fire Department, and Declaring an Emergency.
Resolution 26-06 A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Declaring an Emergency.
Ordinance 26-142 An Ordinance Employing Jaiden Fix, as a Part-Time Streets Laborer, at the Rate of $18.00 Per Hour, Retroactively Effective May 28, 2026, and Declaring an Emergency.
Ordinance 26-143 An Ordinance Employing Nicholas J. Monachino, as a Part-Time Streets Laborer, at the Rate of $18.00 Per Hour, Retroactively Effective June 2, 2026, and Declaring an Emergency.
Ordinance 26-144 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services Agreement by and among the Village of Middlefield, Middlefield Township, Parkman Township, and Community Care Ambulance Inc., 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
Jun25, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR VARIANCE
BURTON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
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 7th day of July, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio 44021
This application #1731-26, submitted by Richard Pierce requests an area variance to allow a front setback variance of 68 feet. The total front set back will be 52 feet from the road right away. This will be an addition of a 12’ porch roof. He seeks relief from Article IV, Section 402.7 (B), Minimum Yard Setback, of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. He asks that this be granted for the lot located at: 16218 Georgette Drive in Burton Township, Ohio, Parcel #04-111700.
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
Jun25, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX BUDGET HEARING
Burton Township
The Burton Township Trustees will hold a public budget hearing on the proposed Burton Township Tax Budget for 2027 on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton Ohio. Two copies of the tax budget will be on file with the Township Fiscal Officer for public inspection once adopted by the Burton Township Trustees. Arrangements to review the budget can be made by contacting the Township office at 440-834-1500.
Katie O’Neill, Fiscal Officer
Jun25, 2026
