Legal Notices 6-4-26
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000131 – FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plainfiff vs. BOBEA L. COOK, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Bobea L Cook, John Doe, name unknown, spouse of Bobea L. Cook, will take notice that on February 20, 2026, the Plaintiff, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, with the above reference case number. The object of and demand for relief in the Complaint is to foreclose upon the Plaintiff’s Mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which the Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing Defendant(s) have or claim to have an interest:
The following described real property, situated in the Township of Chardon, County of Geauga, and State of Ohio: And known as being part of Lot 154, Tract No. 3 of said Township and described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pipe bearing North 87 degrees 13’ 40” West a distance of 100.0 feet from an Iron pipe set on the Northly margin of the Chardon-Euclid Road at the Southwesterly corner of land owned by C.M. Litton, et al. as recorded in Volume 217, Page 466 of Geauga County Deed Records; thence continuing North 87 degrees 13’ 40” West along the Northerly margin of said road 100.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 02 degrees 28’ 15” East a distance of 400.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 87 degrees 13’ 40” East a distance of 100.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 02 degrees 28’ 15” West a distance of 400.0 feet to the place of beginning, Containing 0.918 acres of land as surveyed October, 1947, by Richard Sperry, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. Being the same which Joel R. Cook died on November 28, 2016 by Deed Dated December 13, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 in the County of Geauga, State of OH in 201600915022 Book: 2023 and Page: 3378 conveyed unto Bobea L. Cook Tax ID: 06-018300
Property address: 11248 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
PPN: 06-018300
The Defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) day after the last publication of the legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.
By Benjamin M. Rodriguez (0079289), BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 6725 Miami Avenue, Suite 202, Cincinnati, OH 45243. Phone: (866) 519-1889; Fax: (513) 492-2016; email: Ben.Rodriguez@brockandscott.com
May21-28 Jun4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga Park District
Per Ohio Revised Code 5705.30, the Geauga Park District 2027 Tax Budget is currently available for public inspection at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under News & Updates, and two copies are available to review in person at Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center in Chardon, prior to a public hearing on said budget at the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting at the Meyer Center on June 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
John Oros, Executive Director
Jun4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX BUDGET HEARING
Chester Township
The Chester Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 6:35 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2026 for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. A copy of the 2027 budget can be reviewed at Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 through July 9, 2026.
Patricia Jarrett, Fiscal Officer
Jun4, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Chagrin Valley Mini Storage
Public online auction to take place on www.bid13.com to satisfy liens from Chagrin Valley Mini Storage. The units are located at 10056 Kinsman Rd., Novelty, OH 44072. The auctions will end on June 19, 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.
Lisa Wiece, 32600 Monroe Ct., #107B, Solon, OH 44139 / 246 / 10×10 / Household
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
Jun4-11, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga County Public Library
The Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm with the June Board meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at our Thompson Branch, 6645 Madison Road, Thompson, OH 44086. – A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer at 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer
Jun4, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Geauga County
Pursuant to Section 307.37 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Geauga County Board of Commissioners will hold two Public Hearings; June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Offices, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Room B303, Chardon, Ohio 44024 pertaining to updating the Permit Fee Schedule. The proposed amendment is available for public inspection during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Geauga County Board of Commissioners’ Office, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024
A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s internet site on the world wide web. Go to https://geauga.oh.gov/public-hearings/ to view this legal notice.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Jun4-11, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Troy Township
Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on applications for an appeal for a variance to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution on the 15th day of June, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
Application Numbers ZP26-6 and ZP26-7 submitted by Mel J Miller. ZP26-6 requests that he be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for an accessory structure for a home occupation. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section 402.3.0(2)(c) which states that it shall not exceed 700 sq. ft. per acre to a maximum of 3500 sq. ft. He is requesting 7344 sq. ft. for a variance of 3844 sq. ft. ZP26-7 requests that a conditional zoning certificate be granted for a home occupation for a cabinet company. Mel J Miller has filed applications for area and condition zoning certificates and wants them to be granted in the R-3 district for the property located at 17299 Jug Road in Troy Township PPN #32-050600.
Lisa Murphy, Secretary
Jun4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE
Munson Township
Board of Zoning Appeals
Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on June 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.
Continued CASE 26-10: Petersen Holdings LLC, 12236 Mayfield Rd., Chardon, OH – requests to construct a 37’ x 20’ accessory building 0’ from the west side lot line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard setback is 20’.
CASE 26-11: Kurt & Laurie Kiss, 11668 Basswood, Chardon, OH – request to construct a new home 60’ from the front road right-of-way. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum setback from the front road right-of-way is 80’.
CASE 26-12: Craig Weissbrod, 12853 Heath Rd., Chesterland, OH – requests to construct a 24’ x 45’ detached garage with an 8’ x 27’ lean-to 16’ from the south lot line; and to keep an existing 10’ x 12’ shed approx. 1’ from the south side lot line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – the minimum side yard setback is 25’.
Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary
Jun4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
2027 TAX BUDGET HEARING
Two copies of the proposed 2027 Tax Budget for Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for inspection on or after June 5, 2026, at the Newbury Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, Ohio. These copies will be available from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday during normal workdays. Please call ahead or schedule an appointment before coming in. You may contact the Town Hall Administrative Office at 440-564-5997. A Public Hearing on this Tax Budget will be held at the Newbury Fire Station, 11111 Kinsman Rd., Newbury Township at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 2026.
Lindsay M. Pollock, Fiscal Officer
Jun4, 2026
