Legal Notices 7-23-26
NOTICE TO GEAUGA COUNTY TAXPAYERS
PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES
Last Day for Payment of Second Half of 2025 REAL ESTATE TAX IS August 4, 2026
Notice is hereby given the Treasurer’s books for the Second Half 2025 real property tax collection are now open for payment and will close for the first half on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, second half taxes paid (or postmarked in the case of mail payments) after August 5, 2026 will accrue a 10% penalty.
Further, it is the property owner’s responsibility to notify this office in writing when an address is changed or when a mortgage is paid or sold to another company in order that the tax bill is sent to the correct address.
Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills; however, the Ohio Revised Code provides the property owner is responsible for payments even if you did not receive your bill. Please call us if you have not received a tax bill unless you have made previous arrangements with a financial institution to pay them.
FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL WILL NOT AVOID A PENALTY.
Military Reservists and National Guard members who are called to active duty may defer payment of their real estate taxes until six months after their tour of duty ends. Spouses and/or dependent parents may also be eligible for this tax deferment.
Taxes may be paid at the Treasurer’s office located in The Opera House, 211 Main Street, Suite 1A, Chardon, OH 44024. A drop box has also been installed near the entrance for your convenience. Payments placed in the drop box on the last day of collection will be collected and posted the next day. Payments received in the drop box on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 will be considered late and penalties will apply.
Regular Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks should be made payable to: Geauga County Treasurer. Phone: 440-279-2000
Christopher P. Hitchcock
Treasurer, Geauga County
Publish as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 323.08
Jul16-23, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000368 – CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff vs. LORA LEVENDOSKY, et al., Defendants
To: the Unknown Administrator, Executor or Fiduciary, Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Unknown Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, and Beneficiaries of Greg Malenda, Deceased, you will take notice that on May 28, 2026, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint for foreclosure in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 26-F-000368, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff the sum of $207,697.65, plus interest at 3.500% per annum from October 01, 2025, plus late charges and fees applicable to the terms of a Promissory Note secured by a Mortgage on the real property, which has a street address of 8902 Taylor May Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, being permanent Parcel Number: 02-308350. 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 twenty-eighth day following the last date of Publication.
By Austin R. Decker, 0100918; Brian S. Jackson, 0068516; Crystal L. Saresky, 0091328; Nathan R. Duvelius, 0095144; Brandon W. Ellis, 0099077; Christina R. Griffith, 0102095; Alexander D. Weisser, 0103287; Bethany T. Carr, 0105504; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC; Attorneys for Plaintiff; 2400 Chamber Center Dr. Suite 220; Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017; Telephone: 470-321-7112/Facsimile: 833-310-1332; Email: kyohfilings@raslg.com
Jul2-9-16-23-30 Aug6, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Village of Burton
Notice is hereby given that the Village of Burton’s Tax Board will hold a meeting in the office to discuss abatement requests on Wednesday July 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Lynn Arnold,
Deputy Administrative Assistant
Jul23, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000240 – NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff vs. VICTORIA K. HUDSON AKA VICTORIA K. HUDSON-MAVER, et al., Defendants
To: the Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, and/or Administrators of Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, Deceased, whose last known address is unknown, and Van Doe, Name Unknown, Unknown Spouse if any of Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, whose last known address is 14752 Russell Ln, Novelty, OH 44072, and who cannot be served, will take notice that on 04/09/2026, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Foreclosure and other Equitable Relief in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 26-F-000240 against Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, and/or Administrators of Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, Deceased, Van Doe, Name Unknown, Unknown Spouse if any of Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, and others as Defendants, alleging that Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, Deceased, is in default for all payments from July 1, 2025; that on January 29, 2016, Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, Deceased, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed in which said Defendant agreed, among other things, to pay the Note and to comply with all of the terms of the Mortgage Deed hereinafter described, which Mortgage Deed was filed in the Recorder’s Office of Geauga County, Ohio on February 1, 2016, recorded in Instrument No. 201600901331 that, further, the balance due on the Note is $224,538.77 with interest at the rate of 7.000000% per annum from July 1, 2025; that to secure the payment of the Note, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed to and thereby conveying, in fee simple, the following described premises: Situated in the State of Ohio, in the County of Geauga, and in the City of Novelty: Commonly known as 14752 Russell Ln, Novelty, OH 44072 and further alleging that the aforesaid Mortgage is a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer; that the Note is in default, whereby the conditions set forth in the Note and Mortgage have been broken, that the Mortgage has become absolute and that Plaintiff is entitled, therefore, to have the Mortgage foreclosed, the premises sold, and the proceeds applied in payment of Plaintiff’s claims; that the Defendants, Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, and/or Administrators of Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, Deceased and Van Doe, Name Unknown, Unknown Spouse if any of Victoria K. Hudson aka Victoria K. Hudson-Maver, among others, may have or claim to have some interest in or lien upon said premises; that all of the Defendants are required to set forth any claim, lien or interest in or upon the premises that he, she, or it may have or claim to have or be forever barred therefrom; that Plaintiff’s Mortgage be declared to be a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer, if any, that its Mortgage be foreclosed; that all liens be marshaled; that the equity of redemption of all Defendants be forever cut off, barred, and foreclosed; that upon the sale of said premises the proceeds be paid to Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of its existing lien and the interest, together with its disbursements, advancements, and costs herein expended; and for such other and further relief to which is may be entitled in equity or at law.
Defendants are further notified that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before September 3, 2026, which includes twenty-eight (28) days from the last publishing, or judgment may be rendered as prayed for therein.
By Michael A. Moccia (106163), Sandhu Law Group, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff; 1213 Prospect Ave. Suite 300, Cleveland, OH; Telephone: 216-373-1001
Jul23-30 Aug6, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga, Case No. 23-F-000187 – Crosscountry Mortgage LLC (Plaintiff) vs. Stephanie L. Foucher, 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: 12963 Lynn Rd., Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at www.buddybartonauctions.com
Parcel Number: 11-161100
Said Premises Appraised: $325,000.00
Minimum Bid: $216,666.67
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com.
Bidding Open Date: August 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date: August 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date: September 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date: September 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $10,000 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
Jul23-30 Aug6, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Troy Township
Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for a variance to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution on the 3rd day of August, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
This application #ZP26-21, submitted by Marc Cohen and North Coast Architects, Inc., requests that he be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for lot coverage. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section 404.7 which states that “Maximum lot coverage shall be 40 (forty) percent.” They wish 41.5 percent lot coverage for a variance of 0.44 percent. Marc Cohen and North Coast Architects, Inc. on behalf of Electrolock has filed an application for an area zoning certificate and wants it to be granted for the property located in the M-1 zoning district at 17930 Great Lakes Parkway in Troy Township PPN # 32-072323.
This application #ZP26-24, submitted by Melvin J Miller, requests that he be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for an accessory building for a Home Occupation. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section 402.3.0(A)(2)(c) which states that an accessory building for a Home Occupation shall not exceed a maximum of 3,500 square feet. They wish for 4,800 square feet for a variance of 1,300 square feet. Melvin has filed an application for an area zoning certificate and wants it to be granted for the property located in the R-3 zoning district at 17299 Jug Road in Troy Township PPN # 32-050600.
Lisa Murphy, Zoning Secretary
Jul23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 26-F-000143 – The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-22 vs Luann M. Hartman aka Luann Hartman, David W. Hartman, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 16910 HOSMER RD, MIDDLEFIELD, GEAUGA, OH, 44062;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 25-031650
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on August 18, 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: September 1, 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 26F000143 into the search bar.
Jul23-30 Aug6, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 25-F-000163 – Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee vs Todd Wright aka Todd Wright, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 17802 MAYFIELD ROAD, HUNTSBURG, GEAUGA, OH, 44065;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 16-070800 and 16-070900
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on August 18, 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: September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000 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 25F000163 into the search bar.
Jul23-30 Aug6, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District will be accepting sealed proposals until Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at 5138 Enterprise Blvd., Warren, OH 44481, opened, and read for:
THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORT, PROCESSING, RECYCLING OR LAWFULLY DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED AT GEAUGA-TRUMBULL SWMD FACILITIES LOCATED IN TRUMBULL AND GEAUGA COUNTIES, OHIO.
A copy of the specifications along with proposal pages may be obtained at the Solid Waste District office at 5138 Enterprise Blvd, Warren, OH 44481 or on the District website at www.startrecycling.com
FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPOSAL FROM THE DISTRICT MAY RESULT IN PROPOSAL REJECTION DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROPOSAL RESPONSE FORMAT AND OFFICIAL ADDENDUM NOTIFICATION/S.
Proposals from corporations not charted in Ohio MUST be accompanied by proper certifications that such corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio.
Attention to the submitting party is directed to the requirements that each proposal must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit, properly executed by the submitting party. Further, the submitting party will be required to execute an affidavit required by Sec. 5719.042 of the Ohio Revised Code. No payment shall be made on any contract for which no such affidavit has been submitted.
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. In addition, the District Board of Directors reserves the right to participate in the state contracts, which the Department of Administrative Services, Office of State Purchasing has entered into for the purchase of supplies, equipment and certain materials pursuant to ORC Section 125.04. No proposals may be withdrawn for at least sixty (60) days after the opening thereof.
Each submitting party must ensure that no employees and applicants for employment are discriminated against because of race, sex, color, or national origin.
CLEARLY INDICATE THE ITEM BEING PROPOSED, DATE AND TIME OF SCHEDULED PROPOSAL OPENING, AS WELL AS THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PERSON OR BUSINESS SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: AUGUST 13, 2026.
Jennifer Jones, Director
Jul23, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Russell Township
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have one Public Hearing to consider an application of appeal requesting a variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road.
Variance Application #578, submitted by Applicants Kateryna Nanotska & Sergei Pavlov, owners of property at 14480 Caves Road, parcel number 26-167100. The Applicants are seeking a variance to construct a 16×28 shed with a side yard setback of 8ft in lieu of the required 30 ft (Section 5.2.B).
The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
Bonnie Guyer, Secretary
Jul23-30, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000372 – U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2025-NQM4, Plaintiff vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SPOUSES AND ASSIGNS AND THE UNKNOWN GUARDIANS OF MINOR AND/OR INCOMPETENT HEIRS OF LEONARD B. BOLDEN III AKA LEONARD BOLDEN, et al., Defendants
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SPOUSES AND ASSIGNS AND THE UNKNOWN GUARDIANS OF MINOR AND/OR INCOMPETENT HEIRS OF LEONARD B. BOLDEN III AKA LEONARD BOLDEN, whose last known addresses are unknown and all of whose residences are unknown, will hereby take notice that on May 29th, 2026, Plaintiff filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 26-F-000372 in said Court against THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SPOUSES AND ASSIGNS AND THE UNKNOWN GUARDIANS OF MINOR AND/OR INCOMPETENT HEIRS OF LEONARD B. BOLDEN III AKA LEONARD BOLDEN, et al. praying for Judgment of $186,206.75 with interest at the rate of 8.00000% per annum from December 1, 2025, until paid and for foreclosure of a mortgage on the following described real estate, to wit:
PARCEL NO. 11-251850
STREET ADDRESS: 12477 Valley View Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026
A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
and that Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or cause to be paid said Judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Geauga County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise, and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be applied to Plaintiff’s Judgment and for such other relief to which Plaintiff is entitled.
Said Defendant(s) will take notice that they will be required to answer said Complaint on or before twenty-eight (28) days from the final publication run date or judgment will be rendered accordingly.
By Padgett Law Group, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 8087 Washington Village Drive, Ste. 220, Dayton, Ohio 45458. Phone:(850)422-2520; Fax:(850)422-2567; OHAttorney@padgettlawgroup.com
Jul23-30 Aug6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
American Towers LLC is proposing to collocate antennas at a centerline height of 230 feet onto existing 260.3-foot telecommunications tower; add a 4-foot by 4-foot lease space within an existing telecommunications tower compound, along with a 30ft buffer surrounding the current lease area and access/utility easement at 16820 Rock Creek Road, Thompson, Geauga County, OH 44086-8756, 30-095927.
American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to enviro.services@americantower.com. Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801. Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact concerns and must be received on or before August 27, 2026. This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project.
Jul23-30, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ANNUAL TAX BUDGET HEARINGS
GEAUGA COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION
The Geauga County Budget Commission will hold a special meeting for the 2027 Tax Budget Hearings beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, and Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, 215 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio for the following taxing districts:
Monday, August 17, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Thompson Twp. & Thompson Park
Bainbridge Twp.
Troy Twp.
Chardon Twp.
Burton Twp.
Montville Twp.
10:00 a.m.
Claridon Twp.
Parkman Twp.
Chester Twp.
Hambden Twp.
Munson Twp.
West Geauga Recreation District
1:15 p.m.
Newbury Twp.
Huntsburg Twp.
Middlefield Twp.
Auburn Twp.
Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste
Geauga County
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Russell Park 1545
Chester Park
Russell Citizen’s Park
Geauga Library
City of Chardon
Burton Village
Burton Library
9:45 a.m.
Middlefield Village and East Geauga Fire District
South Russell Village
Geauga Park District
Russell Twp.
1:15 p.m.
Geauga Public Health
Charles E. Walder, Auditor
Secretary/Budget Commission
Jul16-23, 2026
