2026-03-25 The Republic 60158650
Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for a public CMc project under IC 5-32: By: CORE Construction, 8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240 (CMc) On behalf of: Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Project: Mt. Healthy Elementary School Renovation Sealed bids will be received up to 2:00 PM (ET) on April 14th, 2026. A public bid opening will be held at the time noted above at the following location. Bids shall be submitted at this location. Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation 12150 East State Road 58 Columbus, IN 47201 Bidders may request the Pre-Qualification Form and the Bid Documents electronically by emailing such requests to: Brian Schnepf brianschnepf@coreconstruction.com Thad Heinold thadheinold@coreconstruction.com Greg Campen gregcampen@coreconstruction.com Bid Security in the amount of five (5) % of the amount of the Bid, must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2026 60158650 R 03-25—04-01-2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158588
Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03D01-2603-EU-00153l NOTICE 0F UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Superior Court l, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Paula L. Mitchell was on March 15, 2026, appointed personal representative of the estate of Keith C. Mitchell, deceased, who died on November 14, 2025. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Columbus, Indiana:3/16/2026 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court 1 Elizabeth E. James (#36858-03) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone:(812) 372-1303 60158588 3/18, 3/25/2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158716
Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03C01-2603-EU-001528 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Circuit Court, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Lynieca D. Brooks and Trista L. Krueger were on March 17, 2026, appointed administrators of the estate of Lovie Arlene Guthrie, deceased, who died on January 3, 2026. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at March 18, 2026, Indiana: Columbus Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit Court Lora R. Mount (#29715-03) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone: (812) 372-1303 60158716 R 03-25—04-01-2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158760
Legal Advertising STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT 2 CASE NO. 03D02-2603-EU-001532 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA MITCHELL, PRESUMED DECEASED ORDER SETTING HEARING Comes now the Petitioner, Sonny J. Mitchell, having filed his Petition for Issuance of Letter and for Unsupervised Administration, and the Court being duly advised now FINDS and ORDERS as follows: 1. Petitioner has alleged that Donna Mitchell has been absent from her usual place of residence, Bartholomew County, Indiana, for more than five (5) years. 2. Pursuant to I.C. § 29-2-6-1, after thirty (30) days’ notice has been given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation published at the capital of the state, and also in a paper published in the county where Donna Mitchell last resided in such state, this Court shall hold a hearing to determine Whether a presumption of death should be issued and administration of Donna Mitchell’s estate shall be granted. 3. This matter is set for hearing on May 8th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. with fifteen (15) minutes set aside. SO ORDERED 3/20/2026 David A. Nowak Judge, Bartholomew Superior Court 2 60158760 3/25/2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158575
Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Bartholomew Superior Court 1 of Bartholomew County, Indiana, in Cause No. 03D01-2404-MF-002329wherein Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC was Plaintiff, and Tony L. Brown, United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development, State of Indiana and Allied Collection Service, Inc. were Defendants, required me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on the 5th day of May, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeus auction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Bartholomew County, Indiana. PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, LYING IN SANDCREEK TOWNSHIP, BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 1 1/2 INCH IRON PIPE MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 22’ 12” WEST (AN ASSUMED BEARING) ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD 500E A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO A MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00” WEST 190.00 FEET TO A MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22’ 12” EAST 690.00 FEET TO A MONUMENT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD 600S; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE AND SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 190.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.01 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. More commonly known as 9434 E 600 S, Elizabethtown, IN 47232-9553 Parcel No. 03-86-23- 000-001.400-018 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. /s/ BRYAN K. REDMOND BRYAN K. REDMOND, Plaintiff Attorney Attorney # 22108-29 FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Chris Lane, Sheriff Sand Creek Township NOTICE FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. 60158575 (R) 03-25 - 04-01-08-2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158625
Legal Advertisement MDK # 25-026273 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2602-MF-001009 PHH Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. Michael B. Hopkins, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Michael B. Hopkins: BE IT KNOWN, that PHH Mortgage Corporation, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, Stephanie A. Reinhart, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit Court its Complaint against Defendant Michael B. Hopkins, and the said Plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence and whereabouts of the Defendant, Michael B. Hopkins, upon diligent inquiry is unknown, and that said cause of action is for default on the promissory note and to foreclose a mortgage on the following described real estate in Bartholomew County, State of Indiana, to wit: Lot Numbered Forty-Nine (49) in Redman’s Subdivision of Blocks “E”, “F”, “G” and “H” in Shroyer’s First Addition to the Town of Lowell, as recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 149, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. commonly known as 2043 Shady Lane, Columbus, IN 47201. NOW, THEREFORE, said Defendant is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Complaint against them and that unless they appear and answer or otherwise defend thereto within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published, judgment by default may be entered against said Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated Clerk, Bartholomew Circuit Court Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06) J. Dustin Smith (29493-06) Nicholas M. Smith (31800-15) Chris Wiley (26936-10) Attorneys for Plaintiff MDK LEGAL P.O. Box 165028 Columbus OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 614-220-5611 Facsimile: 614-220-5613 Email: sef-SAReinhart @mdklegal.com 60158625 (R) 03-25 - 04-01-08-2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158715
Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03C01-2603-EU-001520 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Circuit Court, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Philip A. Harlow, Jr. was on March 17, 2026, appointed personal representative of the estate of Philip A. Harlow Sr., deceased, who died on January 27, 2026. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Columbus, Indiana: March 19, 2026. Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit Court Blake C. Reed (#28026-49) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone: (812) 372-1303 60158715 R 03-25—04-01-2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158508
Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 03D02-2603-EU-001404 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FELIX A. MEGERLE, DECEASED In the Superior Court 2 of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Felix D. Megerle, Jr., on March 9, 2026 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Felix A. Megerle, deceased, who died on October 19, 2025. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Columbus, Indiana, March 10, 2026. Shari J. Lentz CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 2 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA Attorney: Jason H. Guthrie Thomasson, Guthrie, Schuh-Ogle &Happel, P.C. 50 Washington Street, Suite 3A P. O. Box 2086 Columbus, IN 47202-2086 Telephone: (812) 372-5785 60158508 03-18-25-2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158731
Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW IN THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NUNBER 03D01-2603-MI-001670 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF EVELYN GRACE LEFFLER Petitioner NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Be it hereby known that Evelyn Grace Leffler has petitioned the Bartholomew Courts to formally change her name from Evelyn Grace Leffler to Evelyn Grace Baker said Petition for name change having been filed on the 20th day of March, 2026. Any person has the right to file objections to the name change. Shari J. Lentz Clerk of Bartholomew County 60158731 R: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/2026
2026-03-25 The Republic 60158568
Legal Advertisement TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana, in Cause No. 03C01-2510-MF-006261wherein PNC Bank, National Association was Plaintiff, and Kimberly Mills, The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Shadow Creek Homeowners Association, Inc., Forum Credit Union, Amsterdam Capital Solutions LLC, State of Indiana, Department of Revenue and The United States of America, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service were Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public online sale to the highest bidder on the 5th day of May, 2026, at the hour of 10 a.m., with a closing time of 11 a.m., or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www. zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Lot Numbered 128 in Shadow Creek Farms, Section Two, as recorded March 19, 2002 as Instrument No. 2002-4937 in Plat Book “Q”, page 316C, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. More commonly known as: 3285 Lakestream Drive, Columbus, IN 47201 Parcel No. 03-85- 02-230-000.104-005 Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. “Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 03C01-2510-MF-006261 in the Circuit Court of the County of Bartholomew, Indiana.” Attorney for Plaintiff: Stephanie A. Reinhart ATTORNEY NO. 25071-06 MDK Legal P.O. Box 165028 Columbus OH 43216-5028 Chris Lane Sheriff of Bartholomew County Columbus Township 3285 Lakestream Drive Street Address The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein. 60158568 (R) 03-25 - 04-01-08-2026

