Public Notices

Legal Advertisement The following will be sold for charges: 3020 N NATIONAL RD COLUMBUS on 3/5/2026 @ 1:00PM 2018 CHRYSLER 2C4RC1EG5JR321744 $1,313.35 2017 HYUNDAI KM8SMDHF7HU255774 $8,766.61 2825 MERCHANT MILE COLUMBUS on 3/5/2026 @ 2:00PM 2019 GMC 3GKALMEV7KL109508 $1,424.14 2017 CHEVROLET 3GNCJPSB8HL216816 $2,137.20 3560 N NATIONAL RD COLUMBUS on 3/5/2026 @ 3:00PM 2020 FORD 1FMCU0G66LUB95915 $1,175.00 3580 N NATIONAL RD COLUMBUS on 3/5/2026 @ 4:00PM 2016 NISSAN 1N4AL3AP5GC129097 $8,224.95 60157423 hspaxlp R: 2/11

Legal Advertisement Notice is hereby given that on 2/24/2026 at 10 am a sale will be held at 4620 S High School Rd, for the sale of the mobile home located at: 6490 Arbor Oak Indianapolis, IN 46241, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Indiana against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. The Park reserves the right to bid and purchase the home.  1996 Windsor mobile home,  $125,000.00 60157448 hspaxlp R: 2/11/2026

Legal Avertisement HANNA’S WRECKER SERVICE INC 4540 E STATE ST COLUMBUS, IN 47201 THE FOLLOWING WILL BE SOLD FOR CHARGES 9:00 AM FEBRUARY 27, 2026 2006 CHE 2G1WB58K869141056 2249.00 60157453 hspaxlp R: 2/11/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2511-JT-006751 IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP: BF - DOB 1/24/2025 AND DARBY GENE DOWDEN (ALLEGED FATHER) HALEY FIELDS (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO: Any Unknown Alleged Father NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed a Petition for Involuntary Termination of your Parental Rights, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Bartholomew Circuit Court, 234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - 812-379-1605 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 5/12/2026 at 10:00 AM and to answer the Petition for Termination of your Parental Rights of said child. You are further notified that if the allegations in said petition are true, and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile Court may terminate your parent-child relationship; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship you will lose all parental rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support in said child; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship, it will be permanently terminated, and thereafter you may not contest an adoption or other placement of said child. You are entitled to representation by an attorney, provided by the State if applicable, throughout these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. If you have been appointed an attorney in the Child in Need of Services action involving the above-named child(ren), that attorney may not be automatically appointed to represent you in these proceedings. You must appear at the hearing currently scheduled in this matter and request that the Court appoint an attorney to represent you in these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you, in your absence, without further notice. Shari J. Lentz Clerk Robert Reel, 21244-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60157436 hspaxlp R: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Bartholomew County Commissioners will be receiving sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. EST on February 23, 2026 in The Commissioners’ Office at 440 Third Street, Columbus, Indiana to purchase the following items: One (1) 2026 or 2027 Tandem Truck with Snow Equipment. The information for Bidders, Bid Sheet Form and Specification on each bid item may be obtained from the Bartholomew County Highway during regular business hours. Bids are to submitted on forms prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Each bid item is to be marked to correspond with this legal notice and should be submitted separately. Each bid is to be accompanied by a surety bond of certified check in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the anticipated expenditure as set out in specifications for each item. Questions concerning any of the above bid item should be directed to the Bartholomew County Highway Dept. at 812-379-1660 The Bartholomew County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part of said bid. Advertise in The Republic on Wednesday 2/4/2026 and Wednesday 2/11/2026 The County Government Bldg. is wheelchair accessible. Call 812-379-1515 for additional accommodations. Bartholomew County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. 60157258 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2512-JC-007161 03C01-2512-JC-007162 IN THE MATTER OF: ALN - DOB 4/12/2023 RLB - DOB 9/3/2024 CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES AND LUIS E. BRISENO (FATHER) SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING. TO: Luis E Briseno NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the children to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Bartholomew Circuit Court, 234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - 812-379-1605 for a(n) hearing on 31st day of March, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor children are children in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the children including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. Shari J. Lentz Clerk Hallie Roots, 37345-30 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60157437 hspaxlp R: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 2 CAUSE NO. 03D02-2601-EU-000677 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA HULL , Deceased, HOLLY ELKINS, Personal Representative. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Cause No. 03D02-2601-EU-000677 In the Superior Court 2, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that, on January 30, 2026, Holly Elkins was appointed personal representative of the Estate of Rita Hull, who died on January 13, 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, on 2/3/2026 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Superior Court 2 Bartholomew County, Indiana Ann C. Coriden ANN CORIDEN LAW, LLC 445 5th St., Suite 110 Columbus, Indiana 47201 812-375-9850 60157309 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO: 03D01-2601-EU-000245 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF PHYLLIS M. BLAIR, DECEASED. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that TINA M. ELLIS was on January 15, 2026, appointed Executrix of the Estate of PHYLLIS M. BLAIR, deceased, and is serving as Executrix of the Decedent’s estate. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said 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, January 15, 2026 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Superior Court of Bartholomew County J. Alex Zimmerman Attorney for Executrix P.O. Box 1135 North Vernon, IN 47265 Telephone:(812) 346-2139 Attorney #: 36143-49 60157230 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11/2026

Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03D02-2601-EU-000516 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Superior Court, 2, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Voelz, Reed, and Mount LLC, C/o Lora R. Mount, was on January 23, 2026, appointed personal representative of the estate of Glen W. Easterday, deceased, who died on December 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 1/30/2026 Shari J, Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court 2 Lora R. Mount (#29715-03) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone:(812) 372-1303 60157244 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 2 CAUSE NO. 03D02-2601-EU-000506 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLINTON R. CAMPBELL, Deceased, MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Personal Representative. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Cause No. 03D02-2601-EU-000506 In the Superior Court 2, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that, on January 23, 2026, Michael Campbell was appointed personal representative of the Estate of Clinton R. Campbell, who died on December 21, 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, on 1/30/26 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Superior Court 2 Bartholomew County, Indiana Ann C. Coriden ANN CORIDEN LAW, LLC 445 5th St., Suite 110 Columbus, Indiana 47201 812-375-9850 60157240 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11/2026