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Legal Advertising Thirty One Auto Group LLC 13160 N US Highway 31 Edinburgh, IN 46124 812-371-7562 The following will be sold for charges: On: 2/12/2026 at 2pm At: 13160 N US HWY 31, EDINBURGH 2011 Toyota Camry 4T4BF3EK7BR144712 $2025.00 60157256 hspaxlp R: 2/4/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW BARTHOLOMEW .SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 03D01-2601-MI-000650 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF EMMA GAIL SIMMS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Emma Gail Simms has filed a petition for Change of Name in the Bartholomew Superior Court 1, Cause No. 03D01-2601-MI-000650 requesting that her name be changed from Emma Gail Simms to Rio Emma Schroeder. Said Petition was filed on January 29, 2026, and a hearing on the Petition is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Bartholomew Superior Court No. 1, located at 234 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201. This notice shall be published once each week for three (3) weeks pursuant to Indiana law. Shari J. Lentz Clerk of Bartholomew County Courts Ausin A. Whitted 60157227 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/2026

Legal Advertisement I hereby give notice of the Bartholomew County Redevelopment Commission meeting to be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm, County Council chambers at the Governmental Office Building, 440 Third Street, Columbus, IN 47201. 60157257 hspaxlp R: 2/4/2026

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 3rd day of March, 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 The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein. SERVICE DIRECTED TO: Tony L. Brown 9434 E 600 S Elizabethtown, IN 47232-9553 Service Type: Serve By Sheriff NOTICE FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 60157008 hspaxlp (R) 01-28 - 02-04-11-2026

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 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Bartholomew Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana, in Cause No. 03C01-2504-MF-002237wherein PennyMac Loan Services, LLC was Plaintiff, and Amber M. Selig and Animal Care Services, City of Columbus, Indiana 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 3rd day of March, 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. LOT NUMBERED 37 IN WALES ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WALESBORO AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “A”, PAGE 17, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA. More commonly known as 6243 S Jonesville Rd, Columbus, IN 47201-8417 Parcel No. 03-85-12- 440-002.300-020 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. /s/ Barry T. Barnes BARRY T. BARNES, Plaintiff Attorney Attorney # 19657-49 FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 237-2727 Chris Lane, Sheriff Wayne Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein. SERVICE DIRECTED TO: Amber M. Selig Address Unknown Service By Publication Service Type: Publication NOTICE FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. 60157007 hspaxlp (R) 01-28 - 02-04-11-2026

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 IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2512-MF-006934 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, VS. KOK KAO JOSE YEE HERNANDEZ GERMAN AMERICAN BANK Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Kok Kao Jose Yee Hernandez Plaintiff, by counsel, hereby gives Notice of the Complaint filed in the Bartholomew Circuit Court against the above-named Defendant. Plaintiff also filed an Affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence and whereabouts of Defendant, Kok Kao Jose Yee Hernandez upon diligent inquiry are unknown. The cause of action is for default on a promissory note and foreclosure upon a mortgage on the following descried real estate: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot Numbered 60 in Terrace Woods, Phase 2, recorded as Instrument # 98-10747 in Book “Q”, Page 366B, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. State Parcel #: 03-95-34- 330-000.152-005 Address: 2847 Macintosh, Columbus, IN 47201 Therefore, said Defendant is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Complaint and that unless Defendant files an answer within (30) days of the last publication of this notice, default judgment may be entered against said Defendant for the relief sought in the Complaint. /s/ C. Wesley Pagles LOGS Legal Group LLP C. Wesley Pagles (37185-49) Nathan R. Duvelius (35520-15) 4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 320 Norwood, OH 45212 Phone: (513) 396-8100 Fax: (847) 627-8805 Email: logsoik@logs.com Counsel for Plaintiff 1/12/2026 Dated /s/ Shari J. Lentz Bartholomew Circuit Clerk, Court 60156911 hspaxlp (R) 01-21-28 - 02-04-2026

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 HANNA’S WRECKER SERVICE INC 4540 E STATE ST COLUMBUS, IN 47201 THE FOLLOWING WILL BE SOLD FOR CHARGES 9:00 AM February 20, 2026 2010 TOY 4T4BF3EK6AR003984 2623.00 2011 CHE 2GNALDEC8B1259999 2420.00 2006 PON 1G2ZM571364177350 2610.00 1998 LEX JT8BD68S2W0043283 1783.00 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: THE AUCTION COMPANY AND THE AUCTIONEER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BID 60157213 hspaxlp R: 1/31/2026