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Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Bartholomew County Commissioners will receive sealed bids until the hour of 10:00 a.m. E. S. T. on December 1, 2025 in the Commissioners’ Office, Governmental Office Building, 440 Third Street, Columbus, Indiana, to purchase the following: 1. Crushed Stone, as per specifications. 2. Sand and Gravel, as per specifications. 3. Corrugated aluminum or galvanized steel aluminized, or polymer coated steel culvert pipe in round or arch shall conform to AASI-ITO-M-196 and current Indiana Department of Transportation specifications. Bids shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the Bartholomew County Commissioners, which may be obtained, from the Commissioners’ Office. Each bid item shall be marked to correspond with this legal notice and shall be submitted separately. Each bid shall be accompanied by a surety bond or certified check in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid; and non-collusion specifications, which are now on file in the Commissioners’ office and are made a part thereof by reference thereto. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part of said bid. By order of the Bartholomew County Board of Commissioners, Columbus, Indiana, this 10th day of November 2025. BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Carl H. Lienhoop, Chairman Tony London, Member Larry S. Kleinhenz, Member Attest: Pia O’Connor County Auditor Advertise: The Republic November 12, 2025 November 19, 2025 County Governmental Office Building is Wheelchair Accessible Please call 379-1510 for additional accommodations by November 28, 2025 THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE AND DISABILITY STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES. 60154996 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT 1 SS: CAUSE NO.: 03D01-2506-AD-003228 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: AURORA GRACE WEHNER Minor Child MITCHELL R. HENSON Petitioner ) BRIEANNA M. HENSON )Natural Mother TRAVIS E. WEHNER Natural Father NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO: Travis Errol Wehner, Natural Father, whose whereabouts are unknown You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption of the above-named minor child has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court No. 1, Bartholomew County, Indiana. The Petitioner is represented by Austin A. Whitted, Whitted Law LLC, 431 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201. The Petition alleges, among other things, that your consent to the adoption is not required under Indiana law. If you wish to contest this adoption, you must file a written objection with the Court no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice. If you do not file a written objection within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, the Court may grant the adoption of the child without your consent, and you may permanently lose your rights as a parent to the child. Judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Adoption. Date: 98/2025 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court No. 1 Bartholomew County, Indiana 0154965 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 03D02-2511-EU-6355 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN R. BATMAN, DECEASED In the Superior Court 2 of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Keri C. Maier, on November 6, 2025, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kevin R. Batman, deceased, who died on September 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, 11/10/2025 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 60155000 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT NO. 1 STATE OF INDIANA CAUSE NO. 03D01-2511-EU-006328 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF JOANN C. MEEK, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 4th of November, 2025, Matthew P. Meek was appointed personal representative of the estate of JoAnn C. Meek, deceased, who died on the 19th day of October, 2025. All persons having 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 11/7/2025 Shari J. Lentz Clerk, Bartholomew County Jeffrey C. Rocker Attorney #19541-64 BECK ROCKER, LLC 432 Washington Street Columbus, IN 47201 Telephone:(812) 372-8858 Email: jrocker@beckrocker.com 60154936 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement 36C01-2510-EU-000080 In the Jackson County Circuit Court. In the Matter of the Estate of Kevin Mitchell Maxwell, deceased. Cause Number 36C01-2510-EU-000080 Notice is hereby given that Melissa Green was on October 29, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Kevin Mitchell Maxwell deceased. 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 said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Brownstown, Indiana, on October 29, 2025 Hope S Cissna Clerk, Jackson Circuit Court Probate Division ATTORNEY: Anne M. Curry MALLOR GRODNER PLUMMER LLP 11595 N. Meridian Street #850 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 453-2000 60154688 hspaxlp T: 11/5, 11/12/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2510-MI-006149 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: RONI ILENE EDWARDS NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Roni Ilene Edwards of Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that she wishes to change her name to Roni Ilene Erdmann, and filed a petition on October 27, 2025, to that effect in the Bartholomew Circuit Court, Columbus, Indiana. Said Petition is set for hearing on January 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. 60154672 hspaxlp R: 11/5, 11/12 &11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2504-MF-002237 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. AMBER M. SELIG and ANIMAL CARE SERVICES, CITY OF COLUMBUS, INDIANA, Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is: Complaint on Note and to Foreclose Mortgage on Real Estate Against the property commonly known as 6243 S Jonesville Rd, Columbus, IN 47201-8417 and described as follows: 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. This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s): Animal Care Services, City of Columbus, Indiana This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: Amber M. Selig If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer or response. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded, by the Plaintiff. FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. By /s/ BARRY T BARNES BARRY T. BARNES Attorney No. 19657-49 Attorney for Plaintiff BARRY T. BARNES FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 237-2727 NOTICE FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 60154355 hspaxlp (R) 10-29 - 11-05-12-2025

Legal Advertisement MDK # 25-023745 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT #1 SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03D01-2510-MF-005670 Brighthouse Life Insurance Company Plaintiff, vs. Patricia L. McClendon, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Patricia L. McClendon: BE IT KNOWN, that Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, Nicholas M. Smith, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court #1 its Complaint against Defendant Patricia L. McClendon, 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, Patricia L. McClendon, 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 Two Hundred Twenty-eight (228) in Fairlawn, Section Six, as recorded in Plat Book “F”, page 74, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. commonly known as 4120 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus, IN 47203. 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 Superior Court #1 Nicholas M. Smith (31800-15) Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06) J. Dustin Smith (29493-06) 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-NMSmith@mdklegal.com 60154648 hspaxlp (R) 11-05-12-19-2025

Legal Advertisement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS TOWN OF EDINBURGH ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Edinburgh, Indiana 46124 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Edinburgh (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the necessary labor, supervision, material, equipment, and delivery for one (1) 69kV circuit breaker (Circuit Breaker,) plus optional one (1) spare Circuit Breaker, plus optional two (2) spare bushings (Bushings) to be installed at its project known as “Edinburgh Industrial Park Substation” (Project) at 250 West 900 North, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124. Sealed bids will be received at the office of Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Edinburgh Administrative Office, 107 South Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124 until 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, December 05, 2025. The documents will then be opened and read aloud and thereafter taken under advisement pending review of each document. Copies of the Instructions to Bidders, Plans and Specifications and Contract Documents for the work may be obtained, at a non-refundable cost of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), from the Engineer located at: Alpha Engineering, Inc. 7760 West New York Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214 Project consists of constructing a new 69kV delta -12.5kV wye distribution substation. All circuit breaker equipment shall be furnished by Bidder. All circuit breaker equipment is requested to be delivered by December 30, 2026. Owner reserves the right to amend the specifications and modify the delivery schedule as necessary. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 05, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft® Teams™. Bids shall conform to the requirements stated in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall include a completed Indiana State Form 96 accompanied by a certified check or bid bond of not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum total amount of the base bid. Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a contractor’s bond for 100% of the proposal price and furnish a Certificate of Insurance. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor irregularities in bidding and bid specifications. 60154639 hspaxlp (R) 11-05-12-2025

Legal Advertisement The following will be sold for charges: 1130 INDUSTRIAL RD, STE D COLUMBUS on 12/4/2025 @ 10:00AM 2010 CHEVROLET 2G1WC5EM1A1225925 $2,320.00 2015 HYUNDAI 5NPE34AF5FH108018 $2,420.00 2003 MITSUBISHI 4A3AC44G33E030365 $2,245.00 2006 DODGE 1D7HA16N96J106237 $2,320.00 2017 GMC 1GKKNTLS4HZ314867 $2,320.00 2009 NISSAN 1N4AA51E59C809973 $1,875.00 362 S CHERRY ST COLUMBUS on 12/4/2025 @ 10:00AM 2011 DODGE 1D7RV1CT7BS535943 $2,330.00 60154859 hspaxlp R: 11/12/2025