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Legal Advertisement The following will be sold for charges: On: 11/12/2025 at 2pm At: 13160 N US HWY 31, EDINBURGH 2012 Ford Fusion 3FAHP0HA0CR284641 $2772.20 2005 Honda Element 5J6YH28635L030710 $1730.00 2002 Lexus ES 300 JTHBF30G820014090 $2612.00 2009 Honda Metropolitan Base JH2AF606X9K503697 $2630.00 2002 Buick LeSabre 1G4HP54K424180940 $2217.20 60154647hspaxlp R: 11/1/2025

Legal Advertisement HANNA’S WRECKER SERVICE INC 4540 E STATE ST COLUMBUS, IN 47201 THE FOLLOWING WILL BE SOLD FOR CHARGES 9:00 AM NOVEMBER 21, 2025 2012 FOR 1FTFW1E62CFB07709 2574.00 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: THE AUCTION COMPANY AND THE AUCTIONEER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BID 60154660 hspaxlp R: 11/01/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Bartholomew County Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the following petition(s): BMP-2025-011: Keeping Hill Minor Subdivision, 3rd Replat – A request by Jan Scott Lucas to create one new lot (+/- 18.2 acres) with a parent tract remainder (+/- 19 acres) for a total of 10 lots and a parent tract remainder, totaling +/- 74 acres. The property is located at 7070 South 650 West, in Ohio Township. The hearing(s) will occur at the November 12, 2025 meeting, which begins at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 123 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana. Please visit https://www.columbus.in.gov/planning/agendas-materials/ and select the applicable meeting for more information. The meeting location is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the meeting at 812.376.2550 with questions or if you should require any additional accommodation related to a disability. The meeting will also be streamed live and available on-line at: https://www.columbus.in.gov/video/live-streaming/. Anyone is welcome to voice an opinion during the hearing(s) and/or file written comments concerning the petition(s) with the Planning Department prior to the meeting. Written comments must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the meeting. The petition(s) may be examined at the Planning Department on the second floor of City Hall; it is recommended that a time be scheduled with the Planning Department to view petition materials. The hearing on any petition may be continued to a subsequent meeting as necessary. City of Columbus - Bartholomew County Planning Department 60154664 hspaxlp R: 11/1/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Columbus Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the following petition(s): RZ-2025-011: National Road Professional Plaza – A request by the National Road Professional Plaza Owners to rezone 12,346 square feet from RM (Residential: Multi-Family) to CO (Commercial: Professional Office). The property is located on the west side of Sycamore Court, 325 feet north of National Road, in the City of Columbus. PP-2025-004: Columbus Gateway Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat – A request by Midland Atlantic Properties for preliminary plat approval to create 6 lots and 1 common area over +/- 12.69 acres. This project also includes a modification to allow a portion of a new public street to not be improved with sidewalks. The property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of State Road 46/Jonathan Moore Pike and Interstate 65, in the City of Columbus. The hearing(s) will occur at the November 12, 2025 meeting, which begins at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 123 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana. Please visit https://www.columbus.in.gov/planning/agendas-materials/ and select the applicable meeting for more information. The meeting location is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the meeting at 812.376.2550 with questions or if you should require any additional accommodation related to a disability. The meeting will also be streamed live and available on-line at: https://www.columbus.in.gov/video/live-streaming/. Anyone is welcome to voice an opinion during the hearing(s) and/or file written comments concerning the petition(s) with the Planning Department prior to the meeting. Written comments must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the meeting. The petition(s) may be examined at the Planning Department on the second floor of City Hall; it is recommended that a time be scheduled with the Planning Department to view petition materials. The hearing on any petition may be continued to a subsequent meeting as necessary. City of Columbus - Bartholomew County Planning Department 60154665 hspaxlp R: 11/1/2025

Legal Advertisement Notice of: Columbus Township Board Meeting November 12th, 2025 Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of Columbus Township Bartholomew County Indiana, will hold a meeting at 5:00 PM on Wednesday November 12th, 2025, at 1333 Washington St. Columbus. The board will conduct their regular monthly meeting and discuss any other issues that may come before the board. Agenda: Pledge of Allegiance Prayer Review of October 2025 board meeting minutes TA7 report Township Financial report Trustee’s Office updates CTFD Report Other business Public questions/comments Adjournment Kris Weisner, Columbus Township Trustee, Dated October 30th, 2025 60154667 hspaxlp R: 11/1/2025

Legal Advertisemtn PUBLIC NOTICE On or about November 14th, 2025, Brown County intends to apply to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This program is funded by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project which includes an Owner-Occupied Rehab Program with the following activities: Rehabilitation of scattered owner-occupied homes within Brown County. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $500,000.00. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons is approximately $500,000.00. The Applicant also proposes to expend an estimated $56,000.00 in non-CDBG funds on the project. The non-CDBG funds will be derived from the Brown County Riverboat Fund - $28,500 and the Brown County Community Foundation - $27,500. Brown County will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:00 pm at the Brown County Government Offices, Salmon Room, 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448, to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federally funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact the Auditor’s Office at (812) 988-5485, no later than Friday, November 7, 2025. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation for these people. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Whitney Koelling, Administrative Resources association, 748 Franklin St., Columbus, IN 47201, no later than Friday, November 7, 2025, to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and aid those displaced has been prepared by Brown County and is available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the Brown County Government Offices located at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448 (812) 988-4901, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Whitney Koelling by calling (812) 376-9949 during normal business hours, 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M. Monday – Friday. 60154697 hspaxlp R 11-01-2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2508-JC-004433 IN THE MATTER OF: EB - DOB 1/10/2023 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND WILLIAM KRAMER (ALLEGED FATHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO: William Kramer and Any Unknown Alleged Father NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child 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) Initial/Fact Finding Hearing on 11/25/2025 at 9:30 AM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child 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 child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child 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 Lentz Clerk Hallie Roots, 37345-30 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60154324 hspaxlp R: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2509-JC-005489 IN THE MATTER OF: IO - DOB 1/3/2024 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND ALEJANDRA E OVALLE (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES 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 its Verified Petition Alleging the child 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 16th day of December, 2025 at 11:30 a.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 child is child 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 child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child 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 Lentz Clerk Robert Reel, 21244-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60154490 hspaxlp R:10/29, 11/5, 11/12/2025

Legal Advertisement Hope Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Project RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional Administrative Services regarding the “Competitive Negotiation Method” of procurement of Administrative Services, including the following, as applicable: Grant Administration Environmental Review The Town of Hope Town Council is seeking proposals for the above-listed professional services. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The Town of Hope received funds for a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for an owner-occupied rehabilitation project for residents of the Town of Hope incorporated limits. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES NEEDED: The selected applicant organization will assist Town of Hope in meeting all administrative requirements related to the implementation of projects utilizing CDBG funds including, as applicable, environmental review, financial preparation, monitoring and reporting, construction bid preparation (with home inspector), civil rights compliance, other record keeping, and related administrative tracking throughout the project close-out. The selected grant administrator will also be responsible for procurement and contracting directly with the home and radon inspectors. This amount should be included in the proposal. The length of the project is estimated to be eighteen months. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS/ PROPOSALS Each prospective bidder must submit three Statements of Qualifications/Proposals which includes the following: 1. A description of expertise, experience, and resources directly available for this proposed project. 2. A list of similar projects previously completed. 3. A list of references (preferably from the last four years.) 4. A list of professional staff members. 5. Name of the person to oversee this project. 6. Description of scope of services as per “Description of Services Needed.” and proposed fee as per “Type of Contract.” 7. A project timeline. The proposal shall also provide the following information: Name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with authority to negotiate and bind the applicant contractually, and who also may be contacted during the period of proposal evaluation. AWARD OF CONTRACT Proposal Evaluation criteria shall include: 1. Specialized experience or technical expertise of the organization and its personnel in connection with the scope of services to be provided and the complexity of the project. (25%) 2. Past record of performance on contracts with the community and other clients, including quality of work timeliness and cost control. (25%) 3. Capacity of the organization to perform the work within time limitations, taking into consideration the current and planned workload of the firm. (10%) 4. Familiarity of the organization with the project and the type of problems applicable to the project. (20%) 5. Location of the organization. (10%) 6. Proposed price for services. (10%) ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: Award Date Dec 2025 Notice of Envir. Conditions Jan 2025 Bid Deadline May 2026 Notice of Release of Funds /Incur Costs July 2026 Grant End Date May 2027 TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Town of Hope will execute a fixed fee, not to exceed, type contract for this project. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: Town of Hope, the Grantee, and the successful proposer will be required to comply with federal laws such as: 1. 24CFR Part 85.36 2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 3. Conflict of Interest (24 CFR Part 570) 4. Access of Records 5. Executive Order 11246 - Equal Employment Opportunity 6. Executive Order 12138 - Women Business Enterprise Policy 7. Architectural Barrier Act of 1968 8. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 9. Section 3 Clause – Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 10. Section 504 – Rehabilitation Act of 1973 11. Retention and Custodial Require- ments (24 CFR Part 85.42) 12. Executive Order 11063 13. Affirmative Action Program/Plan 14. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts If you are interested in providing the services required, please note the Statement of Qualifications/Proposal must be received by Jason Eckart, Town Manager, Town of Hope, 404 Jackson St, Hope, IN 47246, no later than 4:00 pm local time, on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Proposals will be opened by the scoring committee and reviewed for completeness and clarity according to the above criteria. If you have any questions, please call 812-546-0423 or townmanager@townofhope.com. 60154398 hspaxlp R: 10/29/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received: BY: The Board of School Trustees Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation 1200 Central Avenue Columbus, Indiana 47201 FOR: Columbus East High School – C4 Addition UNTIL: Bids are due 10:00 AM, local time, Thursday, November 20, 2025 RECEIPT OF BIDS: Bids received after the designated day and time listed above will be returned unopened. Bids received by mail or other carrier must be addressed to 1200 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana and received on or before the date and time designated to be valid. BID OPENING: All Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time, at 1200 Central Avenue, Columbus, Indiana. Deliver Bid in a sealed envelope showing the project name, and Bidder’s name and address. PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting for interested parties will be held on Thursday, November 06, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Columbus East High School at 230 South Marr Road, Columbus, IN 47201. The meeting will include an opportunity to tour the building. To arrange site visits after this meeting, contact Greg Ferguson, email: fergusong@bcsc.k12.in.us, phone: (812) 376-4475. CONTRACT TYPE: The project will be constructed under a Single Prime Contract with bids received on a lump sum basis. Each proposal shall include all labor, material, and services necessary to complete the projects in strict accordance with the Construction Drawings and Project Manual. Prime bidders and their subcontractors must be certified and in compliance with the Indiana General Assembly’s House Enrollment Act #1019. Where trade names, brand names, or manufacturer’s names are used in the Project Manual, it is for the purpose of establishing kind and quality and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Bidders may offer items or materials equal in quality and having the same durability and efficiency if the Bidder first receives written approval from the Architect/Engineer prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening and complying with requirements indicated in Document 00 21 00, “Instructions to Bidders.” The Bidder shall identify such substitutions by name, kind, and type with the Bid. A contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, complying with the conditions of the Instructions to Bidders and Advertisements for Public Bids. The Owner, however, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and waive any informalities, discrepancies, omissions, variances, or irregularities in bids received in its sole discretion. If a contract is awarded, it will be to the “lowest responsible and responsive bidder” in accordance with Indiana’s Public Work Projects Act, Indiana Code 36-1-12. The bidder agrees to hold open its bid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening. BID DOCUMENTS: Interested Prime Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents at no cost from Eastern Engineering, http://distribution.easternengineering.com All other bidders may purchase electronic or printed sets directly from Eastern Engineering, 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, 1-866-884-4115. All questions concerning bidding this project shall be directed to CSO Architects, 317-848-7800. Contact Emily Newton, enewton@csoinc.net or Brad Krohn, bkrohn@csoinc.net. BID DOCUMENTS - REVIEW: Construction will be in accordance with the bid documents, which may be viewed at the following locations, as well as local plan rooms: 1. Office of the Owner Director of Operations and Manager of Projects Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Operations Building 1260 North Marr Road Columbus, Indiana 47201 2. CSO Architects 8831 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 317-848-7800 BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security for five percent (5%) of the base bid in the form of a certified check or a bid bond. Bid bonds shall be executed by the bidder and a surety company qualified to do business in the State of Indiana. The check or bid bond shall be made payable to the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Should a successful Bidder withdraw the bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the Bid deposit forfeited as liquidated damages. PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND: The successful bidder shall, upon acceptance of their bid, be required to procure and pay for a 100% Performance Bond/Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount equal to the contract price, and such bond shall comply with all laws of the State of Indiana governing public contracts let by governmental units. END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS 60154465 hspaxlp R:10/29, 11/5/2025