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Legal Advertisement The following will be sold for charges: On: 3/30/2026 at 2pm At: 13160 N US HWY 31, EDINBURGH 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 1G3NF52E54C180784 $2150.00 2008 Hummer H3 5GTEN13E588122234 $2737.00 60158416 R 03-14-2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - RECOMMENDATION OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE AGREEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Columbus City Utilities, Columbus, Indiana, whose address is 1111 McClure Road, Columbus, Indiana (“Utilities Office”), phone number 812-372-8861, will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Indiana Code § 5-23-1, on March 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM local time at the Utilities Office, on a recommendation to award a public-private agreement to Bowen Engineering Corporation, to provide for the development, construction, operation, and/or transfer of Sewer Infrastructure Improvements (the “Project”). Any member of the public wishing to address the Board on the matter will be welcome to do so at such hearing. The proposals and an explanation of the basis upon which the recommendation is being made are available for public inspection and copying at the Utilities Office during regular business hours. Dated this day March 10, 2026. 60158415 R 03-14-2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that Bartholomew County, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners, will receive sealed bids, on Monday, March 23, 2026 until 10:00 a.m. local time at the Office of the County Commissioners, in the Government Office Building at 440 Third Street, Columbus, Indiana, for the 2026 Road Overlay Program. The bids shall be in unit prices for all the work called for in the bid documents and submitted on the Proposal Form along with Form 96 prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. Each sealed bid is to be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid made payable to the Bartholomew County Treasurer. The above check or bond is to insure the execution of the contract on which such bids are made The successful Bidder to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish, before commencing work, a performance, maintenance and payment bond in an amount equal to the bid price of the contract awarded and certificates of insurance required by the specifications. The bid documents may be obtained at the County Highway located at 10150 E. 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47203 or re quest by email. If you have any questions, please contact the County Highway at 812-379-1660 or by email kstoner @bartholomew.in.gov The Board of Commissioners of Bartholomew County reserves the right to reject all bids, and the right to waive any informality in the bidding process. 60158459 R: 3/14, 3/21/2026

Legaladvertisement IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT NO. 1 STATE OF INDIANA CAUSE NO. 03D01-2602-EU-000746 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF JEFF ALLEN MARSHALL, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 4th of February, 2026, Conner Allen Marshall was appointed personal representative of the estate of Jeff Allen Marshall, deceased, who died on the 6th 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 February 10, 2026 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 60158240 R 03-07-14-2026

Legal Advertisement SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT 1 SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03D01-2511-MF-006437 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BETTY M. GOLD and JUDY G. CARROLL, 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 1714 Newton St, Columbus, IN 47201-5273 and described as follows: Lot Numbered Ten (10) in Irwin and McCorrnack’s Addition to the City of Columbus, Indiana, as recorded August 8, 1892 in Plat Book “B”, page 192, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s): Judy G. Carroll This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: Betty M. Gold 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/ Matthew S. Love MATTHEW S. LOVE Attorney No. 18762-29 Attorney for Plaintiff MATTHEW S. LOVE 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 60157789 (R) 02-25 - 03-04-11-2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF JENNINGS SS: IN THE JENNINGS CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 40C01-2601-JT-000002 IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP: JWA - DOB 1/16/2013 AND DARRELL L CARMAN (FATHER) SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO: Darrell L Carman NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent 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 Jennings Circuit Court, 24 North Pike Street, Vernon, IN 47282 - 812-352-3082 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 6/11/2026 at 9:30 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. Amy Thompson Clerk Michael T. Troutman, 37915-22 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60158302 R:3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on the following petition(s): BZA-26-10: Brian Jones (Development Standards Variance)– A request by Brian Jones for a development standards variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 6.1(A) to allow an accessory structure on a property without a primary structure. The property is located at 18170 East 365 North, in Clifty Township. BZA-26-15: PAF Excavating (Use Variance) – A request by PAF Excavating for a use variance to allow an outdoor storage yard for contractor’s office / workshop in the AG (Agriculture: General) zoning district per Zoning Ordinance Section 3.6(A). The property is located at 7682 South 500 West, in Ohio Township. The hearing(s) will occur at the March 23, 2026 meeting, which begins at 7:00 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 60158358 R: 3/11/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT 2 CAUSE NO. 03D02-2602-AD-000885 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: MAVERICK DEGROOT, ISAAC E. SMITH, PETITIONER NOTICE OF ADOPTION D’Tric Demon Degroot is notified that a petition for adoption of a child, named Maverick Degroot, born on April 23, 2023 was filed in the office of the Clerk of Bartholomew County Circuit/Superior Court, 234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201. The petition for adoption alleges that the consent to adopt of Maverick Degroot is not required because he has abandon the child for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of this petition as contemplated at Indiana Code 31-19-9-8 and he has failed without justifiable cause to communicate significantly with the child when able to do so as also contemplated at Indiana Code 31-19-9-8 and Petitioner will prove by clear and convincing evidence that D’Tric Demon Degroot is unfit to be a parent and that Maverick’s best interests would be serviced if the Court dispensed with D’Tric Demon Degroot’s consent as contemplated at Indiana Code 31-19-9-8(a)(11). If D’Tric Demon Degroot seeks to contest to the adoption of the child, D’Tric Demon Degroot must file a motion to contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31-19-10-1 in the above-named court not later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. If D’Tric Demon Degroot does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice the above-named court will hear and determine the petition for adoption. The consent to adoption of Maverick Degroot will be irrevocably implied and D’Tric Demon Degroot will lose the right to contest either the adoption or the validity of D’Tric Demon Degroot’s implied consent to the adoption. No oral statement made to D’Tric Demon Degroot relieves D’Tric Demon Degroot of D’Tric Demon Degroot’s obligations under this notice. This notice complies with IC 31-19-4.5-3 but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes. /s/ Dominic W. Glover Dominic W. Glover, Atty. #20140-03 Attorney for Petitioner CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Dominic W. Glover, Attorney for the Petitioner, in the above-entitled cause of action, hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing was served to D’Tric Demon Degroot, Respondent, by way of Service by Publication as Respondent’s whereabouts are unknown to Petitioner, on February 10, 2026. /s/ Dominic W. Glover Dominic W. Glover, Atty. #20140-03 Attorney for Petitioner GLOVER DEWEESE, LLC 225 Washington Street, Ste. 1 Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 552-5833 60157847 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Columbus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on the following petition(s): BZA-26-11: MAC Properties (Use Variance) – A request by MAC Properties for a use variance to allow the expansion of a contractor’s office / workshop in the AP (Agriculture: Preferred) zoning district. The property is located directly south of 2346 North 200 West, in Columbus Township. BZA-26-12: Sparks Investments (Conditional Use)– A request by Sparks Investments for conditional use approval to allow a shared housing facility for up to 7 individuals in the RE (Residential: Established) zoning district per Zoning Ordinance Section 3.12(B). The property is located at 2204 California Street, in the City of Columbus. BZA-26-13: DOC Chumley’s (Development Standards Variance) – A request by Eric Neal for development standards variances from 1) Zoning Ordinance Section 7.2(Part 1)(B)(Table 7.6) to allow parking spaces to be 8 feet in width, 1 foot less than the required 9 feet and 2) Zoning Ordinance Section 7.2(Part 4)(B)(1) to allow a parking spaces to be located 24 feet from the centerline of Goeller Boulevard, 31 feet less than the required 55 feet. The property is located at 8030 West Goeller Road, in Harrison Township. The hearing(s) will occur at the March 24, 2026 meeting, which begins at 6:30 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 60158359 3/11/2026

Legal Advertisement The following will be sold for charges: 1130 INDUSTRIAL RD, STE D COLUMBUS on 4/2/2026 @ 10:00AM 2004 MERCURY 4M2ZU86W94ZJ11227 $2,331.00 2005 CHEVROLET 1GCEK19Z65Z147613 $2,345.00 2006 FORD 1FMEU74806UA78634 $2,425.00 2022 BMW WBAGV8C03NCJ61343 $2,510.00 1995 CHEVROLET 1GCCS14Z9SK168510 $2,345.00 2002 CHEVROLET 1GCEC14T52Z246712 $2,325.00 60158182 R: 3/11/2026