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Legal Advertisement Alcohol &Tobacco Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Bartholomew County, will hold a public hearing at 10:00 am on October 14, 2025 at the County Government Bldg, Council Chambers, 440 Third Street in the city of Columbus, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed herein. To watch the hearing, visit https://www.in.gov/atc/public-meetings/local-board-hearings Appointed Board Members: 2 Jessie B. DeWeese 02/28/2023 3 David Welmer 06/25/2023 1 Susan Whipker 01/01/2020 Members serve for one year and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Board member one is appointed by the county commissioners. Board member two is appointed by the largest city or town’s executive. Board member three is appointed by the county council. DL0384398 Beer &Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL Mac’s Convenience Stores LLC 1644 Central Ave Columbus IN D/B/A Circle K #4700060 DEBRA GOOLDY 7290 S Artesian Dr Columbus, Secretary KATHY KERR CUNNINGTON 1130 W WARNER Tempe, President MELISSA DUNCAN 8416 Duncan Lane Nashville, Secretary TARA LEIPART 1251 E SUNBURST LN Tempe, Secretary DL0398419 Beer &Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL MAC’S CONVENIENCE STORES LLC 3461 SOUTH US 31(MIDWAY) Columbus IN D/B/A CIRCLE K #4700053 DEBRA GOOLDY 7290 S Artesian Dr Columbus, Secretary KATHY KERR CUNNINGTON 1130 W WARNER Tempe, President MELISSA DUNCAN 8416 Duncan Lane Nashville, Secretary TARA LEIPART 1251 E SUNBURST LN Tempe, Secretary RR0326288 Beer &Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL WASHINGTON STREET CATERING INC 329 WASHINGTON ST Columbus IN D/B/A Washington Street Catering Inc Annette Moravec 11461 W. Grandview Drive Columbus, President RH0328311 Beer Wine &Liquor - Hotel RENEWAL J ENTERPRISE INN OF EXECUTIVE DRIVE LLC 12225 N EXECUTIVE DRIVE Edinburgh IN D/B/A HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL &SUITES RR0330764 Beer Wine &Liquor - Restaurant (210) RENEWAL RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS LLC 2000 25TH ST Columbus IN D/B/A RED LOBSTER #0585 HORACE G DAWSON, III 808 BRIGHTWATER CIRCLE Maitland, Secretary NORMA I RIVERA 9432 WOODBREEZE BLVD Windermere, Secretary SUSAN K PAVEL 11672 HAMPSTEAD STREET Windermere, President DL0330800 Beer &Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL LG2 FOOD MART, LLC 2190 N. NATIONAL ROAD Columbus IN D/B/A QUICK SHOP MART RH0330164 Beer Wine &Liquor - Hotel RENEWAL EHP Columbus LLC 131 Carrie Lane Columbus IN D/B/A Home2 Suites by Hilton RR0339655 Beer Wine &Liquor - Restaurant (210) RENEWAL COZY LOUNGE, LLC 3870 25TH ST. Columbus IN D/B/A THE COZY LOUNGE DL0384397 Beer &Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL MAC’S CONVENIENCE STORES LLC 3091 N. National Road Columbus IN D/B/A CIRCLE K #4702457 DEBRA ANN GOOLDY 7290 S ARTESIAN DRIVE Columbus, Secretary KATHY KERR CUNNINGTON 1130 W WARNER Tempe, President MELISSA DUNCAN 8416 Duncan Lane Nashville, Secretary TARA LEIPART 1251 E SUNBURST LN Tempe, Secretary RR0341538 Beer &Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL MINGWEI INC. 1455 N National Road Columbus IN D/B/A Yummy Bowl Zhen Chai Weng 2043 Pinewood Drive Columbus, President RR0341732 Beer &Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL MASALA MAGIC LLC 217 Washington St Suite A Columbus IN D/B/A Masala Magic RR0341833 Beer Wine &Liquor - River &Lake RENEWAL Upland Brewing Company, Inc. 345 4th Street Columbus IN D/B/A Black Sheep RYAN MORAVEC 11461 W. GRANDVIEW DR. Columbus, President RR0342836 Wine Retailer - Restaurant NEW Downtown Abbey, LLC 426 Washington Street Columbus IN D/B/A St. Denis - Wine, Book and Wonders RH0330391 Beer Wine &Liquor - Hotel NEW Shree Ram Hospitality LLC 101 Carrie Lane Columbus IN D/B/A La Quinta Inn 60153529 hspaxlp (R) 10-04-2025

Legal Advertisement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS Sealed Bids for Hydrant and Valve Replacements, for the Town of Edinburgh, Indiana (herein called the “OWNER”) will be received by the Owner at the Edinburgh Town Hall, 107 South Holland St, Edinburgh, IN 46124 until October 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm (eastern time). Any Bids received later than the above time will be returned unopened. All Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. The Base Bid Lump Sum work shall include: The removal and replacement of three (3) H-2 hydrants, removal and replacement of four (4) H-3 hydrants, along with the installation of valves, fittings, line stops, insertion valves, concrete sidewalk and curb repair, and asphalt repair throughout Town. Base Bid Lump Sum work includes the work located at Intersections 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 12. The Mandatory Alternate Bid No. 1 work shall include: The work located at Intersections 08, 09, and 10 using one (1) 8” Perma-Seal Valve at each intersection in lieu of the Base Bid Scope. The Mandatory Add Alternate Bid No. 1 work shall include: The removal and replacement of an H-3 hydrant located at Intersection 02 along with the installation of an insertion valve. The Mandatory Add Alternate Bid No. 2 work shall include: The removal and replacement of an H-2 hydrant located at Intersection 11 along with the installation of an insertion valve, fittings, concrete sidewalk and curb repair, and asphalt pavement repair. Work shall be constructed under a Lump Sum Contract. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on a State Board of Accounts Form 96 (Revised 2013). Each Bid shall be accompanied by the Contractor’s Bid Attachment (included with the Contract Specifications) to Form 96, a Financial Statement (completely filled out and signed) and a bid security in the form of an acceptable certified check payable to the Owner or an acceptable Bidder’s bond, in an amount of not less than 5% of the total bid price, in accordance with the Contract Specifications. The Contract will be awarded in accordance with the provisions of IC 5-16-13 for Public Works projects awarded after June 30, 2015. Pursuant to IC 5-16-13-7, the provisions of the law are incorporated by reference. A copy of the proposed Financial Statement to be submitted with the bid is included in the bid documents section to these specifications. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for his purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. The Work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. The construction of the project is expected to be funded by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan as administered by the Indiana Finance Authority. The Contractor to whom the Work is awarded shall comply with all requirements of said agency. In accordance with the Davis-Bacon requirements, all contractor and subcontractors are required to pay not less than the Federal prevailing wage rates published by the U.S. Department of Labor for each classification of Work performed on this project. Bidders are notified that there is a 7% MBE and 5% WBE participation goal on this project. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder and must be approved by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the State Revolving Fund Loan as administered by the Indiana Finance Authority. For contracts over $300,000.00, in accordance with IC 5-16-13-10 and IC 8-23-10-0.5, Contractor must be qualified under either IC 4-13.6-4 or IC 8-23-10 (Indiana Department of Administration or Indiana Department of Transportation) before doing any Work on a Public Works project. In accordance with IC 22-5-1.7-11.1, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner, and contractors of any tier as defined in IC 5-16-13-4, will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees through the E-Verify program (effective July 1, 2011), and comply with the reporting requirements of IC 5-16-13-11. In accordance with IC 5-16-13-11, Contractor shall submit an Employee Drug Testing Plan with their Bid and contractors of any tier as defined in IC 5-16-13-4 must comply with the drug testing requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18. Contractors shall complete a Drug Testing Plan Certification to be submitted with their Bid. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor defects in bids or bidding procedure, or reject any and all bids, or to accept the bid from the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder as exclusively determined by the Owner. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. No Bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder determined by the Owner to be the lowest most responsible and responsive. Submission of a signed Bid by the Bidder constitutes acknowledgment of and acceptance of all the documents and terms and conditions of the Contractual-Legal Requirements and Technical Sections of the specifications in the Project Manual. The Contractor to whom the Work is awarded will be required to furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor to whom the Work is awarded will be required to purchase and maintain insurance coverage as described in the Contract Documents on an “occurrence basis”. Copies of the Drawings and Specifications for the Work are on file (for viewing purposes only) at Edinburgh Town Hall, 107 S Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124; and the Engineer’s office, Wessler Engineering, 6219 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227, Telephone (317) 788-4551. All copies are distributed to Contractors and other interested parties by Wessler Engineering, Inc. (www. wesslerengineering.com/planroom/) for a non-refundable fee. A complete digital set of bidding documents is available for $75. A complete hard copy set of bidding documents is available for $100. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid. An up-to-date Planholders List may be viewed at http://wesslerengineering. com/planroom/. A Voluntary Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 am (eastern time) on October 13, 2025 at the Edinburgh Town Hall, 107 S Holland St. in Edinburgh, Indiana. Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. Town of Edinburgh, Indiana /S/ John Myers, Town Manager Attest: /S/ Rhonda Barrett, Clerk-Treasurer 60153457 hspaxlp (R) 09-27 - 10-04-2025

Legal Advertisement The Jackson Township Trustee of Bartholomew County gives notice of a scheduled meeting on October 13th at 6:30pm for our regular quarterly meeting, followed with an additional appropriation request. We are seeking an additional $99,960.46 from our Township General Fund, account 0101, in order to pay for asphalting of Southwest Bartholomew Volunteer Fire Department station two. 60153631 hspaxlp R: 10/1/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2508-MI-4893 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: BRYAN PRINCETON SHELTON BRYAN PRINCETON SHELTON, Petitioner. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that on August 26, 2025, Bryan P. Shelton, by counsel, Madison E. Long, Thomasson, Guthrie, Schuh-Ogle &Happel, P.C., 50 Washington Street, Suite 3A., Columbus, IN 47201; 812-372-5785, filed in the Bartholomew County Circuit Court, under Cause No. 03C01-2508-MI-4893, a petition for change of name from Bryan P. Shelton to Bryan P. Brown. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file objections. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Shari Lentz, Bartholomew County Clerk 60153444 hspaxlp R: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/2025

Legal Advertisement STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION (act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code.) Of The Republic, published daily at Columbus, Indiana for October 1, 2025. 1. The names and addresses of the publisher and editor are: General Manager, Steven Swails, Columbus, IN Editor, Julie McClure, Columbus, IN 2. The owners of The Republic are Aim Media Indiana Operating, LLC, Pepi Capital, LP, Jeremy L. Halbreich and Mansueto Ventures, LLC, Columbus, IN. 3. There are no known bondholders, mortgages, or other securities owning or holding 1 percent or more of total mortgages, securities. 4. The average number of copies of each issue of this publication printed, sold or distributed through the mails or otherwise to paid subscribers, distributed free and total distribution during the 12 months preceding the date shown above was (A) Press Run 4,751 (B) Paid Circulation 3,963 (C) Free Distribution 1 (D) Total Distribution 3,964. 5. Circulation for the single issue nearest the filing date was (A) Press Run 4,751 (B) Paid Circulation 3,963 (C) Free Distribution 1 (D) Total Distribution 3,964 I verify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Steven Swails, General Manager 60153669 hspaxlp R: 10/04-2025

Legal Advertisement ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION/ ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Columbus Township, Bartholomew (Name of Taxing Unit) County, Indiana, that the proper fiscal body will consider the following additional appropriation in excess of the budget for the current year at the location of the Columbus Township Trustee’s Office 1333 Washington St. Columbus, IN 47201 on the 14th day of October, 2025. Township Assistance Direct: 0840.2 $ 10,000.00 Total for 0840.2 Township Assistance Direct 3B VASIA Thrive Alliance: $ 10,000.00 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation(s) as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriation(s) within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken. Adopted this 14th day of October, 2025. President, Columbus Township Board of Directors 60153776 hspaxlp R: 10/4/2025

Legal Advertisement EDINBURGH TOWN COUNCIL Notice of Public Hearing The Edinburgh Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 27th day of October, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall located at 107 S. Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana, to consider a petition by Angela M. Kelsey, for consideration of an ordinance annexing certain property contiguous to the boundaries of the Town of Edinburgh and a resolution adopting a fiscal plan of services for the annexation of certain territory. This request is for the annexation of approximately 1.30 acres commonly known as 7995 S. US 31 Edinburgh, IN 46124, legally described as follows: Legal Description 2013-004477 A part of Lot 35 and a part of Lot 41 in Heckman Village near the Town of Edinburg, Indiana, as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 54, in the office of the Recorder of Johnson, County, Indiana. Also, a strip of ground lying south of and adjacent to the south line of said Lot 41 described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 35, said point being also the northwest corner of Lot 41, running thence south 8 degrees 40 minutes east upon and along the west line of Lot 41, 200 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 41, said point being also in the north right-of-way line of State Road No. 252; thence south 59 degrees 51 minutes east upon and along said right-of-way line as now established, 152.25 feet to a point; thence north 8 degrees 40 minutes west parallel with the west line of said Lot 41, 276.40 feet to a point; thence north 89 degrees 43 minutes west parallel with the north line of Lot 35 a distance of 120.07 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easements and restrictions of record; also subject to existing highways and rights-of-way. Address of such real estate is commonly known as 7995 S. US 31 Edinburgh, Indiana 46124 Legal Description: 2013-004479 Tract 1: Heckman Village 33-11-5, Lot 35 Tract 2: Heckman Village 33-11-5, Lot 41 EXCEPTING: A part of Lot 35 and a part of Lot 41 in Heckman Village near the Town of Edinburg, Indiana as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 54, in the office of the Recorder of Johnson, County Indiana. Also, a strip of ground lying south of and adjacent to the south line of said Lot 41 described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 35, said point being also the northwest corner of Lot 41, running thence south 8 degrees 40 minutes east upon and along the west line of Lot 41, 200 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 41, said point being also in the north right-of-way line of State Road No. 252; thence south 59 degrees 51 minutes east upon and along said right-of-way line as now established, 152.25 feet to a point; thence north 8 degrees 40 minutes west parallel with the west line of said Lot 41, 276.40 feet to a point; thence north 89 degrees 43 minutes west parallel with the north line of Lot 35 a distance of 120.07 feet to the place of beginning. Written suggestions or objections to provisions of said request may be filed with the Edinburgh Town Clerk, at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Edinburgh Town Council at the time and place specified. Hearings may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place by attending the meeting. Copies of the petition may be examined at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office located at 107 S. Holland Street, Edinburgh, IN 46124. Rhonda Barrett Clerk-Treasurer 60153755 hspaxlp (R) 10-04-2025

Legal Advertisement LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION This is to inform interested parties that TWG Development intends to file a Notice of Intent with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and comply with the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction and land disturbing activities for the Flats on 14th project. The project is located on a +/-3.195-acre parcel of land in the NW ¼ of Sections 19; Township 9 North; Range 6 East 0.1 miles northeast of the intersection of 14th Street and Michigan Street, Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Columbus Indiana. The project involves erosion control, clearing, grading, utility infrastructure, building construction, concrete curb, asphalt paving, landscaping and other activities associated with development of multi-family residential use. The receiving water for the project is Flatrock River. The project will be monitored during construction by the City of Columbus MS4. Plans are available for inspection at the City of Columbus Planning Department. TWG Development 1301 E. Washington St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 60153642 hspaxlp R: 10/1/2025

Legal Advertisement The following will be sold for charges: 312 S MAPLETON ST COLUMBUS on 10/23/2025 @ 10:00AM 1998 FORD 1FTYR14U1WTA68245 $1,730.00 2020 FORD 2FMPK4J92LBA40608 $1,930.00 60153523 hspaxlp R: 9/27/2025

Legal Advertisement 03D02-2505-EU-002981 In The Bartholomew Superior Court 2 State of Indiana IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. WENDELL CAUSE NO. 03D02-2505-EU-002981 JAMES A. WENDELL, Petitioner NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on May 21, 2025, James A. Wendell was appointed personal representative of the estate of William J. Wendell, deceased, who died on March 10, 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, this 5/21/2025 Shari J. Lentz Bartholomew County Clerk 60153449 hspaxlp R:9/24, 10/1/2025