Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew County Superior Court, Probate Division In the Matter of the Estate of Mark W. Spurgeon, deceased. Estate Cause No. 03D02-2603-EU-001666 Notice is hereby given that Shawn Wharton was on 3/20/2026 appointed personal representative of the estate of Mark W. Spurgeon, deceased, who died on February 23, 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 Bartholomew County, Indiana, on 3/20/2026 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew County Superior Court, Probate Division. Gavin S. O’Gara, Attorney Gilbert Legal Services, LLC 7271 North Shadeland Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 (317) 855-9922 Phone (317) 855-9923 Fax gavin@gilbertlegalservices.com 60159023 R: 4/1, 4/8/2026

Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03C01-2603-EU-001342 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Circuit Court, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Janet K. Lancaster and Jerry W. Lancaster were on March 10, 2026, appointed personal representatives of the estate of Clayton McCray, deceased, who died on January 28, 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 March 16, 2006, Indiana: Columubs Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit Court Lora R. Mount (#29715-03) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone: (812) 372-1303 60158722 R 03-25—04-01-2026

Legal Advertisement BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HIGHWAY NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Bartholomew County Commissioners will be receiving sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. EST on April 13, 2026 in the Commissioners’ office at 440 Third Street, Columbus, Indiana to purchase the following items: Item #1 Hot Mix Bitu- minous Paving Materials Item #2 Cold Mix Bitum- inous Paving &Patching Materials Item #3 Liquid Asphalt The information for Bidders, Bid Sheet Form and Specifications on each bid item may be obtained from the County Highway during regular business hours. Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm. Bids are to be submitted on the bid form. 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 or 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 items should be directed to the County Highway 812-379-1660. The Bartholomew County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part of said bid. Advertised in The Republic on Wednesday 03-25-26 and Wednesday 04-01-26. 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. 60158777 R: 3/25, 4/1/2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for a public CMc project under IC 5-32: By: CORE Construction, 8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240 (CMc) On behalf of: Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Project: Mt. Healthy Elementary School Renovation Sealed bids will be received up to 2:00 PM (ET) on April 14th, 2026. A public bid opening will be held at the time noted above at the following location. Bids shall be submitted at this location. Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation 12150 East State Road 58 Columbus, IN 47201 Bidders may request the Pre-Qualification Form and the Bid Documents electronically by emailing such requests to: Brian Schnepf brianschnepf@coreconstruction.com Thad Heinold thadheinold@coreconstruction.com Greg Campen gregcampen@coreconstruction.com Bid Security in the amount of five (5) % of the amount of the Bid, must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2026 60158650 R 03-25—04-01-2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2512-JC-007281 IN THE MATTER OF: SF – DOB 12/25/2015 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND UNKNOWN FATHER (FATHER) CHRISTIANA FERRELL (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS S 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 11th day of June, 2026 at 9:00 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 J. Lentz Clerk Hallie Roots, 37345-30 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60158933 R: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2603-JC-001780 IN THE MATTER OF: JMM – DOB 4/3/2014 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND MELISSA FILLMORE (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER) JOSEPH MASON (BIOLOGICAL FATHER) SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO: Melissa Fillmore NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent 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) Initial/Fact Finding Hearing on 6/11/2026 at 10:30 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 J. Lentz Shari J. Lentz Clerk Hallie Roots, 37345-30 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60159005 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2026

Legal Advertisement Notice of: Columbus Township Board Meeting April 13th 2026 Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of Columbus Township Bartholomew County, Indiana, will hold a meeting at 5:00 PM on Monday April 13th, 2026, at 1333 Washington St. Columbus, Indiana. 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 Marach board meeting minutes TA7 report Township Financial Report Ordiance/Resolution Estiblishing Cumulative Fire Fune Trustee’s Office updates CTFD Report Other business Public questions / comments Adjournment Kris Weisner, Columbus Township Trustee, Dated March 18th, 2026 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE FIRE FUND Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, that the Columbus Township Board will consider at 1333 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 at 5;00 o’clock p.m. on Monday April 13th, 2026, the establishment of a Cumulative Fire Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-8-14-2 for the purposes as follows: For all uses as set out in IC 36-18-14-2. The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2027. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposed tax rate for the Cumulative Fire Fund is subject to certification by the Department of Local Government Finance. Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fund by the Columbus Township Board of Directors, the Columbus Township Trustee will publish a Notice of Adoption. Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, 25 or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund. Dated this 18th day of March, 2026 Columbus Towship Board of Directors. 60158682 R 04-01-08-2026

Legal Advertisement SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW ) CAUSE NO. 03C01-2603-MF-001589 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ERIC J. BURTON, DECEASED, SECOND ROUND SUB, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, LVNV FUNDING LLC, CREDIT CORP SOLUTIONS, INC., CAPITAL ONE, N.A., CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC. and STATE OF INDIANA, Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the Defendants 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 725 12th St, Columbus, IN 47201-6359 and described as follows: FORTY-FIVE (45) FEET BY PARALLEL LINES OFF OF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT NUMBERED FORTY-TWO (42) IN THOMAS HAY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA.EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBERED FORTY-TWO (42); THENCE SOUTH 45 FEET TO A 5/8” STEEL PIPE; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF 12TH STREET IN THE CITY OF COLUMBUS 79.8 FEET TO A 1/2” STEEL PIPE; THENCE NORTH 45 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants: Second Round Sub, LLC, Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, LVNV Funding LLC, Credit Corp Solutions, Inc., Capital One, N.A., Crown Asset Management, LLC, Midland Credit Management Inc. and State of Indiana This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose whereabouts are unknown: The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Eric J. Burton, Deceased 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. 60158767 (R) 03-25 – 04-01-08-2026

Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03D01-2603-EU-001708 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Superior Court 1, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Brian J. Darnell was on March 24, 2026, appointed personal representative of the estate of James W. Darnell Jr, deceased, who died on February 23, 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: 3/26/2026 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court 1 Lora R. Mount (#29715-03) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone:(812) 372-1303 60158949 R: 4/1, 4/8/2026

Legal Advertisement MDK # 25-026273 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2602-MF-001009 PHH Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. Michael B. Hopkins, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Michael B. Hopkins: BE IT KNOWN, that PHH Mortgage Corporation, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, Stephanie A. Reinhart, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit Court its Complaint against Defendant Michael B. Hopkins, 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, Michael B. Hopkins, 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 Forty-Nine (49) in Redman’s Subdivision of Blocks “E”, “F”, “G” and “H” in Shroyer’s First Addition to the Town of Lowell, as recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 149, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. commonly known as 2043 Shady Lane, Columbus, IN 47201. 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 Circuit Court Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06) J. Dustin Smith (29493-06) Nicholas M. Smith (31800-15) 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-SAReinhart @mdklegal.com 60158625 (R) 03-25 – 04-01-08-2026