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LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate 
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 
State of Ohio, Hardin County 
Case No. CVE20251002  
VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC 
Plaintiff 
vs. 
 WILLIAM A. LOWRY, ET AL 
Defendant. 
In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated NOV 25, 2025 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 27 day of January, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov.  All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.  
In general the following key points are noted: 
 •All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form. 
 •Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid. 
 •On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin. 
 •To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above. 
 •Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case. Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale. However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date. Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246. 
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only. 
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com. 
The following described real estate to be sold:   
Permanent Parcel Nos. 16-140027.0000 
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office 
PRIOR DEED REFERENCE:  O.R. 565, Page 1445/ Instrument No. 2022002196 
Property Address: 22362 County Road 240 Mt, Victory, Ohio 43340 
Said premises appraised at $135,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on February 10, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. 
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff 
Hardin County, Ohio 
www.hardinsheriff.com 
Attorney: BENJAMIN M. RODRIGUEZ 00779289 
Run Dates:   1/8/26, 1/15/26, 1/22/26 



LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
State of Ohio, Hardin County
Case No. CVE20251077
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff
vs.
STEPHEN R CORNELIUS ETAL
Defendant.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated DEC 29, 2025 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 3 day of FEB, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.
In general the following key points are noted:
•All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
•Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid.
•On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin.
•To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above.
•Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case. Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale. However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date.  Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246.
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only.
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com.
The following described real estate to be sold:
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6073 State Route 235, Alger, OH 45812
PRIOR INSTRUMENT REFERENCE: 2020004367, O.R. Volume 558, Page 5446
PIN: 280500310000; 280500280000; 280500300000; 280500290000
Said premises appraised at $180,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on February 17, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff
Hardin County, Ohio
www.hardinsheriff.com
Attorney: Melissa J Whalen, 0068316
1/15/26, 1/22/26, 1/29/26



LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
State of Ohio, Hardin County
Case No. CVE20251111
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Plaintiff
vs.
AMBER L BRENTLINGER
Defendant.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated NOV 12, 2025 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 27 day of January, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.
In general the following key points are noted:
•All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
•Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid.
•On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin.
•To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above.
•Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case. Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale. However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date.  Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246.
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only.
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com.
The following described real estate to be sold:
Permanent Parcel Nos. 18-240063.0000
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office
PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: dated September 7 2018, filed October 1 2018 recorded in official records volume 551, page 826, Hardin County, Ohio records
Property Address: 103 North Washington Street Mt, Victory, Ohio 43340
Said premises appraised at $54,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on February 10, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff
Hardin County, Ohio
www.hardinsheriff.com
Attorney: KIMBERLY D FULKERSON 0073756
Run Dates: 1/8/26, 1/15/26, 1/22/26



LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
State of Ohio, Hardin County
Case No. CVE20251113
US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LB CABANA SERIES IV TRUST
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL L SIMPSON AKA MICHAEL SIMPSON
Defendant.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated DEC 29, 2025 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 3 day of FEB, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.
In general the following key points are noted:
•All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
•Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid.
•On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin.
•To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above.
•Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case. Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale. However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date.  Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246.
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only.
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com.
The following described real estate to be sold:
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office
Title Holder: Michael Simpson and Genevieve Simpson Parcel No: 36-590040.0000 and 36-590041.0000 Property Description: 232 North Cherry Street, Kenton, OH 43326 Deed Reference: Deed Vol 141 Page 57
Said premises appraised at $198,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on February 17, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff
Hardin County, Ohio
www.hardinsheriff.com
Attorney: Chris Manolis (0076197)
1/15/26, 1/22/26, 1/29/26



LEGAL NOTICE
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate 
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 
State of Ohio, Hardin County 
Case No. CVE20251123 
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 
Plaintiff 
vs. 
JAMES A. ZARING, ET AL, 
Defendant. 
 In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated DEC 08, 2025 in the above-entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on the 27 day of January, at 10 AM, the following described real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at the Realauction website https://hardin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov.  All prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.  
 In general the following key points are noted: 
 •All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form. 
 •Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid. 
 •On the scheduled Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), the online auction will begin. Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next scheduled property sale will begin. 
 •To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on the total deposit requirement ($2,000/ $5,000/ $10,000 set by law) for all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined deadlines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH, no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received and processed within the timeframes described above. 
 •Plaintiff/Judgment Creditors - A Judgment Creditor is defined as the creditors (plaintiff or defendants) who are awarded judgment in the foreclosure case.?Judgment Creditors are required to register for a Username and Password and fill in all appropriate fields. Per Ohio Revised Code 2329.211, in every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property, if the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit on the sale.?However, Judgment Creditors are required to submit the bidding style choice (pre-sale manage bid or live bid) AND a copy of the court order stating they are the Judgment Creditor on the case they are bidding to Realauction Customer Service (customerservice@realauction.com) at least one (1) business day prior to the sale date.? Submission can be done via email or fax. Submission must include the bidder number and user account contact first and last name in the submission. For more information and training on requirements to participate in the online auctions as a Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, please call (877) 361-7325 ext 245 or 246. 
NOTE: Tax sales, Tax Lien Certificate Sales and Probate Sales will continue to be sold on location until further notice at One Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Realauction will conduct webinar training classes. Training classes will be held via the Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90 minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by registration only. 
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at (877) 361-7325. Customer Service can also be reached via email at customerservice@realauction.com. 
 The following described real estate to be sold:   
Permanent Parcel Nos. 01-050048.0000 
Full legal description can be found at the Hardin County Recorder’s Office 
PRIOR DEED REFERENCE:  OFFICIAL RECORDS VOLUME 526 PAGE 1119 
Property Address: 12488 TOWNSHIP ROAD 20, DUNKIRK, OH 45836 
Said premises appraised at $110,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on February 10, at the same time and location noted above with no minimum bid. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. 
Keith A Everhart, Sheriff 
Hardin County, Ohio 
www.hardinsheriff.com 
Attorney: JAMES L SASSANO 0062253 
Run Dates:   1/8/26, 1/15/26, 1/22/26 



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