Lucas County has FY2026 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funds available for local community projects that target issues associated with violence against women. Projects receiving grant awards should anticipate a 12 month project period beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027.

Interested applicants can access instructions and the on-line application portal from
www.lucascountycjcc.org . Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m
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The Luna Pier Housing Commission, Luna Pier, Michigan, will receive sealed bids in its Lotus Manor apartments offices at 10885 Ellen Street, until 11:00 a.m. local time, August 6, 2026. A public opening will follow shortly afterwards. Any bid received after this time will not be considered. All work shall be performed per the plans and specifications prepared by Design House Architects and Designers LLC 5668 Redwood Road, Plymouth, IN. Bid work shall consist of Elevator modernization for two senior/disabled buildings and associated work. All bids shall be executed on forms provided in the specifications or approved equal provided by the bidder.

Each bid must include a “non-collusion” affidavit and fully enclosed HUD 5369-A form, and a Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. This bond will be forfeit in case of any failure to enter into the contract at the bid price after notification of acceptance of such bid.

Section 3 Performance as well as all other forms as outlined in the specifications must accompany all bids. Both the Architect and Housing Commission desire all prime contractors submitting bids to encourage all minority subcontractors to perform any portions of the work which will not be performed by the contractors forces or could be performed by the minority subcontractor. Bidders must submit written evidence that they have solicited quotations from qualified Section 3 subcontractors at the time the bidder submits its bid to the Housing Commission for all portions of work the bidder is not proposing to complete with his forces. The Architect and Housing Authority also desire that the prime contractor will make an attempt at the hiring of those housing residents that can perform any function of the work successfully. All bidders shall comply with HUD Section 3 Clause of regulation 24 C.F.R. part 135.

The Luna Pier Housing Commission is in no way obligated to accept the lowest or any other bid submitted and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Luna Pier Housing Commission also may waive informalities in any bid if it judges to do so and to defer the acceptance or rejection of such bids until the financial arrangements for the project bid are completed. The lowest responsive bid will be taken under advisement/review and will be awarded after the Luna Pier Housing Commission board meeting on August 18th .

Plans and Specifications may be obtained in electronic format (pdf) from: Design House Architects and Designers LLC on or after July 20th from Richard Moore at Design House Architects and Designers LLC , 574-276-1411 or
richard@designhousearchitects.com

A pre-bid meeting will be held on July 24, 2026 at 11:00 am on site located at 10885 Ellen Street., Luna Pier, MI. Typical existing conditions and sites will be made available for review of scope of work at this time. Additional Site visits will be by appointment only and made through the Housing office by contacting Ms. Jennifer Jacobs at 734-848-2355.

Contractor awarded project will provide an acceptable Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the contracted price. These bonds shall conform to the forms prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.
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The public will take notice that on the dates indicated Julia R. Bates, Prosecutor of Lucas County, Ohio filed civil asset forfeiture complaints in the Common Pleas Court of Lucas County, Ohio pursuant to R.C. 2981.05 against the following persons and property: July 21, 2026 CI2026-03087 Charles Adams 921 Noble St Toledo OH 43608 $49,330.00 U.S. Currency, and a 2015 Ram Dodge VIN – 1C6RR7LT2FS775013 seized on 4/20/2026 at 921 Noble St Toledo, OH 43608 CI2026-03088 Tanisha Osley 902 Coventry Ave Toledo OH 43607 and Dejuan Flemmings 902 Coventry Ave Toledo OH 43607 $7,987.00 U.S. Currency, and a 2017 Cadillac CT6 VIN#1G6KD5RS3HU163957 seized on 3/13/2026 at 902 Coventry Ave Toledo, OH 43607 CI2026-03090 Daniel Drew 2059 W. Alexis Rd Apt e10 Toledo OH 43613 $310.00 U.S. Currency seized on 3/4/2026 at 2059 W. Alexis Rd Apt e10 Toledo, OH 43613 CI2026-03091 Edward Reese, Jr. 1212 Collingwood Blvd #103 Toledo OH 43604 $126.00 U.S. Currency seized on 1/7/2025 at or near 314 N. Ontario St Toledo, OH 43604 CI2026-03092 Foryst Rios 145 E. Beech Street Hillsboro OH 45133 $3,753.00 U.S. Currency seized on 1/22/2026 at or near I-75 and South Ave Toledo, OH 43609 CI2026-03093 Johnathon Massey 617 E. Indiana Ave Maumee OH 43537 2006 VIN# 5GADT135262168636 Buick Rainier seized on 10/8/2025 at or near 1360 Conant St Maumee, OH 43537 CI2026-03094 Keontai Carr 545 Eastern Ave Toledo OH 43609 $3,485.00 U.S. Currency, and a 2005 Gmc Yukon VIN # 1GKEK13T15J150331 seized on 2/13/2026 at 2707 Airport Hwy Toledo, OH 43609 CI2026-03095 Yuwei Wu 4114 La Rica Ave Baldwin Park CA 91706 $219.00 U.S. Currency seized on 11/21/2024 at 542 W. Dussell Drive Maumee, OH 43537 CI2026-03096 Sean Ryan Vanness 11626 Highland Hills Dr Hillsboro OH 45133 $4,651.00 U.S. Currency seized on 1/22/2026 at or near I-75 and South Ave Toledo, OH 43609.

The State of Ohio has brought civil suit against you by filing complaints on the dates indicated. The relief demanded in each case is forfeiture of the listed property as either contraband, proceeds derived from or acquired through the commission of an offense, or an instrumentality that is used in the commission of an offense pursuant to R.C. 2981.05. Failure to respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated therein may result in judgment by default being rendered against you.

Julia R. Bates Prosecuting Attorney Lucas County, Ohio
WILLIAM H. DAILEY V Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
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The last day to pay Lucas County second-half 2025 real estate taxes is Friday, July 31, 2026.
Taxes paid after July 31, 2026 will accrue penalty and interest as provided by law. Failure to receive a tax bill does not avoid or excuse the assessment of penalty and interest.
Taxpayers who have not received a tax bill should contact the Lucas County Treasurer’s Office at 419-213-4305.

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Bids Due: August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the State’s electronic bidding system at
https://bidexpress.com

EDGE Participation Goal: 5.0% of contract of the contract sum with EDGE-certified business(es).

Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011.

Contract Estimated Cost
General Contract $411,965.00
Alternate 1 $2,762.00

And any proper combination submitted on electronic Bid Form

Pre-bid Meeting: July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Facilities Support Building – Room 1300, The University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, 1135 East Medical Loop, Toledo, OH 43614

Walk-Through: Immediately following Pre-Bid.

Bid Documents: Available electronically at https://bidexpress.com.

More Info: Buehrer Group Architecture & Engineering, Inc.
Kent Buehrer, 419-893-9021
kent@buehrergroup.com
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1.01 LEGAL NOTIFICATION:
A. The Allen-Clay Joint Fire District, Ottawa County, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”), is soliciting statements of qualifications for design-build services in connection with the Joint Fire District Station 35 - Living Quarters Renovation (approximately 1,500 sq. ft interior expansion/renovation). Work on this project is intended to begin immediately with completion by end of year. The estimated budget for this project is $350,000.
B. Criteria Documents may be viewed at Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Station 35.
C. Firms interested in providing the services for the project may obtain the Design-Build Criteria Documents by emailing Becker Impressions at (https://www.beckerplanroom.com) These electronic format documents provide additional detail regarding the project including procedures, timeline and conditions of submitting and evaluating a statement of qualifications.
D. All requests and questions should be directed by email to the project Criteria Architect: William R. Steele R.A.(HIREarchi) @ (HIREarchi@gmail.com).
E. The deadline for submission of a statement of qualifications and preliminary proposal is on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
1.02 RELEASED BY THE AUTHORITY OF MIKE MUSOLF, DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF; ALLEN-CLAY JOINT FIRE DISTRICT
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Bids Due: August 11th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the State’s electronic bidding system at
https://bidexpress.com

EDGE Participation Goal: 5.0% of contract of the contract sum with EDGE-certified business(es).

Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011.

Contract Estimated Cost
General Contract $433,160.00

And any proper combination submitted on electronic Bid Form

Pre-bid Meeting: July 28th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Main Campus, Plant Operations Building - Room 1000, The University of Toledo, 2925 East Rocket Drive, Toledo, OH 43606 .

Walk-Through: Immediately following Pre-Bid.

Bid Documents: Available electronically at https://bidexpress.com.

More Info: Brian Linc Architects, LLC
1731 State St. NW
330-352-2456
Brian M. Linc, AIA, RRC, RRO
brian@brianlincllc.com
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol announces the destruction or disposal of property left unclaimed/abandoned on September 14 2026. The property consists of: cell phones and misc. accessories, electronics, firearms, ammunition, drone, wallet, and U.S. currency.

Citizens wishing to establish rights over said property, or lay claim to said property, prior to the destruction/donation/disposal on September 14, 2026 can contact Ohio Highway Patrol at 419-865-0910 or email Lt. Schack at rustun.schack@dps.ohio.gov.

Ohio State Highway Patrol
Toledo Post 48
Lucas County, Ohio

Lt. Rustun K. Schack
Toledo Post Commander
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An action seeking title of the real estate located at 185 E. Carleton Road, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242, has been filed in the Hillsdale County Circuit Court, Case No. 26- 219 CH.
This action has been commenced by the Plaintiff, C& P Quincy Investments, LLC, against Defendants Theron Dean Lickley Sr. and Brandy L. Barnett, to quiet title of the real estate after a property tax foreclosure sale. The Defendant, Brandy L. Barnett, must answer or take such other action permitted by law within 28 days after the last date of publication and/or posting. If Defendant does not answer or take such other action within the time required, judgment for the relief sought by the Plaintiff may be entered against her.
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Bids Due: August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the State’s electronic bidding system at
https://bidexpress.com

EDGE Participation Goal: 5.0% of contract of the contract sum with EDGE-certified business(es).

Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011.

Contract Estimated Cost
General Contract $721,900.00
Alternate 1 $17,920.00
Alternate 2 $3,830.00
Alternate 3 $3,640.00
Alternate 4 $76,800.00
Alternate 5 $35,840.00
Alternate 6 $97,280.00

And any proper combination submitted on electronic Bid Form

Pre-bid Meeting: July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Main Campus, Plant Operations Building - Room 1000, The University of Toledo, 2925 East Rocket Drive, Toledo, OH 43606.

Walk-Through: Immediately following Pre-Bid.

Bid Documents: Available electronically at https://bidexpress.com.

More Info:
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Erin Switala, 419-891-2222
eswitala@manniksmithgroup.com
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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio, in certain delinquent tax foreclosure cases for taxes, penalties, interest, costs, and other charges incurred in the proceedings, or the auditor’s recorded fair market value plus costs depending on the order of the court, the following parcels will be offered for sale on the website RealAuction.com on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. If the described lands and tenements do not receive a sufficient bid at the first sale, and unless the parcel has been determined to be abandoned land, the parcel shall be offered for sale under the same terms and conditions as the first sale, at the same place, on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Listed are the permanent parcel number(s) of the respective parcel(s) of land in each case, the Common Pleas case number and parties, the street address of the parcel (intended for guidance only), and the amount of the starting bid for the parcel(s). The complete legal descriptions may be obtained from the office of the Lucas County Auditor, 419-213-4406, or online at www.lucascountyohioauditor.gov. The lands designated by an asterisk (*) have been determined by the electing subdivision to be nonproductive land pursuant to law, and if at the foreclosure sale no bid is received for the minimum amount required by statute, such lands shall be sold, transferred, or forfeited to the electing subdivision. The abandoned lands designated by a dagger (†) have been determined to be abandoned land and shall be offered for sale only at the first sale date referenced above. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS.
02-11407, TF2025-0123, Treasurer vs. Unknown Spouse, Heirs, Executors of James Bellville, Deceased, et al., 22 Van Buren, Toledo, OH 43605. Starting Bid: $30,120.36.
03-16157, TF2023-1414, Treasurer vs. Rosemarie Dyko et al., 2855 Rockwood Pl., Toledo, OH 43610. Starting Bid: $11,661.12.
04-05167, TF2025-0093, Treasurer vs. Milton Scott III et al., 938 Post St., Toledo, OH 43610. Starting Bid: $6,751.28.
14-36281, TF2025-0214, Treasurer vs. Wayne & Angela Lawrence et al., 738 Belmont Ave., Toledo, OH 43604. Starting Bid: $25,522.99.
05-06797, TF2025-0181, Treasurer vs. Peter Yahiayan et al., 1827 Giant St., Toledo, OH 43613. Starting Bid: $6,583.27.
07-61317, TF2025-0099, Treasurer vs. Christopher Alan Kopf et al., 2812 Cragmoor, Toledo, OH 43614. Starting Bid: $8,749.44.
11-58501, TF2025-0179, Treasurer vs. Rodolfo S. Torres aka Rudy Torres et al., 634 Vinton St., Toledo, OH 43609. Starting Bid: $36,248.59.
11-66837, TF2025-0266, Treasurer vs. Raymond J. Trautman et al., 1957 Berkshire, Toledo, OH 43613. Starting Bid: $4,337.82.
12-12537, 12-12541, 12-12544, TF2025-0156, Treasurer vs. Tina M. Lambert et al., 3365, 3367 & 3369 Chestnut, Toledo, OH 43608. Starting Bid: $55,962.37.
14-06664, TF2025-0117, Treasurer vs. Viola D. Cameron Burwell et al., 2154 Seaman Rd., Toledo, OH 43605. Starting Bid: $18,735.11.
16-39034, TF2025-0152, Treasurer vs. Carrie Kramer et al., 2 Winterfield, Toledo, OH 43613. Starting Bid: $17,141.83.
18-73274, TF2026-0028, Treasurer vs. Montia Turner aka Montia L. Holt et al., 942 Curtis St., Toledo, OH 43609. Starting Bid: $11,208.22.
20-21697, 20-21701, TF2025-0220, Treasurer vs. Jack D. Burkett et al., 2108 & 2104 Sandown, Toledo, OH 43615. Starting Bid: $20,393.35.
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