What is the deadline to respond to this foreclosure notice?

You must file an answer within 28 days after three weeks from the date of first publication.

What property is affected by this foreclosure?

Permanent Tax Parcel No. 24-0021593.000 in Crawford County is subject to the foreclosure.

Who filed the foreclosure action?

Steve Reinhard, Treasurer of Crawford County, Ohio, filed the foreclosure on April 29, 2026.

What happens if I don't respond?

The court may proceed without you, potentially resulting in loss of your interest in the property and assessment of costs.

Foreclosure — Crawford (26-CV-0096)

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Crawford County Treasurer filed a foreclosure suit April 29, 2026 to collect delinquent land taxes on parcel 24-0021593.000 owned by Anna Mae Stefle (and unknown spouse). Defendants must respond or risk losing interest in the property.

Key Takeaways

Foreclosure filed April 29, 2026 for tax delinquency on parcel 24-0021593.000
Defendants must answer within 28 days after three weeks from first publication
Case No. 26-CV-0096 in Crawford County Common Pleas Court
Plaintiff seeks state tax lien foreclosure and court costs
Defendants' addresses are unknown; notice by publication issued

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Foreclosure
City: Crawford
Case #

26-CV-0096

Research context

2 foreclosure notices in Crawford (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no answer is filed within 28 days after three weeks of the first publication, the court may proceed in your absence and the state may foreclose its tax lien, potentially causing loss of your interest in the property and assessment of court costs.

What to do next

1
Determine publication start date
Find the newspaper containing the first of three weekly publications to calculate the exact 28-day response deadline.
2
Consult an attorney
Contact a real estate or tax foreclosure attorney before the deadline to evaluate defenses and file an answer with Crawford County Common Pleas Court.
3
Contact the Treasurer's Office
Reach out to Steve Reinhard, Treasurer of Crawford County, to request payoff information and discuss redemption options before foreclosure sale.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to respond to this foreclosure notice?: You must file an answer within 28 days after three weeks from the date of first publication.
What property is affected by this foreclosure?: Permanent Tax Parcel No. 24-0021593.000 in Crawford County is subject to the foreclosure.
Who filed the foreclosure action?: Steve Reinhard, Treasurer of Crawford County, Ohio, filed the foreclosure on April 29, 2026.
What happens if I don't respond?: The court may proceed without you, potentially resulting in loss of your interest in the property and assessment of costs.

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Legal terms in this notice

tax lien foreclosure: Court process to sell or take property to satisfy unpaid property taxes.
notice by publication: Public notice method used when a defendant's address is unknown, published in a newspaper.
plaintiff: The party who brings the lawsuit; here, the county treasurer seeking foreclosure.

Full Notice Text

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CRAWFORD COUNTY, OHIO
Case No.26-CV-0096
IN THE MATTER OF THE
FORECLOSURE OF THE LIEN
FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAXES
STEVE REINHARD, TREASURER of CRAWFORD COUNTY,
Plaintiff 
-vs-
ANNA MAE STEFLE, et al.,
Defendants. 
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Defendants Anna Mae Stefle, and Unknown Spouse of Anna Mae Stefle, whose addresses are not able to be determined, will please take notice that on the 29th day of April, 2026, Steve Reinhard, Treasurer of Crawford County, Ohio, filed a certain action for foreclosure of the tax liens on a certain parcel known as and being designated as Permanent Tax Parcel No. 24-0021593.000.
The foreclosure proceeding is captioned Steve Reinhard, Treasurer of Crawford County - vs- Anna Mae Stefle et al. is designated as Case Number 26-CV-0096, Court of Common Pleas, Crawford County, Ohio; and is seeking to foreclose the lien of the state against the aforesaid real estate, as well as all interest owned by you, and for court costs.
You are required to answer the complaint within 28 days after three weeks following the date of the first publication of this notice which will be published once each week for three consecutive weeks.
Janelle Moore, Clerk of Courts
Common Pleas Court
Crawford County, Ohio
DATED: April 29, 2026 
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