Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for damages from an auto accident.

LEGAL NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION--------Court of Common PleasHamilton County, OhioValencia Davis, Plaintiff vs. Michelle Johnson, et al., Defendants.Case No. A-2504567Michelle Johnson, whose last place of residence is 1111 E. 5th St., Unit 574, Dayton, OH 45401, and whose present address is unknown will take notice that on September 17, 2025, Plaintiff Valencia Davis filed her Complaint in Case No. A-2504567 in the Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, Hamilton County Courthouse, 1000 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1206 seeking damages in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 for injuries sustained in an automobile accident of September 19, 2023.The Defendant named above is required to answer on or before the 22nd day of April, 2026.Pavan Parikh. ClerkBROWN, LIPPERT & LAITEJames R. Garvin (0065128)700 Walnut St., St. 500Cincinnati, OH 45202(513) 241-1950 (telephone)(513) 241-4095 (fax)blhe@fuse.netCincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25 Mar 4-11-18-25LEGAL NOTICE--------Alix Long, whose last place of residence is known as 4457 Emerald Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45242 but whose present place of residence is unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Alix Long, whose last place of residence is known as 4457 Emerald Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45242 but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on July 31, 2025, NewRez, LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing filed its Complaint in Foreclosure, in Case No. A-2503756 in the Court of Common Pleas Hamilton County, Ohio alleging that the Defendants, Alix Long and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Alix Long, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 4457 Emerald Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45242, PPN #600-0201-0077-00.  A complete legal description may be obtained with the Hamilton County Auditor's Office located at 138 East Court St., #304A, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1221. The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a  concurrent mortgage deed given  to secure the payment of said note and conveying  the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner's claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 1st DAY OF APRIL, 2026.PAVAN V. PARIKH, Clerk.BY: CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPABy:  Ethan J. Clunk, #0095546Attorneys for Plaintiff495 Wolf Ledges Pkwy.Akron, OH 44311(330) 436-0300 - telephone(330) 436-0301 – facsimileNotice@clunkhoose.comCincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25 Mar 4Notice by Publication of Admission of Will to Probate—————Court of Common PleasProbate Division,Hamilton County, Ohio230 E. Ninth StreetCincinnati, Ohio 45202Estate of Edward J. Cloughessy, Deceased. Case No. 2026000539.To: Unknown Heirs at Law of Edward J. Cloughessy, Deceased, if any.You are notified as next of kin and/or a beneficiary under the Will of Edward J. Cloughessy, deceased, that decedent's Will was admitted to Probate in the Hamilton County Probate Court on the 10th day of February, 2026, being Case No. 2026000539.Any action to contest the validity of the Will must be filed within three months after the fiduciary has filed a certificate with the Court that notice has been given to all next of kin and beneficiaries of decedent's Will.RALPH WINKLER, Judge.Elizabeth R. Favret2631 Erie Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45208Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25 Mar 4Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600089 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $4,647.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Max Ott on February 15, 2024 at 8191 West Mill St., #273, Cleves, Ohio 45002, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600091 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $3,000.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Rahim Zanders on August 7, 2023 at 3735 Westmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600090 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $610.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Jameer Martin on November 4, 2025 at 2701 Minot Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600103 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $871.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Jakeem Lomax on November 6, 2025 at 76 Sheehan Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45216, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600104 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $505.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Lamorris Willis on November 10, 2025 at 2635 Bremont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45237, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600105 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $30,020.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Stanley Alcala on November 6, 2026 at 243 Brookhaven Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600106 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $6,396.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Isaiah Harper on November 3, 2025 at 1839 Beacon St., Apt. 504, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600107 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $1,380.00 U.S. Currency. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Nathaniel Riley on November 6, 2025 at 313 Herbert Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600109 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $824.00 U.S. Currency; a 2012 Acura, VIN #JH4CU2F85CC015492; and 3 cell phones. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Isaiah Ellis on October 8, 2025 at 1990 Grand Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Public Notice—————Notice is hereby given that a PETITION FOR FORFEITURE has been filed in Case No. M-2600108 in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, Ohio, against certain property seized by officers of Cincinnati Police Department. The property is $11,287.00 U.S. Currency and 2021 Jeep Wrangler, VIN #1C4HJXDG6MW572144. The property was seized by officers of said Law Enforcement Agency from Marcus Wilson on September 29, 2025 at 3951 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205, and is currently being held by said Law Enforcement Agency.Any person claiming a right to the property should contact P.S. Sharon Dillman, Cincinnati Police Department.Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the forfeiture.CONNIE PILLICHPROSECUTING ATTORNEYHAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOMELINDA RINEHART, 0077762PAssistant Prosecuting AttorneysTRIAL ATTORNEY230 E. Ninth Street, Suite 4000Cincinnati, Ohio 452022151DDN: (513) 946-3114Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Feb 18-25Service of Notice by Publication--------In the matter of the dependency, neglect and/or abuse of Carter Butts, a juvenile. Terrell Amison, last known address Cincinnati, OH, Alleged Father of above mentioned child, will take notice that a complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, Ohio, Juvenile Division, alleging that said juvenile is dependent, neglected and/or abused and containing a prayer or request for Complaint Seeking Temporary Custody; that said complaint will be for hearing before said Court in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, on April 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., at Juvenile Court, 800 Broadway, 6th Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Terrell Amison, Alleged Father is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and answer the allegations of the complaint.You are hereby notified that: any party is entitled to a lawyer in all proceedings in Juvenile Court. If a party cannot afford a lawyer and meets certain requirements, the Court will appoint one upon request. If you wish to have a lawyer but believe you cannot afford one, call CORA DAY at Juvenile Court at 946-9377, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.An adjudication of dependency, neglect and/or abuse may result in an order of PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION, which permits the child to remain in the parent's physical and legal custody subject to any conditions and limitations the court prescribes; or if the complaint contains a prayer for PERMANENT COMMITMENT, may result in the granting of permanent custody, which permanently takes from the parent all parental rights, duties, privileges, and obligations, including the right to consent to an adoption of the child; or, if the complaint contains a prayer for PLANNED PERMANENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT, may result in the issuance of an order for long term foster care, which will cause removal of the child from the parent's physical and legal custody without a plan to return the child, but also without permanently terminating parental rights; or, if the complaint contains a prayer for TEMPORARY COMMITMENT, may result in an order of temporary custody, which will cause removal of the child from the parent's physical and legal custody until the court terminates the order or permanently divests the parent(s) of parental rights.Witness my hand and seal of the court on this 10th day of February, 2026.SHANNON JACKSON,Chief Deputy ClerkCincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Legal Notice--------SUMMONSIn the matter of the custody of Angel Gabriel Mejia Torres, a juvenile.Wilberth Lainez Orlando Mejia, last known address Municipality of Comayagua, Department of Comayagua, Country of Honduras, Father of Angel Gabriel Mejia Torres, a juvenile, will take Notice that a complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, Ohio, Juvenile Division, that said complaint will be for hearing before said Court in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 P.M., at Juvenile Court, 800 Broadway, and Wilberth Lainez Orlando Mejia, Father is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and show why the complainant's prayer should not be granted.Witness my hand and seal of the court on this 10th day of February, 2026.By SHANNON JACKSON,Chief Deputy Clerk.Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.Legal Notice--------The Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Community Improvement Corporation, Inc. annual financial report for fiscal year 2025 has been filed with the Auditor of State and is available for review during normal business hours at the Springfield Township Administration Office. Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.  Legal Notice--------The Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio 2025 Annual Financial Report has been filed with the Auditor of State and is available for public inspection at the Township Administration Office during normal business hours.  Attest: Dan J. Berning, Fiscal OfficerCincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026. Bid Advertisement--------Sealed proposals will be received at the Hamilton County Purchasing Department, 138 East Court St., (Room 507) Cincinnati, OH 45202, until 11:00AM on April 1, 2026, and will be read at that time for ITB# 013-26 – Regional Safety Complex – Water Main.A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on March 4, 2026, at 9:00a.m., at Corner of Blue Rock Rd. and East Miami River Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio.This is a prevailing wage project, and the estimated budget is $1,200,000.  Proposal forms, specifications, etc. may be obtained upon application at the ARC, 4219 Malsbury Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 or they may be electronically retrieved by accessing the following web site – http://www.hamilton-co.org/purchasing/.Cincinnati, Ohio. February 18, 2026.