Public auction for delinquent land taxes on March 11, 2026.

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGEMENT OF 
FORECLOSURE
OF LEINS FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAXES
Revised Code Sec. 5721.19.1
In the Court of Common Pleas, Wayne County, Ohio
Case No. 2025 CVC-E 000348
In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes.
County Treasurer of Wayne County, Ohio
Melissa A. Koch Plaintiff
-vs-
Parcels of land encumbered with delinquent tax liens
Ruth A. Bressler, et al
Defendants
Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and costs, as follows:
Owner: Ruth A. Bressler, et al
Parcel No: 20-00120.000, 20-00121.000 & 20-00122.000
Property Address: 449 West Liberty Street Shreve, Ohio 44676
(Legal Description of property can be obtained from the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, 115 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691)
Total Taxes, Costs, Etc.: $8,170.00 (Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy Dollars)
Pursuant to R.C. 5722.03, the lands have been determined by the Wayne County Reutilization Corporation to be nonproductive and, if at the foreclosure sale, no bids are received, the land shall be sold or transferred to the Wayne County Reutilization Corporation.
Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment;
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Thomas Ballinger Sheriff of Wayne County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least $8,170.00 against the parcel at 10:00 A.M. in the Lobby of the Justice Center, 201 W. North Street, Wooster , Ohio, on Wednesday , the 11th day of March 2026 If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on the 25th day of March , 2026 for an amount that equals at least $8,170.00 .
Terms of Sale: CASHIER CHECK OR CERTIFIED CHECK DUE AT TIME OF SALE. Balance due 30 days after the Confirmation of Sale is signed by the Judge.
Deposit Amounts: If the starting bid of the property is less than or equal to $10,000.00, the deposit will be $2,000.00 If the starting bid of the property is greater than $10,000.00 but less than or equal to $200,000.00, the deposit will be $5,000.00. If starting bid of the property is greater than $200,000.00, the deposit will be $10,000.00.
Checks made payable to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
Ruth A. Bressler, et al
2025 CVC-E 000348
Thomas Ballinger, Sheriff of Wayne County, Ohio
Per ORC 5721.19(J) the purchaser is required to fill out delinquent tax affidavit in order to participate in the Sheriff Sale. Go to www.waynecountysherriff.com/sheriffsales/ to obtain the documents. The Sheriff Office, Civil Division can also provide you with the paperwork. YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THE SALE UNLESS THIS AFFIDAVIT IS FILLED OUT PROPERLY.
Michael Wright- Assistance Prosecuting Attorney
115 West Liberty Street Wooster, Ohio 44691
Publish Wooster Daily Record
February 13th, 20th & 27th, 2026; #12076024