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May 5, 2024 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIX No. 16 

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Main Street 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The city of London is working to make 

certain downtown roadways safer. 

One of the focus areas is the wide stretch 

of North Main Street between High Street 

and Park Avenue. At a council meeting in 

late March, Vincent Morse who lives on 

North High Street expressed concern about 

motorists speeding and passing one another 

unsafely in that area. He said he has seen 

drivers pass on the right, instead of the left. 

“I know there’s a problem there,” said 

council member Rich Hays, who sits on 

council’s safety committee and works at 

Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home along that 

stretch of North Main. 

City leaders have been looking into possible 

remedies, and members of the safety 

committee addressed the issue at their 

April meeting. 

The speed limit there is 35 mph. While 

lowering the speed limit might help with 

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Sisters Reagan Corbett (front), 8, and Charlie (back), 12, participate in the 

bike rodeo during Celebrate Trails Day. Providing safe-riding tips are Deputy 

Brian Quinn (front) and Deputy Kevin Keiffer (back). 

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The Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails teamed 

up with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office to put on a 

bike rodeo as part of Celebrate Trails Day on April 27. 

The event took place at the Prairie Grass Trailhead in 

London. Participants could bring their own bikes or borrow 

a bike to ride through the rodeo course where they 

learned about bike safety. Each participant received a 

free bike helmet. –Messenger photos by Pat Donahue 

Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Smith shares safe-riding 

tips with Sophie Brand. 

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MP seeking public input on school facilities 



Madison-Plains Local Schools leaders are looking 

for feedback and input from the community regarding 

school facilities. 

The school board has scheduled a special meeting 

for May 22 at 7 p.m. at the high school. The purpose 

of the meeting is to engage the community in a conversation 

about facility options for the district. 

“We believe there’s a need facilities wise. We’re 

open to ideas from the community,” said Mark 

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Mason, school board president. 

The district has been on the ballot three times in 

the past year, asking voters to pass a bond issue to 

build a new facility for grades K-12. All three ballot 

attempts failed. The vote tallies were: 911-1,134 in 

the May 2023 primary election; 1,209-1,835 in the 

November 2023 general election; and 713-1,387 in 

the March 2024 primary. 

The proposed project would have cost $68.6 million. 

The bond issue would have raised $55.3 million 

of that total over a period of up to 37 years. The cost 

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to the taxpayer would have been $189 per year per 

$100,000 of appraised property value. 

Following the levy failures, the school board and 

district administrators are going back to the drawing 

board. Input from the community will help the 

board make decisions on how to move forward, said 

Superintendent Chad Eisler. 

The May 22 meeting is slated to take place in the 

high school gymnasium. The district will provide 

child care on-site during the meeting.

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Life lessons to be learned through planting trees 



Trees are everywhere on the St. Patrick 

School property in London. They stand as a 

welcoming committee in the front yard, 

make a neat border alongside and beyond 

the baseball diamond on the acreage out 

back, and dot nooks and crannies in between. 

Most are there thanks to a tradition that 

started 24 years ago. With the intent of imparting 

life lessons to students and benefitting 

the environment, Dr. Jake Froning, 

principal at the time, initiated a tree planting 

ceremony to coincide with Arbor Day. 

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part of the problem, Rex Castle, the city’s safety-service director, 

said that is not an easy thing to do. The state regulates the speed 

limit on High Street because it is a state highway. To change the 

limit, Castle said the city would have to pay 

for a traffic study then present a resolution 

from council to the Ohio Department of 

Transportation (ODOT) requesting a 

change with no guarantee the request 

would be granted. 

Instead, the city is increasing police patrols 

in the area to enforce the speed limit 

and catch drivers who are passing where 

they shouldn’t. 

Additionally, the city administration and 

street department are proposing a plan to 

add more striping, including parallel parkplanted 

a tree—or multiple trees—somewhere on the 

property. And every year, even after he retired, Froning 

has been there to be a part of it. 

At this year’s ceremony, held on April 26, the school 

planted an American linden which will grow to be between 

60 and 70 feet tall with a 40-foot branch spread. 

While students stood in a circle around the sapling, 

Froning talked to them about the concept of continuous 

improvement, using the yearly tree plantings as an example 

of how steadily doing a little bit can add up to 

something big. 

He also talked about altruism, defining it as doing 

something for the pure beauty of doing something good 

without expectation of getting something in return. 

Planting a tree for future generations to enjoy is an act 

of altruism, he said. 

This year’s ceremony included a welcome message 

from current principal Rick 

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students, after which students 

were invited to spread mulch 

around the base of the newly 

planted tree. 

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Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Dr. Jake Froning (back, center) leads a tree planting and Arbor Day ceremony 

at St. Patrick School on April 26. Froning served as principal at the school for 

18 years. He is joined by current principal Rick Logue (back, right). 

ing lines along each side of the street and 

buffering lines between the parking spaces 

and the traffic lanes. Currently, the only 

striping on that stretch of road is a center 

line. The idea is to make it very clear that 

while the road is wide, it is only designed for 

two lanes of traffic. 

“We’re trying to make the corridor look 

narrower so that people aren’t inclined to pass 

when they’re not supposed to,” Castle said. 

Bill Long, street superintendent, is securing 

quotes for the striping work. Paint 

with glass particles is required to make the 

lines reflective at night. The project would 

cost roughly $30,000. The striping plan and 

request for funding must go through council’s 

service and finance committees. Ultimately, 

it will be up to council whether the 

project moves forward. 

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Students show they know their numbers at bee 

The Madison County Math Bee took place on April 

25 at Tolles Career & Technical Center in Plain City. 

The competition featured 72 competitors in grades 5- 

8 from the Jonathan Alder, London, Madison-Plains, 

and West Jefferson school districts. 

Students competed by grade level on a written test 

of 20 questions with one tie-breaker question for first 

place. Awards were given for first, second, and third 

places. Students who won first place also received a $25 

award. 

Fifth grade 

First place: Kyle Vallery of Madison-Plains Intermediate 

School; 

Second place (tie): Owen Geers of Madison-Plains Intermediate 

School and Cooper Moore of Canaan Middle School; 

Third place: Taissia Gillespie of London Elementary. 

Sixth grade 

First place: Lincoln Powell of London Middle School; 

Second place (tie): Adelyn Rupejko and Kiki Oiler of London 

Middle School; 

Third place (three-way tie): Dominic Keller of West Jefferson 

Middle School, Landon Garner of Canaan Middle School, and Ivan 

House of Madison-Plains Intermediate School. 

Seventh grade 

First place: Ryan Nicol of Jonathan Alder Junior High; 

Second place: Peyton Parker of Madison-Plains Junior High; 

Third place: Jackson Thomas of London Middle School. 

Eighth grade 

First place: Cora McCutcheon of Jonathan Alder Junior High; 

Second place: Isabella Pantone of West Jefferson Middle School; 

Third place: Jauslynn Watkins of West Jefferson Middle School. 

An independent agency representing 

Top finishers in the eighth-grade category of the Madison 

County Math Bee are: (from left) Cora Mc- 

Cutcheon of Jonathan Alder Junior High; Isabella 

Pantone and Jauslynn Watkins, both of West Jefferson 

Middle School. 

Top finishers in the seventh-grade category of the 

Madison County Math Bee are: (from left) Ryan Nicol 

of Jonathan Alder Junior High, Peyton Parker of Madison-Plains 

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Jackson Thomas of London 

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Top finishers in the sixth-grade category of the Madison County Math Bee are: (from 

left) Lincoln Powell, Adelyn Rupejko, and Kiki Oiler, all of London Middle School; Dominic 

Keller of West Jefferson Middle School; Landon Garner of Canaan Middle School; 

and Ivan House of Madison-Plains Intermediate. 

Top finishers in the fifth-grade category of the Madison County Math Bee are: (from left) 

Kyle Vallery and Owen Geers, both of Madison-Plains Intermediate School; Cooper 

Moore of Canaan Middle School; and Taissia Gillespie of London Elementary. 

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Teens test knowledge in Envirothon competition 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The annual Ohio Area IV Envirothon 

was held at the Gwynne Conservation Area 

on the Farm Science Review grounds in 

London on April 30. Approximately 60 high 

school teams from across the region participated 

in the outdoor, academic, and environmental 

competition. 

The competition tests students’ knowledge 

in aquatic ecology, current environmental 

issues, forestry, soil, and wildlife. Local 

participants included two teams from Madison-Plains 

High School, three teams from 

Tolles Career & Technical Center, and three 

teams from West Jefferson High School. 

West Jefferson Team 1 took first place. 

Team members included Mathew Chmil, 

Brent Gardner, Charlie Kitchen, Charles 

Stephens, and Katey Stephens. Chmil, 

Gardner, and Charles Stephens also were 

on the winning team in 2023. 

This year’s top four teams qualified for 

the state competition which will take place 

at Hocking College in June. Two teams from 

Sycamore High School (Montgomery 

County) and one team from Beavercreek 

High School (Dayton) joined West Jefferson 

Team 1 as state qualifiers. 

The Madison and Fayette Soil and Water 

Conservation Districts hosted the Area IV 

contest. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

(ABOVE) West Jefferson High School students (from left) Katey 

Stephens, Mathew Chmil, Brent Gardner, Charlie Kitchen, and Charles 

Stephens look over the material at the aquatics ecology table at the 

Ohio Area IV Envirothon. They went on to place first among the nearly 

60 teams in the competition. 

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Alyssa Cline, Jacob Koons, Kylie Aubry, and Anderson Ordille investigate 

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Phone checks, letters promote safe prom driving 

Madison County’s Safe Communities 

Coalition found unique ways to express the 

importance of safe driving to London High 

School students going to prom. 

The coalition arranged for London Elementary 

fourth-graders to write messages 

with drawings to promote safe driving 

habits. The notes were given out during 

lunch period on April 26 to high school students 

planning to attend prom the next day. 

Also on Aug. 26, representatives of the 

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison 

County Public Health, London Police Department, 

Madison County Emergency 

Management Agency, West Jefferson Police 

Department, and Ohio State Highway Patrol—all 

of which are members of the coalition—performed 

a phone check as students 

were leaving the school grounds. 

During the check, law enforcement officers 

stopped each vehicle leaving the parking 

lot to check where the driver’s phone 

was. If the driver had their phone out of 

sight and in a safe place, the driver received 

Smartie candies. Those who did not have 

their phone in a safe place while driving received 

a Dum-Dum sucker. 

The Safe Communities Coalition urges 

drivers to put their phones away when behind 

the wheel. Drivers should follow these 

steps for a safe drive: 

• If you are expecting a text message or 

need to send one, pull over and park your 

car in a safe location. 

HUFF 

Norma Jean Huff, 84, of London, Ohio, was welcomed 

into the eternal presence of Jesus on April 22, 

2024. She was surrounded by her husband, children, 

and grandchildren and passed away very peacefully. 

Norma was born in West Virginia on Sept. 16, 1939, 

to Oren Fay Lattimer and Virginia Marie Lattimer 

(Cunningham). She was the fifth of eight siblings, and 

she always fondly shared stories of growing up with her 

brothers and sisters. 

Norma was preceded in death by: her parents, Oren 

and Virginia; brothers, Jim Lattimer, Don Lattimer, 

and Bernie Lattimer; and sister-in-law, Geneva Lattimer. 

Norma is survived by: her loving husband, Jim Huff; 

children, Doug (Kylee) Huff, Sandra (Bob) Oiler, and 

Greg (Andee) Huff; grandchildren, Tisha, Tara, 

Christina, Bobby (Carmen), Haley, Haden, Darian 

(Brandie), Thadd, Taven, and Brylee; great-grandchildren, 

Ashton, Jhanessa, Shelbi, Jeyshon, Kiandra, 

Kendrick, Freddy, and Franky; siblings, Wanda Bainter, 

Eileen (Frank) Eden, David (Myrla) Lattimer, and 

Gary (Marci) Lattimer; sisters-in-law, Jean Lattimer 

and Janet Lattimer; beloved friend, Kathy Samson; as 

well as dozens of nieces and nephews. 

Norma met Jim at Circleville Bible College. They 

were wed on Feb. 25, 1964. Jim always said that he 

knew they would get to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary 

together, which they recently celebrated on 

Feb. 25, 2024. Jim and Norma both loved to share stories 

from their early relationship and marriage, and 

Law enforcement officers conducted a phone check at London 

High School on April 26, the day before prom, to emphasize the 

need to place phones in a safe, out-of-sight place while driving. 

• Ask your passenger to be your “designated texter.” Allow them 

access to your phone to respond to calls or messages. 

• Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while 

driving. 

• Cell phone use is habit-forming. Struggling to not text and 

drive? Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, silence notifications, 

or put your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of 

your vehicle until you arrive at your destination. 

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joy and laughter they incite. 

In the early years of their marriage, Norma served 

as a stay-at-home mother to her three children. She 

later worked as a cashier at K-Mart, secretary at Purex, 

and the accountant for White Tiger Graphics, from 

where she retired. 

Norma enjoyed Gospel music, singing hymns, gardening, 

and bird watching. She especially loved watching 

birds from her porch swing with her grandchildren. 

Norma was also a faithful giver, and missions were always 

very important to her. She and Jim always joyfully 

supported missionaries whenever they could. Most importantly, 

she spent the most time reading scripture 

and praying for her family. She would sincerely end 

every phone call with, “I pray for you every day!” Everyone 

who knew her was reassured that they were loved 

and prayed for. 

Norma was a devoted member of Church of Christ in 

Christian Union in Newport, Ohio. 

Visitation, a memorial service, and a reception were 

held on May 3 at Madison County Vineyard Church, 

London. Dr. David Lattimer officiated the service. 

In Norma’s honor, the family requests that you 

would prayerfully consider contributing to the CCCU 

Missionary Department to help support missionaries, 

which was a very important cause to Norma. A check 

can be mailed to: CCCU Missionary Department, 1553 

Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be 

shared online at wow.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

London High School students read messages from London Elementary 

fourth-graders urging them practice safe driving skills 

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John Edward Leach, born August 26, 1938, passed away after a 

long illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Englewood, Florida. He is survived 

by his loving wife, Janice and children: Andy Leach, Jonda (Eric) Brown, Melinda 

(Eric) Cunningham, Renae (Bob) Zabloudil and Cory (Alyssa) Bexfield, as well 

as his brother and best friend, Rodger (Jean) Leach. Grandchildren mourning 

the loss of their beloved grandpa include Ryan (Kayla) Leach, Marcus Leach, 

Alex (Bryan) Brown, Grant (Jenni) Brown, Chase (Caitlin) Cunningham, Brynn 

Cunningham, Ryleigh Bexfield, Tessa Bexfield, Callhan Bexfield, Andon Bexfield, 

Lexi Zabloudil, Natalie Zabloudil, Vinny Zabloudil; great grandchildren: Hanna, 

Michael, Caleb, and Samuel Leach, and Georgia Jean Brown. John is also 

mourned by nieces, nephews and extended family and friends in both Ohio 

and Florida along with his sweet beagle mix, Bree. He is preceded in death by 

his parents, Ralph "Bud" and Mildred Leach; Sister Patricia (Leach) Turnbull. 

John was a friend to everyone he met, which included coworkers within the 

Ohio Department of Corrections; the Village of Mount Sterling, Ohio; and Metal 

Graphics. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in 

Mount Sterling, Ohio and at the Englewood Methodist in Englewood, FL. John 

was a dedicated member of the Aladdin Shrine, Masonic Lodge, Knights of 

Pythias, Scottish Rite, and the American Legion. John graduated from Mount 

Sterling High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force. If 

you spent any time in Mount Sterling, you probably ran into John at Veteran's 

Field Fish Stand, at choir practice at the Methodist Church, or waving from his 

vintage John Deer tractor during Village Parades. If he wasn't in Mount 

Sterling, he was likely supporting one of his grandkid's events or activities. He 

absolutely loved them all and was their biggest fan, no matter if it was a ballet 

recital or championship game-- he showed up every time.


library events 


London Public Library 

London Public Library, is located at 20 

E. First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or visit 

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Toddler Time. Ages 0-3 are invited to 

engage in stories, songs, and finger-plays 

May 7, 10-10:30 a.m. 

• Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-6 are invited 

to engage in stories, songs, fingerplays, 

and a weekly letter activity on May 

7, 11-11:45 a.m. Pre-schoolers can practice 

the alphabet with a letter activity after the 

regular storytime. 

• Group Study Session. The library’s 

Hartley Room will be open on May 7 from 4 

to 7 p.m. for any high school student who 

needs a place to do school work. Free wi-fi 

is always available. Snacks are provided. 

• Paws for Reading with Emma. Register 

your child for a 10-minute time slot to 

read a story to Emma, a certified therapy 

dog. Time slots are available on May 7 between 

6 and 7 p.m. You can register online 

through the library’s events page or by calling 

the library at (740) 852-9543. 

• Mike Familant Live! Searchin’ America 

Tour ‘24. On May 8 from 6 to 7 p.m., producer, 

lead investigator, and New Jersey 

native Mike Familant will share his experiences 

researching and tracking down the 

truth behind North America’s most iconic 

cryptid, Bigfoot. He will exhibit evidence he 

and his team have collected, along with stories 

of some of the unfortunate experiences 

that come with Bigfooting. A question-andanswer 

session will be held after the presentation, 

and Mike will be available for 

photographs and autographs. 

• Unicorn Rides. On May 11 from 11 

a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a magical and whimsical 

experience on a unicorn ride provided 

by Horse-N-Round Fun. 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library is located 

at 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson. Call 

(614) 879-8448 or visit hbmlibrary.org. 

• Storytime. Wednesdays and Friday at 

10:30 a.m. 

• Bookmark Voting. Visit the library in 

May to vote for your favorite bookmark in 

the lobby display case. The winners will 

have their bookmarks duplicated for the 

Summer Reading Program. 

• Booklovers. The group will discuss “Loyalty” 

by Lisa Scottoline on May 6 at 4 p.m. 

• Fairy Gardens for Teens. Middle school 

and high school students are invited to take 

part in this program on May 7 at 2:30 p.m. 

Call the library to register. 

• Board Meeting. The board will meet on 

May 14 at 6 p.m. in the library meeting 

room. For details, contact Director Chris 

Siscoe at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org. 

• Graphing for the Future. Students in 

grades 7-12 are invited to visit the library 

on June 18 at 2 p.m. to learn how to use a 

graphing calculator that they will get to 

keep. Registration is now open. 

Mount Sterling Library 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located 

at 60 W. Columbus St. Call (740) 869-2430 

or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. 

• Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Mondays 

for ages 2-5 years old. The last regular 

storytime for the season is May 13. It will 

pick up again in September. 

• Library Board. The board will meet on 

May 9 at 6:15 p.m. following the Mount 

Sterling Community Museum board meeting. 

To be added to the agenda, contact 

Steve Brindza at (740) 869-2430. 

• Friends of the Library. The Friends 

will meet on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. New members 

are welcome. 

• Ladies Night Out Movie. Ladies are invited 

to watch “Ordinary Angels” (PG) on 

the library’s big screen on May 20. Doors 

open at 6:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish. The 

library provides pizza, popcorn, cold drinks, 

and flavored coffees. RSVP by calling the library 

or texting Melissa at (614) 315-7939. 

• Around Town Book Club. The group 

will discuss “Tom Lake” by Ann Pratchett 

on March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Tinapple home. 

Refreshments will be served. A game or 

other activity will follow the book discussion. 

For details, contact Melissa at (614) 

315-7939. 

Plain City Library 

Plain City Public Library is located at 

305 W. Main St. Call (614) 873-4912 or visit 

www.plaincitylib.org. 

• All Ages Storytime. May 6, 10:30-11 

a.m. For ages 6 and younger. 

• Revenge of the Sixth: A Star Wars Celebration 

Day. On May 6 at 6 p.m., catch a 

Star Wars flick on the big screen, grab a 

mocktail at the cantina, try your hand at Star 

Wars trivia or a themed board game, take 

your picture in front of the Death Star, and 

more. Wear a Star Wars-themed costume to 

be entered into the costume contest. Bring 

your droid and don’t forget your lightsaber: 

the library will take a group photo at the 

Lightsaber Meetup. All ages are welcome. 

• Board of Trustees. The library board 

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South Charleston 


Paying it forward by taking a look back in time 



Joshua Murray, a third-grade language 

arts teacher at Miami View Elementary 

School, took the school’s third-graders on a 

walking tour of downtown South 

Charleston on April 26. 

He equipped each student with a copy of 

a 44-page booklet he had filled with nearly 

100 photos of iconic landmarks, many of 

which still stand today. At stops along the 

tour, he encouraged students to compare 

and contrast the old pictures with how 

things look today. 

Pointing to one of the grand houses on 

Chillicothe Street, Murray relayed the story 

of how an opera singer had it built with 

wide open spaces for good acoustics. He 

showed the students the “steps to nowhere” 

on Church Street, near U.S. Route 42, that 

he played on as a child, noting they once led 

to a school building that served students in 

the early 1900s. He took them to the tiny 

cemetery that sits next to South Charleston 

United Methodist Church to show them the 

gravemarker of Charles Paist after whom 

the town was named. 

“I see the kids light up when I tell them 

about certain buildings,” Murray said. “I 

think it’s important for students to have a good understanding of 

the history of our town and where we come from.” 

A teacher at Southeastern Local Schools for the past 16 years, 

Murray has been conducting the walking history tours with students 

for over 10 years. It’s one of the ways he is working to preserve, 

share, and celebrate the history of his hometown. 

“I’ve always been interested in history, I buy and sell antiques, 

and I’ve always loved photography,” Murray said. 

One of his uncles helped to nurture those interests by getting 

him into selling old photographs when he was a teenager. The same 

uncle took him to a postcard show where Murray found old images 

of South Charleston and, as a result, started a collection. Later, a 

history buff who appreciated Murray’s interest in local history donated 

his whole postcard collection to him. 

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which is exciting.” 

In November of last year, Murray established the 

“South Charleston, Ohio Through the Years” page 

on Facebook. The page has more than 2,200 followers. 

Visitors are encouraged to share historic photos, 

nostalgic items, and stories of South Charleston. 

The purpose of the page: “Let’s work together to 

keep the history of South Charleston alive.” 

Murray recently asked the page’s followers if 

they would be interested in Murray offering walking 

history tours to the public. 

“Between 80 and 100 people showed interest,” 

he said, adding that he hopes to set some tour 

dates for later this year. 

Two copies of Murray’s “History Tour of South 

Charleston 2024” booklet are now part of the local 

history section at Houston Library in South 

Charleston. 

A detail pointed out on Joshua Murray’s walking 

history tour are the initials in the iron gate outside 

the brick home that sits diagonally across 

the street from Chillicothe Street Pizza: HEB 

stood for Henry E. Bateman who laid out Woodward 

Street. The house was built in the 1860s. 

(AT LEFT) Megaphone in hand, Miami View Elementary 

teacher Joshua Murray tells third-graders about the Houston 

Co. store (see picture ABOVE) that once stood at the 

south end of Chillicothe Street, not far from where Sunrise 

Cooperative now operates. The business, established in 

1861, sold grain, wool, groceries, hardware items, and produce. 

The building was torn down in 2014. 

Third-grade students at Miami View Elementary take a 

break on the steps of South Charleston United Methodist 

Church during a walking history tour conducted by teacher 

Joshua Murray. Murray informed the students that South 

Charleston’s Methodist congregation got its start in a small 

barn in 1811. The current church was built in 1912 before 

which a frame church stood on the site.


South Charleston 

Library’s summer reading program kicks off May 30 

Houston Library is located at 5 W. Jamestown St., 

South Charleston. For details about events and programming, 

call (937) 462-8047. 

• Sewing Instruction. By appointment only. Instructor 

Connie Andrews is available to teach basic machine 

and hand-sewing skills so that participants can complete 

a simple project to take home. Classes are free and 

open to adults, teenagers, and children ages 9-12 with 

a parent or caregiver present with each child. The library 

provides supplies and sewing machines. Each 

adult participant must sign a waiver before participating 

in the first class. Children and teenagers must have 

a parent sign the waiver. Call the library branch manager 

at (937) 462-8047 to schedule an appointment. 

• Busy Bookworms Storytime. This storytime for 

ages 2 and older takes place at 11 a.m. May 9. Toddlers 

and preschoolers are introduced to books, rhymes, 

music, and crafts. 

• Yoga for Beginners. This class for adults is taking 

place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in May (plan to arrive 

a few minutes early). Most poses will include modification 

options for various fitness levels. Participants must 

sign waivers before participating in the first class. Connie 

Andrews, a library staff member (not a certified instructor), 

will lead the class. Participants should wear 

loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or a couple of large 

towels. 

• Lego Club. The club will meet on 

May 13 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. It is open 

to school-age children. The library 

provides the Legos. 

• The Wild Thing: Summer Reading 

Program Kickoff Party. All ages 

are invited to attend the part set for 

May 30 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Meet the 

Wild Thing character from Maurice 

Sendak’s famous book, make your own 

trail mix snack bag, and take home a 

helium balloon. 

• Boba Tea Take-Home Kit. Teens 

and adults are invited to pick up a kit 

between June 1 and June 29 to experience 

a Taiwanese adventure. (While 

supplies last.) 

• Bird Watch Quest. Between June 

1 and July 31, pick up a birding journal at the library’s 

front desk and participate in an in-library bird scavenger 

hunt. QR codes are included for sound effects.s 

• A Fairy Tale Adventure. At 11 a.m. on June 4, children 

ages 5 and older are invited to journey into the 

realm of make-believe at the library’s school for young 

adventurers. Learn a courtly dance, sing along with the 

Monday Night Club’s 100th year 

In April, Pam Stanforth of the London Visual Arts 

Guild presented a program entitled “Leaving a Legacy” 

at the South Charleston Monday Night Club meeting 

at Village Chic. Stanforth is an artist, published author, 

and former Arts Guild board member. She surprised 

the club members with a raffle of her book, 

artwork, and handmade crafts. 

The Monday Night Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary 

with the help of the Heritage Center of Clark 

County. The center has put together a display of historical 

items and stories of the founders from South 

Charleston. 

The club’s next meeting will take place on May 6 at 

7 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 117 S. Fountain Ave., 

Springfield. Carol Gleason with Therapy Dog Adventures 

and KaLynn Clark with 4 Paws for Ability will 

be the guest speakers. 

In June, the club will return to its usual meeting 

place—Village Chic, 17 S. Chillicothe St., South 

Charleston. The meeting is set for June 3 at 7 p.m. The 

South Charleston Strummers, a group of individuals 

who play dulcimers, will perform a musical program. 

Following the June meeting, the club will take its 

usual break over the summer, reconvening on the first 

Monday in October. 

For more information about the Monday Night 

Club, contact Patty Moore at (937) 462-7174. 

Pam Stanforth, a member of the London Visual Arts 

Guild, presented a program at the South Charleston 

Monday Night Club. 

Legion’s golf scramble set for May 11 

South Charleston’s American Legion Post 176 is 

hosting its annual golf scramble May 11 at Locust Hills 

Golf Club, 5575 N. River Rd., Springfield. Sign-in is at 

11 a.m. Play starts at 12 p.m. Participants are welcome 

to show up the day of the event and sign up. The cost is 

$60 per golfer or $240 per team and includes door 

prizes, raffles, food, drinks, and lunch. proceeds go to 

scholarships for students at Southeastern High School. 

Arendt Sisters of Lafferty Pike, help to dramatize 

the tale of Rose Red and Bear Prince, and guard 

jewels from greedy dragons. Participants are welcome 

to come dressed as knights, ladies, or other 

fairy tale characters. 

• Mr. Puppet. All ages are invited to enjoy 

a comedy show that blends ventriloquism, marionettes, 

and audience participation, June 12 at 11 

a.m. 

• Adult Reading Discussion. On June 18 

at 6:30 p.m., join the conversation about 

“Grandma Gatewood: The Inspiring Story of the 

Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail.” In 

1955, Emma Gatewood became the first woman 

to hike the Appalachian Trail alone. She told her 

family she was going for a walk and left her small 

Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less 

than $200. The next time anyone heard from her, 

the 67-year-old had walked 800 miles along the 

2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. Copies of the book will be available 

for checkout at the circulation desk starting in mid-May. 

• Canals for Kids. Author Sarah Harper will bring the history of 

Ohio canals alive through stories, music, and interactive activities 

on June 19 at 11 a.m. The program is geared for children in grades 

K-5. Harper will have copies of her book for sale after the event. 

• Who Gnu? A Draw Along Story. Writer, cartoonist, and teacher 

Jeff Nicholas will entertain with fun stories, illustrations, and drawalong 

“gnu adventures” on June 26 at 11 a.m. The program is open 

to children ages 5 and older and adults. 

• Mystery Take-Home Kit. Teens and adults are invited to pick 

up a kit filled with supplies to make a craft. Kits will be available 

July 1-31, while supplies last. 

• Water/Floating Adventure Activity Bag. Children ages 5-12 

years old can pick up one of these activity bags to take home July 8- 

13, while supplies last. 

• Realm of the Reptile Show. At this hands-on show, set for July 

11 at 3:30 p.m., attendees will encounter about 10 different exotic 

animals from around the world. 

• STEM Aviation Adventure Activity Bag. Children ages 5-12 

years old can pick up one of these activity bags to take home July 

15-20, while supplies last. 

• Farm Adventure Activity Bag. Children ages 5-12 years old can 

pick up one of these activity bags to take home July 22-31, while 

supplies last.



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The May 8 and June 12 monthly Somerford 

Township meetings have been moved to 

an 8 p.m. start time at the Somerford Township 

Hall. 

Developmental Disabilities Board 

The Madison County Board of Developmental 

Disabilities will meet on May 16 at 

4 p.m. at the administrative office, 500 Elm 

St., London. In the event the meeting would 

need to be canceled and rescheduled, it will 

take place on May 23. 

Golf Scramble to honor Patty 

Boerger and Joan Boyle 

A golf scramble honoring the memories 

of Patty Boerger and Joan E. Boyle will take 

place on June 15 at The Ridge Golf & Gardens, 

17487 Robinson Rd., Marysville. 

Check-in is set for noon followed by a shotgun 

start at 1 p.m. A dinner catered by Los 

Mariachis, an auction, and awards will take 

place at 6 p.m. 

The cost to enter is $80 per golfer or $300 

per four-person team. Registrations are due 

by June 6. Hole competitions, move-up hole 

opportunities, mulligans, a $500 grand prize 

cash drawing, and other special features are 

part of the scramble. 

For more information, contact Nevin 

Taylor at nevintaylor2018@gmail.com or 

(937) 243-0998. Committee members include 

Ann Boerger, Jim Miller, and Nevin 

Taylor. Proceeds benefit local hospice and 

home health care. 

Soil and Water Conservation 

The Madison County Soil and Water 

Conservation District will meet on May 15 

at 8 a.m. in the Madison County Engineer’s 

conference room, 825 U.S. Hwy. 42 NE, London. 

The public is welcome. 

Peak Bloom Bike Rides 

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation 

District offers a great opportunity to see 

key pollinator habitats in action during the 

Peak Bloom Bike ride series. The bike tours 

begin at the Prairie Grass Trailhead, located 

behind the Madison County Senior Center in 

London, and stop at several remnant prairie 

sites that support native wildflowers and 

grasses and have been here since the last ice 

age. There are three Saturday ride dates: 

May 11, July 13, and Sept. 14, strategically 

spaced to capture different blooming flowers. 

All of the rides start at 1 p.m. 

Power of the Purse 

United Way of Clark, Champaign & 

Madison Counties is hosting Madison 

County’s Power of the Purse on June 12 

from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Choctaw Lake Lodge. 

Heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a purse boutique, 

a Dolly Parton impersonator, a giving 

tree, a beer raffle, and more are planned. 

Tickets are $50. Tickets and sponsorships 

are available at uwccmc.org. For more information, 

contact United Way at (937) 324- 

5551 or unitedway@uwccmc.org. 

Proceeds benefit the Dolly Parton’s Imagination 

Library, a free book program that 

gives children from birth to age 5 the gift of 

a new book each month. Local affiliates, like 

United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison 

County, raise funds to make the program 

possible. 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

The Mount Sterling Community Center 

is located at 164 E. Main St. For details, call 

(740) 869-2453. 

May 6—9 a.m.-12 p.m., indoor open play 

pickleball 

8-10 p.m., men’s open gym basketball 

May 7—3-6 p.m., food pantry for income 

eligible households. Pre-packed food boxes 

are delivered to your vehicle. Bring proof of 

residence at first visit and picture ID every 

visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for details. 

4:30-5:30 p.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly 

6-8 p.m.—Mother’s Day card class, create 

a card with Stampin’ Up supplies and go 

home with a completed project. For details 

or to RSVP, contact Criss at (740) 272-0633 

or craftingwithcriss@yahoo.com. 

7-8 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous 


pickleball 

10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., senior lunch program 

for anyone 60 and older, RSVP by calling 

(740) 869-2453 

5-6 p.m., all-level yoga class, $10 


pickleball 

5-7 p.m., indoor open play pickleball 

May 11—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all 

ages and abilities; 

May 12—7-8:30 p.m., HEAT training (plyometrics/speed 

and agility) for grades K-12. 

Free (food drive donation items welcomed). 

Summer Youth Program–June 3-Aug. 16, 

10 a.m.-1 p.m., contact center for details. 

Madison County Senior Center 

The Madison County Senior Citizens 

Center is located at 280 W. High St., London. 

For details, call (740) 852-3001. 

May 6—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise 

class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 

a.m., crocheting, knitting and needle crafts; 

10:30 a.m., sitting exercise and strengthening; 

1 p.m., euchre; 4 p.m., Delightful Dining 

trip departs 

May 7—9 a.m., quilting class, 10 a.m., 

bowling; 4-7 p.m., euchre, billiards, workout 

room open 

May 8—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise 

class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 12 p.m., 

bridge; 2 p.m., diabetic/weight loss class 

May 9—9 a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 

a.m., mystery lunch trip departs 

May 10—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

class; 9 a.m., painting class; 1 p.m., free 

movie for members.


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Delia Arellano (center) prepares to cut the ribbon at her new business, Carreta Tienda 

Mexicana. The food and goods market is located at 7 E. High St., London. The Madison 

County Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 30. 

Sudsational Laundromat, 269 E. Main St., West Jefferson, celebrated a ribbon-cutting 

ceremony with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce on April 16. Cutting the ribbon 

for their grand opening are co-owners Robert and Jana Banhagel (holding scissors) 

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Darby Creek Nursery & Landscaping celebrates the opening of their new location at 9050 Amity Pike in Plain 

City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10. Cutting the ribbon are owners Cindy and Jeff Turnbull (front, 

center). They are joined by some of their many employees, as well as representatives from the Madison County 

Chamber of Commerce and the village of Plain City. Darby Creek Nursery & Landscaping is a retail and wholesale 

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xLegal Notices 

MID-OHIO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 

ELEVATED WATER TANK 1, 2 & 3 IMPROVEMENTS 

LEGAL NOTICE- INVITATION TO BID 

Sealed Bids will be received for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete a project 

known as Elevated Water Tank 1, 2 & 3 Improvements at the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Office, 

3161 Old Columbus Road, London, Ohio 43140 until 10:00 A.M. local time on May 20, 2024, and at said 

time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may be mailed or delivered in advance to the Mid-Ohio 

Water and Sewer District at the above address. 

An Electronic copy of the Bid Documents containing the Bid Requirements and Contract Documents (including 

all bid sheets, plans, specifications, and any addenda) can be obtained by contacting Arcadis via email at 

steve.moore@arcadis.com. 

Each Bidder is required to furnish with its submission of the fully completed Bid Documents, a Bid Security in 

accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form (Bid Guarantee 

and Contract and Performance Bond as provided in Section 153.57.1 of the Ohio Revised Code), must be issued 

by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Those Bidders that 

elect to submit bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit pursuant to 

Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Section 153.54 (C) of the Ohio Revised Code. 

Any such letter of credit shall be revocable only at the option of the beneficiary OWNER. The amount of the 

certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the Bid and the Successful 

Bidder will be required to submit a bond in the form provided in 153.57 of the Ohio Revised Code in conjunction 

with the execution of the Contract. 

Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the Bidding Documents and all 

persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and 

complexity. The OWNER intends that this Project be completed no later than the time period as set forth in 

Article 4 of the Standard Form of Agreement Between OWNER and CONTRACTOR on the Basis of a Stipulated 

Price. 

Each Bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because 

of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age. 

Additionally, CONTRACTOR compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative 

Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 84- 

9 shall be required. 

Bidders must comply with the prevailing Davis-Bacon wage rates on Public Improvements in Madison County 

as determined by the U.S. Department of labor, Federal Wage and Hour Division. 

The Engineer`s estimate for this project is: $500,000. 

The Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities. The Mid- 

Ohio Water and Sewer District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to increase or decrease or omit any 

item or times and/or award the bid to the lowest and best bidder. 

MM APRIL 28 & MAY 5 & 12, 2024 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission 

will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 9, 

2024 - 5:30 pm at 20 South Walnut Street to hear the 

following case(s): 

Applicant: GC Squared LLC, is requesting 70 lots to 

London Landing III at the subject property Parcel 

31-02033.000. 

Applicant: Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc. is requesting 

a variance at the subject property 130 West High 

Street. 

For Information on the above case(s) 

please contact Steve Hume or 

Kristie West 740-852-7045 

The City of London 

Building and Zoning Department 

20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105, 

London, Ohio, 43140 

Regular business hours: 

(Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm) 

MM MAY 5, 2024 

MM2024218 


Legal Notice 

Request for Proposals-Madison County is 

seeking proposals to provide non-fixed route, 

demand responsive, point-to-point transportation 

service for the clients of the Madison 

County Department of Job and Family 

Services. The provider will transport Madison 

County participants to medical and other miscellaneous 

appointments. Contracts will be 

open to any providers with regular vehicles, 

wheelchair accessible vehicles, ambulatory 

services, car seat availability, etc. 

Program requirements are outlined in the 

Request for Proposal (RFP) package available 

to interested parties by email to 

madison_fiscal@jfs.ohio.gov. Deadline for 

submission is May 28, 2024, at 12pm. Late 

submissions not accepted. 

MM MAY 5 & 12,2024 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22430005 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Za D (F) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Ashley Ruddy 

LKA-56 Pennsylvania Ave., West Jefferson, OH 43162 

Zachary Daum 

LKA-1727 Ringfield Dr., West Jefferson, OH 43162 

Putative Father, address unknown 

A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of 

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

Za D (F) DOB 12/31/2007, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An adjudication 

hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile 

Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Wednesday, 

May 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parent of said minor child and notice 

of said complaints is hereby provided in accordance with the law 

and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure. If a 

party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to provide representation 

upon request. If you believe that you qualify, contact the 

Court at (740) 852-0760. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 

Madison County, Ohio 




Notice is hereby given that the City of London 

Historic Review Board will hold a public hearing 

on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:00 p.m. at 20 

South Walnut Street, London, OH 43140. 

For Information on the above case(s) please 

contact Kristie West @ 740-852-7045. 



20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105 







The London City Council will be 

conducting a public hearing at the regular 

meeting on June 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., 

in City Council Chambers, 

located at 20 South Walnut Street, London. 

RESOLUTION 126-24 Sponsored by: Andrew 

Hitt A RESOLUTION adopting the recommendations 

of the Planning Commission. 

Kris Miller 

London City Council Clerk 

MM MAY 5, 12 & 19, 2024 


PUBLIC LEASE ADVERTISEMENT 

The Ohio Department of Administration Services, 

General Services Division, Office of Real Estate and 

Planning, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio 

43228-1395 for the following lease of agricultural 

land at: 

Property to be Auctioned: 

Old Springfield Road 

East Urbana-London Road (State Route 56) 

Marysville-London Road (State Route 38) 

London, Ohio 43140 

Property Description: 

Field A – Approximately 314 Acres 

Field B – Approximately 454 Acres 

Field C – Approximately 325 Acres 

Field D – Approximately 102 Acres 

Field E – Approximately 284 Acres 

Field I – Approximately 101 Acres 

Bid Opening Date: 

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:00 P.M. (EST) 

Bid Opening Location: 

4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228 

Property Viewing Dates: 

05/02/2024 

05/08/2024 

Property Viewing Times: 

11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 

Auction details are in the bidder’s package, which 

may be obtained by calling (614) 387-6049 or by 

email to realestateandplanning@das.ohio.gov 

MM APRIL 28, MAY 5 & 12, 2024 



Notice is hereby given that the City of London 

Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing 

on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 5:30 pm at 20 South Walnut 

Street to hear the following case(s): 

Applicant: Philip Walters & Jeanne Coate is requesting 

a conditional use permit/variance at 56 South 

Oak Street. 

Applicant: Brandon Long, is requesting a variance 

to the required rear setbacks at 88 South Street. 

For Information on the above case(s) 

please contact Steve Hume or 

Kristie West 740-852-7045. 



20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105, 





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xLegal Notices 

NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, OHIO 

APRIL 18, 2024 

Noce is hereby given to the passage of the following ordinances or 

resoluons of the London City Council. The complete text of each 

ordinance or resoluon may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the 

City Law Director or the City Auditor at 20 South Walnut Street, London, 

Ohio, or online at the London City website: www.londonohio.gov 

Adopted: 

RESOLUTION 118-24 Sponsored by: Greg Eades A RESOLUTION 

increasing appropriations. This money was appropriated in 2023 that was 

not spent and needs reappropriated 

RESOLUTION 121-24 Sponsored by: Shannon Treynor A RESOLUTION 

increasing appropriations. To comply with our contract with Mid-Ohio. 

RESOLUTION 127-24 Sponsored by: Andrew Hitt A RESOLUTION 

increasing appropriations. The Fire Department needs to purchase new 

hoses. They have received a donation to purchase these hoses. 

Failed: 

RESOLUTION 120-24 Sponsored by: Michael Norman A RESOLUTION 

increasing appropriations. The City would like to build a pickleball court 

at a location yet to be determined. 

Kris Miller 

London City Council Clerk 

MM APRIL 28 & MAY 5, 2024 

PROBATE COURT OF 


CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Jackson Edward Glass 

to 

Jackson Edward Colanero 

Case No. 20246015 

NOTICE OF HEARING ON 

CHANGE OF NAME 

[R.C. 2717.01] 

Applicant hereby gives notice to all 

interested persons that the applicant 

has filed an Application for 

Change of Name in the Probate 

Court of Madison County, Ohio, 

requesting the change of name of 

Jackson Edward Glass to Jackson 

Edward Colanero. The hearing on 

the application will be held on the 

20th day of June, 2024, at 1:30 

o’clock P.M. in the Probate Court of 

Madison County, located at 1 

North Main Street, London, Ohio 

43140. 



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Case No. 22430007 



Ey B (F) 


To: Jessica Hartley 

LKA - 102 E. Columbus Street, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of Ohio/ 

Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Ey B 

(F), DOB 06/28/2007, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An initial hearing 

has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 

North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Wednesday, May 15, 

2024, at 10:15 a.m., and pretrial hearing on Monday, June 3, 2024 

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Ja S (F) 


To: Jessica Hartley, LKA 102 E. Columbus St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

Paul Summerall - address unknown 

& Putative Father - address unknown 


Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Ja S 

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Case No. CVE20230115 

Parcel No. 07-00308.000 

Address: 8855 Big Plain Circleville Rd., London, OH 43140 

In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online 

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Ay H (M) & Rt H (M) 

Alleged Dependent Children 

To: Jessica Hartley, LKA 102 E. Columbus, St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

Robert Hartley III, LKA 11819 London Rd., Orient, OH 43146 


Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Ay H 

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SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

Warren Brewer Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 5/26 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

5/12 A&M



EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE, WHERE THE DIFFERENCE IS EXPERIENCE. 

More than 229 New Vehicles Available & 133 Pre-Owned in Stock! 

OVER 61 NEW-TRUCKS ON SITE! 

PRE-OWNED 

2011 CHEVROLET 

SILVERADO 1500 LS 

COUGHLIN AUTO SPECIAL 

$9,800 

Stock #TA84841B Stock #N231369 Stock #N23410 Stock #B24476A 

PRE-OWNED 

2016 CHEVROLET 

EQUINOX LS 


$11,800 

PRE-OWNED 

2016 FORD ESCAPE 

SE 


$12,400 

BUILDINGS - Rent-To-Own - No Credit Check! 

PRE-OWNED 

2017 HYUNDAI 

TUCSON SE 


$13,400 

Stock # MB-1012-2824-4-L 

Mini-Barn 10X12 

$109 per mo. 

Stock # MDK-8012-21224-9039-C 

Delux Kennel 8X12 

$176 per mo. 

Stock # CC-0810-013124-9038 

8x10 Chicken Coop 

$119 per mo. 

SALES HOURS: 

Mon - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 

Fri. - Sat.: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Closed Sunday 

255 Lafayette Street, London, OH 43140 

(740) 919-3018 Sales 

(740) 919-3020 Service 

www.coughlinauto.com 

SERVICE HOURS: 

Mon - Thurs: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM 

Fri.: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Closed Sunday

Madison Messenger - May 5th, 2024

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