L E G A L N O T I C E Unknown Spouse of Jerry S. Hawes, whose last known address was unknown, present address unknown, will take notice that on the 13th day of February 2026, John McManus, as Treasurer of Montgomery County, Ohio, filed his Complaint in Case No. 2026 CV 00837 in the Common Pleas Court of Montgomery County, Ohio, 41 North Perry Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422-2000 against Laverne E. Hawes, et al. Defendants, praying for a finding for delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties and charges, quieting of title, equitable relief, and for sale of the real estate described by Auditor's Parcel I.D. No. E2017105A0079 and E2017105A0113 (indexed under 0079). Said Defendants are required to answer said Complaint on or before twenty-eight days from the last date of publication or a judgment will be rendered as prayed for. JOHN MCMANUS TREASURER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO MATHIAS H. HECK, JR. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO MICHELE PHIPPS ROBERT D. ROSS ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 4-10,4-17,4-24/2026


