PUBLIC NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Plaintiff: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Vs
Defendant: DONNIE ROACH ET AL
Case Number: 25FC000114
Court of Common Pleas, Lawrence County, Ohio

In pursuance of an Order of Sale issued from the said Court of Common Pleas in the above-entitled action, and in accordance with ORC section 2329.153, I will offer for sale at public auction online at https://Lawrence.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov on Friday, the 26th day of June, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with a provisional second date of Friday, the 10th day of July, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., the following described Real Estate, situated in the County of Lawrence and the State of Ohio and in the Township Of Rome, to wit:
Commonly known as: 66 County Road 329, Crown City, Ohio 45623
Parcel Number(s): 18-196-1900
Parcel Number(s): 18-196-1907
(Instructions for obtaining the complete legal description of the property can be found at www. lawcoso.com)
Said property appraised at $160,000.00. Property cannot be sold for less than 2/3’s of the appraised value. Bidding will start at $106,667.00. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. A deposit amount of $5,000.00 must be on account with Real Auction prior to bidding (see online sale bidding instructions).
The unpaid balance of the purchase price shall be due and payable to the Sheriff within (30) days from the date of the confirmation order.
Successful bidders are required to pay recording and conveyance fees to the Sheriff for sales, over and above the purchase price.
2329.211 In every action of Judicial Sale or Execution of residential property if the Judgement Creditor is the purchaser, they shall not be required to make a deposit of sale. All other purchasers shall make sale deposits as follows: If the appraised value of the property is less than or equal to $10,000, a deposit of $5,000. If the appraised value is more than $10,000 but less than $200,000, a deposit of $5,000. If the appraised value is equal to or more than $200,000, a deposit of $10,000 is required.
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s sale operates under the doctrine of Caveat Emptor. The Lawrence County Sheriff makes no guarantee as to the status of the title prior to the sale. There has been no inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale.
Attorney: Nicholas M. Smith
Telephone: 614-220-5611
Jeffery S. Lawless, Sheriff
Lawrence County Ohio
Further Information may be obtained from Carmen Bowles at 740-532-3106 or cbowles@lawcoso.com

Ironton Tribune:
May 30, June 6 and 13, 2026
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