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ADMINISTRATRIXS NOTICE Estate of JOYCE A. MCCANDLESS, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to the Administratrix or attorney listed below. CAROL A. MCCANDLESS, Administratrix 136 Dutchtown Road Butler, PA 16002 Michael S. Lazaroff, Esquire LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. LAZAROFF 277 West Main Street PO Box 216 Saxonburg, PA 16056-0216

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICHARD D. COLONELLO, of Adams Township, Butler County, No. 10-26-533, Letters of Administration on said estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: DAVID COLONELLO, Administrator 6238 Crestmont Drive Butler, PA 16002 or to: Rebecca A. Auld, Esquire AULD BROTHERS LAW GROUP, LLC 5349 William Flynn Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044

TRUST NOTICE William E. Bleakley, Trustee of the Amended Second Restatement of the William E. Bleakley Trust Agreement Dated June 12, 1981 Restated on October 2, 2024, and pursuant to 20 Pa. C.S. 7755(c)(1)(ii) request all persons having claims or demands against the Trust of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: JAY R. HAGERMAN, ESQUIRE or: JAMES WALLACE c/o ABERNETHY, HAGERMAN & MILLER, P.C. 3960 William Flinn Highway Allison Park, PA 15101

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, will act on an ordinance (of which this notice is the summary) authorizing the issuance of an awarding of its One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Six and 00/100 Dollar ($131,266.00), principal amount, general obligation Note, at a private sale. If enacted, the ordinance will award the Note to the purchase thereof, approve the form of the Note, fix the rate of interest to be paid, pledge the full faith and credit of the local government unit for payment thereof, create a sinking fund, and authorize the proper officers to take the necessary steps to issue the Note. The funds to be obtained from the borrowing will be used for the following purpose: payment on the purchase of two police vehicles with upfit. A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Secretary of the local government unit at 109 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, on any business day (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: May 22, 2026

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the ESTATE OF TAMMY JEAN MENGEL, Deceased, late of Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania have been granted to ABEL MENGEL. All persons having claims against the Estate are requested to present the same and all persons indebted to the Estate are to make payment without delay to Abel Mengel, or his attorney. DEBORAH A. SHAW, Esquire 1906 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105

LEGAL NOTICE Perry Township Armstrong County is accepting sealed bids at 758 Queenstown Road, Karns City, PA 16041 untll Friday June 12, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. for the Say, Knox and Gibson Road Intersection Storm Sew-er Project. Bids wlll be opened publicly and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. The scope of work includes providing all labor and equipment for 1325 ft of 12 SLCPP, 120 ft of 15 SLCPP, 940 ft of 15 Perforated SLCPP, 640 ft of 18 SLCPP, Install-ation of 13 - 2x4 inlets, 15 - 2x2 inlets and pavement restoration. The township wlll provide all materials. Prevailing wage must be paid and the project must be completed by August 19, 2026. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM R. MATTHEWS, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0481, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JAMES W. MATTHEWS, Executor 505 Portsmouth Court Doylestown, PA 18901 Richard L. Osberg, III, Esquire LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD L. OSBERG, III, PLLC 1900 Main Street Suite 225 Canonsburg, PA 15317

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF RICHLAND ZONING HEARING BOARD The Richland Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a hearing on the evening of Tuesday, June 16, 2026 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Richland Township Municipal Building located at 4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia PA 15044 to consider the following: Hearing #26-09 Applicant - Ronald Burkard Property Location - 5611 Grubbs Road, Gibsonia PA 15044 Lot and Block #2005-R-10 Zoning District - RA One-Acre Residential Applicant applying for the following variance: Relief from Richland Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27, Section 27-506.E(5) 1. Limits the maximum gross building area of an accessory structure to 1,000 square feet for a residential lot that is more than 40,000 square feet in area. The applicant is proposing to construct a 500 square feet addition to an existing accessory structure which will result in the accessory structure exceeding 1,000 square feet. All application docu-ments relative to the above application are available in the Township Zoning Office during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend. Scott Shoup Zoning Officer

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA E. TUBRIDY, Late of Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0514, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: SHERRI L. TUBRIDY, Executor 336 Ridge Road Zelienople, PA 16063

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN DENNIS CYPHERT, late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above-named estate have been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-20-0794. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands against the estate are requested to present the same without delay to: CHRISTOPHER CYPHERT 243 Hoon Road Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM SEELNACHT, Late of Saxonburg Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0557, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BARBARA L. CYPHER, Executor P.O. Box 40 Cabot, PA 16023 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE OF PENSION BOARD MEETING To: All Residents and Taxpayers of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Butler will hold a pension board meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. via Zoom. (Logon information for this meeting is available at www.cityofbutler.org). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss updates to market performance with the Citys Pension Investment Advisor. Mindy F. Gall City Clerk June 1, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE On June 5, 2025, the State Board of Nursing indefinitely suspended Shawn Michael Spithaler, license nos. RN723009 and PN295334, of Butler, Butler County, because Spithaler was convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude and is addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

LEGAL NOTICE The Drug and Alcohol Council Meeting will be held at 7:30 A.M. on June 16, 2026, in the Human Services Conference Room, first floor of the County Government Center Annex, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA. This meeting will also be available on zoom. Send an email to djeneres@co.butler.pa.us to obtain the meeting link and information.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM SEELNACHT, Late of Saxonburg Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0557, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BARBARA L. CYPHER, Executor P.O. Box 40 Cabot, PA 16023 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE SAXONBURG BOROUGH JOHN ROEBLINGS HISTORIC WIRE ROPE WORKSHOP RESTORATION General Notice Saxonburg Borough (Owners) are requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: John Roeblings Historic Wire Rope Workshop Restoration Contract No. 2026-1 Bids for the constru-ction of the Project will be received electron-ically via the PennBid program by Saxonburg Borough until 10:00 A.M. local time, July 17th, 2026. The Project includes the following Work: Structural stabilization of the existing stone and timber framing, restoration or replacement of deteriorated roofing and siding materials in-kind, masonry repair and repointing, foundation improvements, drainage enhance-ments, and installation of updated electrical and safety systems. Architectural and engineering services will guide the project to ensure compliance with local codes and the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Where original materials cannot be salvaged, historically approved replacements will be used to maintain authenticity. The project is located in the Borough of Saxonburg, Butler County. The extent of the work is described in the contract documents. Obtaining the Bidding Documents All project documents and details are available at no cost at (https://www.pennbid.net/) Onsite pre bid inspections will be held on June 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the Bid Due Date, unless the contract award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the Bid Due Date. Steven May Borough Manager June 1st, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Advertisement for Bid - Food Service Kitchen Equipment The Franklin Area School District, Venango County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for the delivery and installation of Kitchen Equip-ment #2026-01 at its various buildings, including but not limited to: 1. (2) Heat Holding Proofing Cabinet 2. (3) Combi Oven, 10 pan 3. (1) Refrigerator, roll-in 4. (2) Combi Oven (1 double stack) 5. (1) Hot Food Serving Counter 6. (1) Serving Counter 7. (1) Cash Register Stand 8. (3) Milk Coolers 9. (1) Combi Oven, 10 pan, vent less A bid specification packet and site details can be found on the Districts website at www.fasd.k12.pa.us or by visiting the Administrative Office located at 40 Knights Way, Franklin, PA 16323 or by submitting an email to the board secretary at email address: eatonk@fasd.k12.pa.us. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities.

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN DENNIS CYPHERT, late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above-named estate have been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-20-0794. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands against the estate are requested to present the same without delay to: CHRISTOPHER CYPHERT 243 Hoon Road Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE Perry Township Armstrong County is accepting sealed bids at 758 Queenstown Road, Karns City, PA 16041 untll Friday June 12, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. for the Say, Knox and Gibson Road Intersection Storm Sew-er Project. Bids wlll be opened publicly and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. The scope of work includes providing all labor and equipment for 1325 ft of 12 SLCPP, 120 ft of 15 SLCPP, 940 ft of 15 Perforated SLCPP, 640 ft of 18 SLCPP, Install-ation of 13 - 2x4 inlets, 15 - 2x2 inlets and pavement restoration. The township wlll provide all materials. Prevailing wage must be paid and the project must be completed by August 19, 2026. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

LEGAL NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Slippery Rock Area School District has cancelled the scheduled Athletic Com-mittee meeting and the Operation Committee meeting for Monday, June 8, 2026. Regan Hess Board Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 321 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, is requesting a stage II bond release from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for the surface mine permit No.10180305-02, issued January 11, 2021, known as the Pfahl Mine. This permit is located in Worth Township, Butler County approximately five miles southwest of Slippery Rock, PA. More specifically, the proposed bond release area is located on the south side of Brandon Road, approximately one-half mile west of the intersection of I-79. The bond release area is located on the property of James C. and Katherine S. Pfahl. A Stage II bond release is reques-ted for SMP #10180305 for 17.3 acres. The area proposed for bond release has been backfilled, graded, topsoil replaced, and vegetation established which meets the specifications of the approved permit. The amount of bond presently in effect is $8,836.21, with the amount requested to be released being $8,836.21. The application, plans and other data concerning this operation for which bond release is requested are available for public inspection at the Bureau of Surface Mining and Reclamation, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Any such person who desires to object, request for informal conferences or public hearings or any written comments should write to the PA Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Surface Mining and Reclamation at the above address. The objection must include the persons name, address, telephone number and a brief statement as to the nature of his or her objection. The objections and/or comments should reply within thirty (30) days following the final (4th) publication.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA E. TUBRIDY, Late of Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0514, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: SHERRI L. TUBRIDY, Executor 336 Ridge Road Zelienople, PA 16063

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters of Administration on the Estate of JAMES ROBERT SCHWOEBEL, deceased, No.10-26-0517, Late of Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania, were granted to SUSAN SCHWOEBEL. Notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the estate to present them to: Emily N. Masotto, Esquire SECHLER LAW FIRM LLC 500 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15086

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the ESTATE OF TAMMY JEAN MENGEL, Deceased, late of Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania have been granted to ABEL MENGEL. All persons having claims against the Estate are requested to present the same and all persons indebted to the Estate are to make payment without delay to Abel Mengel, or his attorney. DEBORAH A. SHAW, Esquire 1906 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105

LEGAL NOTICE OF PENSION BOARD MEETING To: All Residents and Taxpayers of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Butler will hold a pension board meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. via Zoom. (Logon information for this meeting is available at www.cityofbutler.org). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss updates to market performance with the Citys Pension Investment Advisor. Mindy F. Gall City Clerk June 1, 2026

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of R. JOHN McGOWAN a/k/a RICHARD JOHN McGOWAN a/k/a RICHARD J. McGOWAN, late of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at File No. 10-26-0546, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MICHAEL P. McGOWAN, Executor 112 McGowan Lane Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Ronald W. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICHARD D. COLONELLO, of Adams Township, Butler County, No. 10-26-533, Letters of Administration on said estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: DAVID COLONELLO, Administrator 6238 Crestmont Drive Butler, PA 16002 or to: Rebecca A. Auld, Esquire AULD BROTHERS LAW GROUP, LLC 5349 William Flynn Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM R. MATTHEWS, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0481, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JAMES W. MATTHEWS, Executor 505 Portsmouth Court Doylestown, PA 18901 Richard L. Osberg, III, Esquire LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD L. OSBERG, III, PLLC 1900 Main Street Suite 225 Canonsburg, PA 15317

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, will act on an ordinance (of which this notice is the summary) authorizing the issuance of an awarding of its One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Six and 00/100 Dollar ($131,266.00), principal amount, general obligation Note, at a private sale. If enacted, the ordinance will award the Note to the purchase thereof, approve the form of the Note, fix the rate of interest to be paid, pledge the full faith and credit of the local government unit for payment thereof, create a sinking fund, and authorize the proper officers to take the necessary steps to issue the Note. The funds to be obtained from the borrowing will be used for the following purpose: payment on the purchase of two police vehicles with upfit. A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Secretary of the local government unit at 109 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, on any business day (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: May 22, 2026