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LEGAL NOTICE The Zoning Hearing Board of Cranberry Township, Butler County, PA will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026 beginning at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Cranberry Township Municipal Center located at 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The following appeal will be heard: AP # ZHB-26-1 - An appeal on behalf of Skill Games 777. The request is for a variance from the provisions of Chapter 27, Zoning, Part 11 (Administration and Enforce-ment), Section 1102 (Zoning Approval for Occupancy and Use), Subsection 1 (Zoning approval issuance) and Chapter 27, Zoning, Part 6, (Signs), Section 606 (General Provisions), Subsection 1A (zoning approval of signage). This appeal is on file and open to public review in the Administration office at the above address between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage First Butler located at 102 Corks Lane Butler PA 16001 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Devin Koons unit #B35; Zanlandea Adell unit #X04. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the members of Pennsylvania Society of Chaplains, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, with its registered office at 1270 Dutilh Road, Cranberry Township, Butler County, authorized and approved the voluntary dissolution of the corporation. The officers are now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the corporation under the Pennsyl-vania Corporation Law of 1988, as amended.

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of M. CHRIS CHRISTENSEN a/k/a CHRIS M. CHRISTENSEN a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTENSEN, Deceased, late of Renfrew, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0490. Letters Testamentary on her 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: SHARON C. ANDERSON, Executor 140 Valencia Road Renfrew, PA 16053 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

LEGAL NOTICE FREEPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The Regular Meeting of the Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors sche-duled for JULY 8, 2026, has been CANCELED. The Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting for general business purposes on Wednesday, AUGUST 5, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Freeport Area High School (Entrance 10) at 625 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania. Mary Dobransky Board Secretary

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD S. POTOCNI, late of Butler County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 22, 2025, having been granted to the undersigned on May 8, 2026, at No. 10-25-1383 by the Butler County Register of Wills Office, all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment, and those having claims against said Estate to present the same without delay, to: ROSE A. FAIR, Executrix 110 Rambler Drive Sarver, PA 16055 Or to the attorneys for the Executrix, STAPLEFORD & BYHAM, LLC 600 Market Street Warren, PA 16365

ANCILLARY TESTAMENTARY NOTICE Estate of WANDA JEAN WESOLOSKI, Late of Oakland Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Ancillary Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0539, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: HEATHER KOSTECKY, Executrix 240 Brianna Lane Chicora, PA 16025 Or to: KRISTA BARTLEY, Co-Executrix 301 Westminster Road Sarver, PA 16055 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive Butler, PA 16001

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.

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of CLAIR T. UBER, Late of 231 Freeport Road, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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: JACK UBER, Executor 1744 New Bedford Sharon Road West Middlesex, PA 16159 Andrea C. Parenti, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage Point - Zelienople located at 609 Market Street Zelienople PA 16063 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Anthony Pampuch (3 Units) unit #157; #211; #635. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE Public Hearing Notice The Middlesex Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Middlesex Township Municipal Building, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, to consider a Conditional Use application submitted by Alexander and Emma Stobert for the Pfeifer Farm Wedding Venue. The proposed Conditional Use is located at 415 West Cruikshank Road, Valencia PA on approximately 60 acres in the (AG-B) Agricultural Zoning District (Butler County Parcel No. 230-3F55-1 and 010-3F55-AG6). The application is on file and available for public view at the Administration office located at the above address on Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This is a public meeting, all interested parties are welcome to attend. If you are a person with a need for special assistance or accommodation, please contact the Township office at (724) 898-3571, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BOROUGH OF ZELIENOPLE BUTLER COUNTY, PA The Zelienople Area Public Library is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform all work necessary for the fabrication and constru-ction of a new building adjacent to the existing library at 227 South High Street Zelienople, PA 16063. The project includes a new building, pavilion, and associated site improvements. Interested contractors may obtain the digital Project Drawings and Project Manual by contacting the Architect, FJ Baehr Architects, via email at angela@fjbaehr.com. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Zelienople Borough Municipal Office (111 West New Castle Street, Zelienople, PA) before 3:00 P.M. on July 1, 2026. Borough of Zelienople Andrew Spencer Borough Manager

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of KAREN A. TREMPUS, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0548, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MARJORIE J. ZELLHART, Executrix c/o 210 Fifth Avenue Tarentum, PA 15084 CHARLES T. CLARK, Esquire 210 Fifth Avenue Tarentum, PA 15084

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JOAN A. SCHNUR, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0465, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LLOYD P. SCHNUR, Executor 525 South Eberhart Road Butler, PA 16001 David M. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724) 285-4776

LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, vote on enacting an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Mer-ger of the Township of Adams and the Borough of Mars. A Summary of the Ordinance is as follows: The Ordinance adopts an Agreement outlining the procedure and substantive provisions of the Joint Agreement for the Merger of Mars Borough and Adams Township. The effective date is when both municipalities have enacted the Ordinance. A Summary of the Merger Agreement is as follows: 1. The recitals (Whereas clauses) are made a part of the Agreement. 2. The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at the November 3, 2026, election: Shall the Borough of Mars, a Pennsylvania municipality organized under the Borough Code, be merged into the Township of Adams, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, and with the Township being renamed Mars Township, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, effective January 1, 2028? 3. Sets forth the boundaries of the merger of Mars into Adams, the form of government, the effective date of January 1, 2028, and the name of the new municipality Mars Township. 4. Sets forth provisions for the types of government, the assumption of offices, the termination of Mars elected officials and the Mars Auditor, the assumption of residency for electors and candidates, and the amendment of the zoning Ordinances and maps. 5. Sets forth provisions as to infrastructure, including public works, code enforcement, zoning, parks and recreation and police services, the continuation of sewer service for existing customers, and the transfer of the Mars Borough water system to Mars Township. 6. Sets forth provisions for the offer of employment to Mars Borough employees, including the public works foreman, collective bargaining employees and police officers, Mars Borough appointed officials and professional service providers, as well as part time or seasonal positions shall be terminated. Mars Borough will not create any new full time position after the effective date of the Agree-ment. All Adams Township employee positions will be preserved. 7. Sets forth the provision for the transfer of assets and liabilities to Mars Township from Mars Borough. 8. Sets forth provisions for the uniformity of taxation rates as required by the Penna. Constitution. All uncollected taxes and assessments due and owing Mars Borough will be transferred to Mars Township. 9. Sets forth provisions regarding the utilization of Adams Ordinances and the termination of Mars Boroughs Ordinances and a conflict of Ordinances provision. Sets forth provisions for the continuation of Mars Boroughs nonconform-ing use, structures and approvals. 10. Any unanticipated matters which may arise shall be dealt with in good faith. Establishes an advisory Council from Mars Borough Council to address merger issues. Confirms the continuing effort to construct a new library center in Mars. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Agreement is solely for the benefit of Mars Borough, Adams Township and Mars Township and provides no beneficiary rights to any third party. Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are available at the Adams Township Municipal Building, the Butler County Law Library (in the Butler County Courthouse) and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof. In addition, the Merger Agreement is available for review at the Adams Township website at www.adamstwp.org. ADAMS TOWNSHIP Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the members of Pennsylvania Society of Chaplains, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, with its registered office at 1270 Dutilh Road, Cranberry Township, Butler County, authorized and approved the voluntary dissolution of the corporation. The officers are now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the corporation under the Pennsyl-vania Corporation Law of 1988, as amended.

LEGAL NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of GLADYS I. GORDON, Late of Bruin Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, have been granted to MARK A. GORDON, of 925 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061. All persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the attorney: Michael W. Sloat, Esquire LYNN, KING, & SCHREFFLER, P.C. 606 Main Street P.O. Box 99 Emlenton, PA 16373 (724) 867-5921

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARGARET J. SWIGART, Late of Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration D.B.N. C.T.A. upon the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-24-0864, and all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: Andrea Lyn Boyle, Esquire c/o LUTZ PAWK & BLACK The NexTier Center Building, Suite 102 101 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD S. POTOCNI, late of Butler County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 22, 2025, having been granted to the undersigned on May 8, 2026, at No. 10-25-1383 by the Butler County Register of Wills Office, all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment, and those having claims against said Estate to present the same without delay, to: ROSE A. FAIR, Executrix 110 Rambler Drive Sarver, PA 16055 Or to the attorneys for the Executrix, STAPLEFORD & BYHAM, LLC 600 Market Street Warren, PA 16365

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage Point - Portersville located at 122 Fisher Road Portersville PA 16051 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Jamal Conroy unit #25 - Camper. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

TRUST ADMINISTRATION Timothy J Yost, of 257 Emrick Drive, Seneca, Venango County, Pennsylvania, trustee of the Yost Revocable Trust dated July 13, 2023, deceased. All persons having claims against decedent will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: AMY M YOST, Successor Trustee Yost Revocable Trust 30 Doyle Road Oakdale, CT 06370-5507

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of KAREN A. TREMPUS, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0548, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MARJORIE J. ZELLHART, Executrix c/o 210 Fifth Avenue Tarentum, PA 15084 CHARLES T. CLARK, Esquire 210 Fifth Avenue Tarentum, PA 15084

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JOAN A. SCHNUR, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0465, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LLOYD P. SCHNUR, Executor 525 South Eberhart Road Butler, PA 16001 David M. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724) 285-4776

ANCILLARY TESTAMENTARY NOTICE Estate of WANDA JEAN WESOLOSKI, Late of Oakland Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Ancillary Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0539, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: HEATHER KOSTECKY, Executrix 240 Brianna Lane Chicora, PA 16025 Or to: KRISTA BARTLEY, Co-Executrix 301 Westminster Road Sarver, PA 16055 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive Butler, PA 16001

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

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of CLAIR T. UBER, Late of 231 Freeport Road, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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: JACK UBER, Executor 1744 New Bedford Sharon Road West Middlesex, PA 16159 Andrea C. Parenti, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

LEGAL NOTICE Public Hearing Notice The Middlesex Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Middlesex Township Municipal Building, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, to consider a Conditional Use application submitted by Alexander and Emma Stobert for the Pfeifer Farm Wedding Venue. The proposed Conditional Use is located at 415 West Cruikshank Road, Valencia PA on approximately 60 acres in the (AG-B) Agricultural Zoning District (Butler County Parcel No. 230-3F55-1 and 010-3F55-AG6). The application is on file and available for public view at the Administration office located at the above address on Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This is a public meeting, all interested parties are welcome to attend. If you are a person with a need for special assistance or accommodation, please contact the Township office at (724) 898-3571, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.