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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, notice hereby is given that State Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201 has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for renewing its existing surface coal mine permit and the related NPDES permit - PA0211401. The current mining permit 10920112 was originally issued on December 20, 1993 and will expire on December 18, 2026. This renewal does not contain revisions to the existing operation and is for water treatment only. The operation is located in Concord Township, Butler County and is known as the Rodis Dayen Mine. The 22.6 acre permit area is situated North of SR 1010 (Hooker Road) approximately mile North of the intersection of Hooker Road and Troutman Road on properties of Buffalo Valley Ltd. and Steve Blauser. The receiving stream is Bear Creek, tributary to Allegheny River. The Hilliards and East Butler PA., U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map contains the area described. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the Butler County Conservation District, 120 Hollywood Drive Suite 201, Butler, PA 16001. Written comments, objections, or a request for public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, by date should be 30 days following the date of the last (i.e. 4th) publication of this notice) and must include the persons name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s).

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LAWRENCE C. NUSSKERN, 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. 10-26-1055, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MARK E. BRICKER, Executor 512 East Walnut Street Kutztown, PA 19530 John T. Richards, III, Esquire RICHARDS & RICHARDS, LLP Suite 100 101 Bradford Road Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LAWRENCE O. BENNETT, Late of 105 Ridge 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: JAMES N. BENNETT, Executor 206 Bartley Avenue Butler, PA 16001 Thomas J. May, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM, LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of EARL D. BELL a/k/a EARL D. BELL, JR., Late of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1009, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LINDA K. BELL, Executor 625 Stone Church Road Butler, PA 16001 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

PUBLIC NOTICE BLASTING NOTICE Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, proposes to conduct overburden blasting in compliance with all State and Federal Laws (as written within the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977) at its surface coal mining operation located: Township: Washington County: Butler Permit No.: 10110303 on the lands of Robert E. Stone, now William B. & Cindy Stone, Nancy J. Renick, Melvin Gross-man, Sharon Elter, James P. Elter, Travis Hill (formerly Earl Dean Hill) and Allegheny Mineral Corporation (formerly Jeffrey W. Pierce) and Township: Washington County: Butler Permit No.: 10960304 on the lands of now or formerly DuWayne L. Baird Jr. et. al. between the hours of: Sunrise to sunset Monday through Saturday. Warning signs will be placed at every entrance to the operation, and, at least one (1) minute but not more than two (2) minutes prior to detonation, a warning signal of three (3) blasts, each lasting approximately five (5) seconds, will be sounded. One prolonged ten (10) second signal will be blown as an all-clear signal. Access road barricades will be erected prior to each detonation. Rain, lightning, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator, or public safety, are considered emergency situations and may require unscheduled detonation. If this occurs, identical warning and precaution measures will be taken. FIKE ASSOCIATES A DIVISION OF LSSE

LEGAL BID NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by Oakland Township of Butler County, at 565 Chicora Road, Butler PA 16001 until 1:00 P.M. on November 4, 2026 to be opened at approximately 7:00 P.M. during the monthly Board of Supervisors Meeting for the following: 1: 40 of 12 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 2: 440 of 15 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 3: 220 of 18 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 4: 60 of 36 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 5: 80 of 48 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 6: (2) 2x2x2 Catch Basin & Grate Liquidated Damages Apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality and in a sealed enve-lope marked Materials: November 4, 2026. Bid Packet can be found: www.oaklandtownship.us Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid made payable to Oakland Township. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Oakland Township Diana Foehringer Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the use of facilities for the State Parent Advisory Council Annual Conference including lodging, meeting space, childcare, and meals. Specifications can be obtained by contacting the Director of Business Services at 724-458-6700 ext. 1202. Proposals are due by 9:00 A.M. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Bid Opening 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Mail or deliver proposal to the following address: Director of Business Services Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV 453 Maple Street Grove City, PA 16127

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters of Administration on the Estate of CARROLL JEAN SHAW, deceased, No. 10-26-0516, Late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, were granted to RONALD P. SHAW. 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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of HELEN MARIE SCHUBERT a/k/a HELEN D. SCHUBERT, Deceased, late of Concord Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. 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: LOREN DAVIDSON HAGEN, Executor 4160 Cypress Street Butler, PA 16001 Leland C. Clark, Esquire LAW OFFICE OF LELAND C. CLARK, ESQUIRE 138 East Jefferson Street, Suite 4 Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LANCASTER TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD The Zoning Hearing Board of Lancaster Township will convene for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, beginning at 6:00 P.M., at the Lancaster Township Community Center, located at 113 Kings Alley Harmony, PA 16037. The purpose of this hearing is to take testimony in consideration of the resubmitted application made by Local Roots Landscaping, on behalf of William G. Bomberger, for a revised dimensional variance request related to a proposed upper-level living space addition at property located at 143 Camp Run Road Harmony, PA 16037, and further identified as Tax Parcel No. 200-S2-A15-0000. The original application requested 20 of relief from the required 35 rear yard setback in the R-2 Zoning District, and was denied by the Zoning Hearing Board at a duly advertised public hearing on August 14, 2026. The applicant has since revised the plan to reduce the requested nonconformity, and is now seeking 10 of relief from the same setback requirement. Any interested parties are invited to attend. Anyone requiring special accommodation to attend or participate should contact the Township Office at 724-452-7213 during regular business hours. A full copy of the Variance submission is available for viewing with the Township Administrator.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of NANCY JANE OLINGER a/k/a NANCY J. OLINGER, Court Term No. 10-26-1053, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Butler County, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same to present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated for settlement. JONATHON M. SCHAFFNER, Executor c/o Julie C. McCormick, Esquire Trinity Elder Law & Estate Planning LLC P.O. Box 154 Renfrew, PA 16053 Or: Julie C. McCormick, Esquire TRINITY ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING LLC P.O. Box 154 Renfrew, PA 16053

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters Administration D.B.N. on the Estate of RICHARD B. MEREDITH, deceased, late of Forward Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, having been granted to the undersigned, those having claims against said estate are requested to present them duly authenticated for settlement and those knowing themselves to be indebted are requested to make prompt payment. ANDREW J. TYLINSKI 2524 Manor Drive Ford City, PA 16226 SIMPSON, KABLACK & RIVOSECCHI, ATTORNEY 834 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of HOLLIS L. CHEPPONIS, a/k/a HOLLY L. CHEPPONIS, Late of 407 Hidden Meadows Circle, Renfrew, 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: STEVEN W. ABBOTT, Executor 439 Pebble Creek Drive Cary, NC 27511 Andrea C. Parenti, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM, LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

TRUST ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is hereby given of the administration of the Callaghan Family Trust dated April 11, 2008. Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr., Grantor of the trust, of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, died on March 16, 2026. All persons having claims against Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr. are requested to make known the same to the trustee or attorney named below. All persons indebted to Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr. are requested to make payment without delay to the trustee or attorney named below. Ruth Ann Callaghan, Trustee c/o Emily N. Masotto, Esquire Sechler Law Firm LLC 500 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15086

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of HELEN MARIE SCHUBERT a/k/a HELEN D. SCHUBERT, Deceased, late of Concord Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. 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: LOREN DAVIDSON HAGEN, Executor 4160 Cypress Street Butler, PA 16001 Leland C. Clark, Esquire LAW OFFICE OF LELAND C. CLARK, ESQUIRE 138 East Jefferson Street, Suite 4 Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the use of facilities for the State Parent Advisory Council Annual Conference including lodging, meeting space, childcare, and meals. Specifications can be obtained by contacting the Director of Business Services at 724-458-6700 ext. 1202. Proposals are due by 9:00 A.M. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Bid Opening 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Mail or deliver proposal to the following address: Director of Business Services Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV 453 Maple Street Grove City, PA 16127

TRUST ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is hereby given of the administration of the Callaghan Family Trust dated April 11, 2008. Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr., Grantor of the trust, of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, died on March 16, 2026. All persons having claims against Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr. are requested to make known the same to the trustee or attorney named below. All persons indebted to Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr. are requested to make payment without delay to the trustee or attorney named below. Ruth Ann Callaghan, Trustee c/o Emily N. Masotto, Esquire Sechler Law Firm LLC 500 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15086

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors, Butler County, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066- 6499, is informing the public of a new commercial/residential development. Public notice is hereby given that Alpha Underhill, L.P. at 6019 Grafton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 will be submitting a Sewage Facilities Planning Module to Cranberry Township and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The following information is provided for the proposed project: 1. Name of Project: Henderson Crossing. Type of development: Proposed Commercial/residential development. 3. Location: 1617 Route 228, Cranberry Township, Butler County. 4. Acreage and EDU: 44 acres and 282 EDUs. 5. Sewage Disposal: Construct a new sanitary sewer and tie into existing Breakneck Creek Regional Authority Conveyance and Treatment Facilities. 6. Publication required because the project proposed change to flow at an existing sewage treatment facility by more than 50,000 gallons per day. 7. The public is invited to review the Sewage Facilities Planning Module and provide written comments. A 30-day comment and review period will be in effect from October 16, 2026 through November 16, 2026. 8. A copy of the Sewage Facilities Planning Module is available for public review at the following location: Cranberry Township Municipal Office, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (phone: 724-776- 4806). Interested parties should submit written comments at the location for consideration. Daniel D. Santoro Township Manager/ Secretary

LEGAL BID NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by Oakland Township of Butler County, at 565 Chicora Road, Butler PA 16001 until 1:00 P.M. on November 4, 2026 to be opened at approximately 7:00 P.M. during the monthly Board of Supervisors Meeting for the following: 1: 40 of 12 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 2: 440 of 15 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 3: 220 of 18 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 4: 60 of 36 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 5: 80 of 48 N-12 F2648.ST IB. 6: (2) 2x2x2 Catch Basin & Grate Liquidated Damages Apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality and in a sealed enve-lope marked Materials: November 4, 2026. Bid Packet can be found: www.oaklandtownship.us Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid made payable to Oakland Township. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Oakland Township Diana Foehringer Secretary

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LAWRENCE C. NUSSKERN, 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. 10-26-1055, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MARK E. BRICKER, Executor 512 East Walnut Street Kutztown, PA 19530 John T. Richards, III, Esquire RICHARDS & RICHARDS, LLP Suite 100 101 Bradford Road Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090

EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ALBERT PAUL PAYTAS a/k/a ALBERT P. PAYTAS, Court Term No. 10-26-1025, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Butler County, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same to present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated for settlement. PATRICIA PAYTAS SALERNO, Executor c/o Julie C. McCormick, Esquire Trinity Elder Law & Estate Planning LLC P.O. Box 154 Renfrew, PA 16053 Or: Julie C. McCormick, Esquire TRINITY ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING LLC P.O. Box 154 Renfrew, PA 16053

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of RONALD C. WETZEL, Late of Clinton Township, 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 the Executor or attorney listed below. CASEY WETZEL, Executor PO Box 622 Saxonburg, PA 16056 Michael S. Lazaroff, Esquire LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. LAZAROFF 277 West Main Street PO Box 216 Saxonburg, PA 16056-0216

LEGAL NOTICE Contents of the following unit will be sold to settle non-payment of rent on or after October 28th, 2026 unit #411 Keith Wilbert. Lock-A-Spot 650 Freeport Road Butler, PA 16002 724-352-3501

LEGAL NOTICE German Street PH2 Stormwater Improvements - Railroad Boring Jackson Township is accepting sealed bids for the German Street PH2 Stormwater Improve-ments - Railroad Boring at 140 Magill Road, Zelienople PA 16063 until 8:00 A.M. on October 30, 2026 as follows: ITEM 1: MOBILIZATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT ITEM 2: 48 CASING MATERIAL AND APPU-RTENANCES 80 LF ITEM 3: 48 CASING BORED RAILROAD CROSSING INSTALLATION 80 LF ITEM 4: 36 CARRIER SLCPP INSTALLATION 95 LF Forms are available at the Township offices. A performance bond or certified check in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder within 20 days after the contract is awarded. Jackson Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Note: Prevailing wage shall apply to this contract.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, notice hereby is given that State Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201 has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for renewing its existing surface coal mine permit and the related NPDES permit - PA0211401. The current mining permit 10920112 was originally issued on December 20, 1993 and will expire on December 18, 2026. This renewal does not contain revisions to the existing operation and is for water treatment only. The operation is located in Concord Township, Butler County and is known as the Rodis Dayen Mine. The 22.6 acre permit area is situated North of SR 1010 (Hooker Road) approximately mile North of the intersection of Hooker Road and Troutman Road on properties of Buffalo Valley Ltd. and Steve Blauser. The receiving stream is Bear Creek, tributary to Allegheny River. The Hilliards and East Butler PA., U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map contains the area described. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the Butler County Conservation District, 120 Hollywood Drive Suite 201, Butler, PA 16001. Written comments, objections, or a request for public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, by date should be 30 days following the date of the last (i.e. 4th) publication of this notice) and must include the persons name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s).

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY L. DAMPF, Late of Penn Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0940, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JULIE ANN NINI, Executor 212 Oliver Drive Butler, PA 16002 Michael S. Butler, Esquire HERITAGE ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING, LLC 318 South Main Street Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JOSEPH WALLACE a/k/a JOSEPH L. WALLACE a/k/a JOSEPH LEONARD WALLACE, 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. 10-26-0864, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: SHERRIE JO ZAGURSKIE, Executor 271 North Drive Butler, PA 16001 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of EARL D. BELL a/k/a EARL D. BELL, JR., Late of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1009, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LINDA K. BELL, Executor 625 Stone Church Road Butler, PA 16001 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTRIXES NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of MARY MARGARET CARBIN a/k/a MARY M. CARBIN, Court Term No. 10-26-1024, Late of Winfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Butler County, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same to present them to the undersigned, duly authen-ticated for settlement. CATHERINE M. MASER and MARY LOU CYPHER, Co-Executrixes c/o Julie C. McCormick, Esquire Trinity Elder Law & Estate Planning LLC P.O. Box 154 Renfrew, PA 16053 Or: Julie C. McCormick, Esquire TRINITY ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING LLC P.O. Box 154 Renfrew, PA 16053