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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 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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JEANNETTE LUCILLE HOOVER a/k/a JEANNETTE L. HOOVER, 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. 10-26-1032, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LYNN A. BURKERT, Executor 210 Stein Road Chicora, PA 16025 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive 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

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 Estate of KENNETH C. WAKEFIELD Late of Valencia, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-25-1354, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: WILLIAM C. ECCKMAN, Co-Executor BRIAN W. STIRLING Co-Executor c/o Jeanine M. Fransiscus, Esquire GRB LAW 2100 Georgetown Drive Suite 300 Sewickley, PA 15143-8782

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JOSEPH D. ODONNELL, JR., Late of Chicora, Donegal Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1042, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BERNIECE M. ODONNELL, Executor 1003 Gameland Road Chicora, PA 16025 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING The Middlesex Township Zoning Hearing Board will hear the following case on October 29, 2026 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Middlesex Township Building, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059. Case No. 2026-05 request for a dimensional variance to the side yard setback by Robert and Ann Samarin, tax map parcel 230-2F92-49F302, 193 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, per the Middlesex Zoning Code, to 175-15(F)(1) of the Middlesex Township Ordinances. MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

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

ADMINISTRATRIXS NOTICE Estate of TERRY R. SHANOR, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-23-0195, 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 J. SHANOR, Administratrix 158 Victor Road Butler, PA 16001 David A. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724)-285-4776

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 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 Estate of ANNE S. KOCH a/k/a ANNE SUMMERVILLE KOCH, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary, having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0994, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MARTIN R. KOCH, Executor c/o Jennifer L. Rawson, Esquire Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC 600 Grant Street 44th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Jennifer L. Rawson, Esquire ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT LLC 600 Grant Street 44th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LU ANN KEENER a/k/a LUANN KEENER, Late of Sarver, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-25-0666, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: THEODORE G. KEENER, Executor 217 Raven Circle Sarver, PA 16055 Branden A. Fulciniti, Esquire JONES GREGG CREEHAN & GERACE 20 Stanwix Street Suite 1100 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LINDA KAY BARRON, Late of Butler City, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1056, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: PEGGY R. BARRON, Executor 518 Bredin Street Butler, PA 16001 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive Butler, PA 16001

ADMINISTRATRIXS NOTICE Estate of TERRY R. SHANOR, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-23-0195, 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 J. SHANOR, Administratrix 158 Victor Road Butler, PA 16001 David A. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724)-285-4776

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING The Middlesex Township Zoning Hearing Board will hear the following case on October 29, 2026 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Middlesex Township Building, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059. Case No. 2026-05 request for a dimensional variance to the side yard setback by Robert and Ann Samarin, tax map parcel 230-2F92-49F302, 193 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, per the Middlesex Zoning Code, to 175-15(F)(1) of the Middlesex Township Ordinances. MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters of Administration on the Estate of MARK M. EVANS, No. 10-26-0038, Late of Mars, Butler County, Pennsylvania. LANCE EVANS, Administrator, wishes his personal address not to be published. 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: Tristan K. Luengen, Esquire GOEHRING, RUTTER & BOEHM 2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 300 Sewickley, PA 15143-8782

COUNTY OF BUTLER LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION, PRESENTATION AND DATE FOR FINAL ACTION ON 2027 COUNTY BUDGET To the taxpayers, residents, and citizens of Butler County: Pursuant to the Pennsylvania County Code 1782(a), the proposed County budget for 2027 will be presented at the County Commissioners Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in the Public Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Butler County Government Center, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA. The proposed budget shall be available for public inspection for a period of at least twenty (20) days beginning November 18, 2026 in the reception area of the County Commissioners office, 5th floor, Butler County Government Center, during regular business hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and on the County website at www.butlercountypa.gov. Final action on the proposed 2026 County budget will take place at the Commissioners Public Meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in the Public Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Butler County Government Center, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA. ATTEST Shawn Pugh Chief Clerk/Procurement Director BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Leslie A. Osche, Chairman Kimberly D. Geyer, Vice Chairman Kevin E. Boozel, M.S., Secretary

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters of Administration on the Estate of JUDY E. NICHOL, Court Term No. 10-26-1037, Late of Chicora, 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. CRYSTAL A. ZEDRECK, Administrator 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 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

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

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of CLARENCE SWIGART a/k/a C. ALAN SWIGART, Court Term No. 10-26-1023, 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 authen-ticated for settlement. KIMBRA S. CASSARA, Executrix 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

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.

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