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EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY BARBARA RUTKOSKI, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DANIEL BEHARRY, Executor c/o Ashley E. Sharek, Esquire ENTRUSTED LEGACY LAW P.O. Box 130 Bradford Woods, PA 15015

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 PUBLIC SALE Lock Solid Storage is selling property to satisfy a landlords lien for nonpayment of rent. Sale to be held online at Bid13.com. Facility located at 112 Hillvue Drive Butler, PA 16001. Auction Bidding will close on or after June 22nd 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s): All spaces contain household items unless noted. Evan Winter - Unit B19 Emaleigh Freeman - Unit B30 (5-26, 6-2-26)

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 OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FINANCING BY CHICORA INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chicora Independent Hose Company (aka Chicora Volunteer Fire Department) located in Chicora, Butler County, Pennsylvania, will meet on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chicora Independent Hose Company Meeting Room at 202 West Slippery Rock Street, Chicora, PA 16025 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on a proposal that the issuer enter into an agreement in order to finance certain equipment. The equ-ipment to be financed consists of a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT Engine and will be located at 202 West Slippery Rock Street, Chicora, PA 16025. To finance the costs of such equipment and to pay costs and expenses incidental to the financing, the issuer proposes to enter into a loan agreement in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $350,000.00. The issuer will be required to pay all taxes on the equipment. The loan payments due pursuant to the loan agreement will be secured by a security interest in the equipment. All persons interested may appear to be heard at said time and place or may file written comments with the Chicora independent Hose Company prior to the date of hearing set forth heretofore. Dated: May 28, 2026 BY ORDER OF CHICORA INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY

LEGAL NOTICE: SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Mercer Township of Butler County is offering for sale one (1) late-1980s Massey Ferguson 283 tractor SN# 5469002583, equipped with a 50-inch Tiger Boom Mower. This equipment is being sold in its present condition, as-is, with no warranties, express or implied. The sale will be conducted through the online public auction platform Municibid. Inter-ested parties may view the equipment, obtain additional information, and submit bids by visiting: www.municibid.com

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of MICHAEL E. LAW, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0080, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CHRIS LAW, Administrator 8161 Edwood Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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 GARY SCHLEMMER a/k/a GARY L. SCHLEMMER, Deceased, late of Middlesex Township, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0520. Letters of Administration on his 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: PAULA J. WILLYARD, Administratrix 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES L. STRANGE, a/k/a JAMES LAWRENCE STRANGE, Late of the Borough of Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania, who died on April 21, 2026. LETTERS TESTAME-NTARY on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, on May 8, 2026, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payment without delay to: AMY S. UPTON, Executor 151 Longwell Drive Grove City, PA 16127 Or to: McNICKLE & BONNER, LLP Attorneys at Law 209 West Pine Street Grove City, PA 16127-1595

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of KENNETH YOUNG, JR., Late of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0567, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: KEITH YOUNG, Administrator 215 North Bluff Street Butler, PA 16001 Todd Bowlus, Esquire HARRY S. COHEN & ASSOCIATES Two Chatham Center Suite 986 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS COURT DIVISION IN RE: Adoption of A.B.R. OA No. 8 of 2026 PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS NOTICE PURSUANT TO 23 Pa.C.S.A 2513(b) TO: UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights/duties you have to your child: ABR, a female child born to Krista Marie McCardle on August 8, 2025, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania The Court has set a Hearing to consider ending your rights/duties to your child. That Hearing will be held in Courtroom Number 6 located in the Butler County Court-house/Government Center on the 22nd day of June 2026 at 1:00 P.M., before the Honorable Judge John C. Scialabba. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THIS HEARING, THE COURT MAY DECIDE THAT YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN RETAINING YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD AND YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY AFFECT THE COURTS DECISION ON WHETHER TO END YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. YOU ARE WARNED THAT EVEN IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING, THE HEARING WILL GO ON WITHOUT YOU AND YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD MAY BE ENDED BY THE COURT WITHOUT YOUR BEING PRESENT. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE HEARING BY A LAWYER. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Butler County Bar Association 724.841.0130 SARAH EDWARDS, MA., J.D. Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans Court Government/Judicial Center Butler PA 16003-1208 724.284.5348 If you are receiving this Notice as Putative Father of the above-named child, your rights/duties MAY ALSO BE TERMINATED UNLESS YOU FILE EITHER AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY OR CLAIM OF PATERNITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 5103 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE AND APPEAR AT THE HEARING TO OBJECT TO THE TERMINATION OR FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION TO SUCH TERMINATION WITH THE COURT PRIOR TO THE HEARING.

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 Request for Professional Services Richland Township, Allegheny County, has received notice of the award of the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the Township. The Richland Township Board of Supervisors are soliciting proposals from qualified comprehensive planning consultants to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for Richland Township. This includes facilitating public meetings and additional meetings, as necessary. The qualified consultant must comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, codes, and regu-lations, including by not limited to, all statutes and regulations appli-cable to public contracts in Pennsylvania. Copies of the detailed request for proposals (RFP) can be obtained by contacting Richland Township office 724-443- 5921; 4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044; info@richland.pa.us; and, on richland.pa.us. The RFP includes a description of the services to be provided by respondents; the minimum content of the responses; and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the Richland Township Board of Supervisors. For more information, please contact Brian OMalley and/or Natalie Thiess at the contact information found above. All responses to the Richland Township RFP must be submitted by June 25, 2026 by 3:00 P.M and must be submitted by mail or hand delivered.

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of DONALD RICKARD CALLEN, JR., Late of Penn Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania 16002, deceased. Letters Testamentary for the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment without delay to the executrix or attorney named below: JANINE B. CALLEN YOUNT, Executrix 7010 Forrest Trail Butler, PA 16002 William J. Schenck, Esquire SCHENCK & LONG 297 Pittsburgh Road Suite 2B Butler, PA 16002

LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES L. STRANGE, a/k/a JAMES LAWRENCE STRANGE, Late of the Borough of Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania, who died on April 21, 2026. LETTERS TESTAME-NTARY on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, on May 8, 2026, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payment without delay to: AMY S. UPTON, Executor 151 Longwell Drive Grove City, PA 16127 Or to: McNICKLE & BONNER, LLP Attorneys at Law 209 West Pine Street Grove City, PA 16127-1595

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of MARIE C. ADAMS, Late of 164 Dwellington Drive, Valencia, 16059, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0547, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JANET L. ARMSTRONG, Executrix 3748 Bakerstown Road Gibsonia, PA 15044

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Lock Solid Storage is selling property to satisfy a landlords lien for nonpayment of rent. Sale to be held online at Bid13.com. Facility located at 112 Hillvue Drive Butler, PA 16001. Auction Bidding will close on or after June 22nd 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s): All spaces contain household items unless noted. Evan Winter - Unit B19 Emaleigh Freeman - Unit B30 (5-26, 6-2-26)

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 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 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.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of MICHAEL E. LAW, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0080, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CHRIS LAW, Administrator 8161 Edwood Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237

LEGAL NOTICE Request for Professional Services Richland Township, Allegheny County, has received notice of the award of the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the Township. The Richland Township Board of Supervisors are soliciting proposals from qualified comprehensive planning consultants to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for Richland Township. This includes facilitating public meetings and additional meetings, as necessary. The qualified consultant must comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, codes, and regu-lations, including by not limited to, all statutes and regulations appli-cable to public contracts in Pennsylvania. Copies of the detailed request for proposals (RFP) can be obtained by contacting Richland Township office 724-443- 5921; 4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044; info@richland.pa.us; and, on richland.pa.us. The RFP includes a description of the services to be provided by respondents; the minimum content of the responses; and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the Richland Township Board of Supervisors. For more information, please contact Brian OMalley and/or Natalie Thiess at the contact information found above. All responses to the Richland Township RFP must be submitted by June 25, 2026 by 3:00 P.M and must be submitted by mail or hand delivered.

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of KENNETH YOUNG, JR., Late of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0567, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: KEITH YOUNG, Administrator 215 North Bluff Street Butler, PA 16001 Todd Bowlus, Esquire HARRY S. COHEN & ASSOCIATES Two Chatham Center Suite 986 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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: SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Mercer Township of Butler County is offering for sale one (1) late-1980s Massey Ferguson 283 tractor SN# 5469002583, equipped with a 50-inch Tiger Boom Mower. This equipment is being sold in its present condition, as-is, with no warranties, express or implied. The sale will be conducted through the online public auction platform Municibid. Inter-ested parties may view the equipment, obtain additional information, and submit bids by visiting: www.municibid.com

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY BARBARA RUTKOSKI, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DANIEL BEHARRY, Executor c/o Ashley E. Sharek, Esquire ENTRUSTED LEGACY LAW P.O. Box 130 Bradford Woods, PA 15015