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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

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).

LEGAL NOTICE Concord Township Supervisors are selling a 10 Falls snowplow, sold as is. Information and pictures can be seen at www.municibid.com. All bids must be placed on the Municibid website. The auction begins November 2, 2026 and runs until 11:45 A.M. November 16, 2026. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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

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 LUCILLE M. SCHUBERT a/k/a LUCILLE MARIE SCHUBERT, Late of Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0983, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LEANNE M. RADER, Executor 110 Valencia Road Renfrew, PA 16053

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of EDGAR I. JOHNS, Late of Winfield 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 Executrix or attorney listed below. KAREN KRAUTBAUER, Executor 180 Heck Road Sarver, PA 16055 Michael S. Lazaroff, Esquire LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. LAZAROFF 277 West Main Street PO Box 216 Saxonburg, PA 16056-0216

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

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 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 October 22, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Delores McCall unit #121; Jay Theys unit #212; Howard Bartlett unit #258. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - DOMESTIC NONPROFIT CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorp-oration for a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on July 27, 2026, with respect to Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, which has been incorporated under the provisions of the Nonprofit Corporations Law of 1988. Amy E. Bentz and BENTZ LAW FIRM, P.C. The Washington Center Building 680 Washington Road Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15228

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION Nos. 2013-10983 and 2014-20828 LARRY M. BALL and GARY L. BALL, Plaintiffs, VS. THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LONG CEAS, MARILYN HYER, OLGA HAAS, BRUCE HYER, THOMAS HYER, WALTER HYER, their heirs, executors and assigns, Defendants. TO: THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LONG CEAS, MARILYN HYER, OLGA HAAS, AND THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND ASSIGNS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Amended Petition for Rule to Show Cause Why the Judgment Should Not Be Stricken Void Ab Initio and/or Opened has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Butler County, Pennsylvania, by Scott Clary and Sue Ann Clary, Petitioners. By Order of Court dated September 29, 2026, service of this Amended Petition is authorized upon you by publication. While the underlying petition seeks relief against the original Plaintiffs, you are a party of record to the historical action. A hearing on this Amended Petition will take place on January 12, 2027, at 9:45 A.M. in Courtroom 3, at 124 W. Diamond Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001. If you wish to defend or respond, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing to the Court. Failure to file a timely response will result in the matter being presented to the Court for a final ruling on the petition without your input, and you may waive your right to object to the modification or striking of the judgment. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Office of Prothonotary, Butler County Butler County Government Center 124 West Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001 Telephone: (724) 284-5214 Butler County Bar Association 240 S. Main Street Butler, PA 16001 Telephone: (724) 841-0130 THE LYNCH LAW GROUP, LLC Eric A. Thomas, Esquire Paige E. Tamecki, Esquire 501 Smith Drive, Suite 3 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Telephone: (724) 776-8000

LEGAL NOTICE The Thursday, October 15, 2026, regular monthly meeting of the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township is rescheduled for Thurs-day, October 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. due to lack of quorum. Kristine Donaldson, Authority Manager

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

CO-ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of ROBERT D. WILLIAMS a/k/a ROBERT WILLIAMS, late of Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1031, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CHAD M. WILLIAMS, Co-Administrator 519 Marigold Lane Slippery Rock, PA 16057 or: MATTHEW WILLIAMS, Co-Administrator 9 Randolph Street Lyndora, PA 16045 Bradley S. Kriley, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

LEGAL NOTICE The Thursday, October 15, 2026, regular monthly meeting of the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township is rescheduled for Thurs-day, October 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. due to lack of quorum. Kristine Donaldson, Authority Manager

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

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

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).

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

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

CO-EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of HELEN L. SMITH a/k/a HELEN SMITH, Late of Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0986, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JOSEPH E. GREEN, Co-Executor 109 Elliott Drive Butler, PA 16001 or: JOYCE E. FUHS, Co-Executor 570 Mercer Road Butler, PA 16001 Murray S. Shapiro, Attorney 101 East Diamond Street Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

CO-EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ELEANOR M. TAYLOR, Court Term No. 10-26-1073, Late of Franklin 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. TAMMY J. PEACE, Co-Executor and CINDY L. MARBURGER, Co-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

CO-EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of NANCY L. FERRARI, Late of Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1094, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: GEORGE T. FERRARI, JR., Co-Executor 418 Holyoke Road Butler, PA 16001 or: JACK E. FERRARI, Co-Executor 100 Elise Drive Butler, PA 16001 David A. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724)-285-4776

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LUCILLE M. SCHUBERT a/k/a LUCILLE MARIE SCHUBERT, Late of Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0983, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LEANNE M. RADER, Executor 110 Valencia Road Renfrew, PA 16053

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

LEGAL NOTICE Concord Township Supervisors are selling a 10 Falls snowplow, sold as is. Information and pictures can be seen at www.municibid.com. All bids must be placed on the Municibid website. The auction begins November 2, 2026 and runs until 11:45 A.M. November 16, 2026. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of TERRY G. RUDEK a/k/a TERRY GERARD RUDEK, 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. 10-26-0791, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: TRACIE ANN RUDEK, Executrix c/o: Philip A. Goldblum, Esquire CAFARDI FERGUSON + WYRICK The Waterfront Location 285 E. Waterfront Drive Suite 160 Homestead, PA 15120

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