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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

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

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of MARK RANDALL WALKER, a/k/a MARK R. WALKER, Late of Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1021, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BRENDA BECKER, Executrix 185 Fairway Lane Butler, PA 16002 Kurt S. Rishor, Esquire RISHOR SIMONE 101 East Diamond Street Suite 208 Butler, PA 16001 (724) 283-7215

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of ROBERT J. HAEFNER, 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. 10-26-0980, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BONNIE L. FULLER, Executor 55 Pond Road Kane, PA 16735 James P. Shields, Esquire ELDER LAW OFFICES OF SHIELDS & BORIS 1150 Old Pond Road Bridgeville, PA 15017

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 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

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

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.

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

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the proposed Budget for the Borough of Slippery Rock, Butler County, for the year 2027 will be available for public inspection beginning on October 6, 2026, during normal business hours of 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday at the Borough Managers Office located at 306 East Water Street, Slippery Rock Borough, Butler County, PA. The Budget will be considered by Borough Council for adoption at a public meeting on November 3, 2026.

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

FREEPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting for general business purposes on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 4, 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

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

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 THOMAS EDWARD SIMPSON a/k/a THOMAS E. SIMPSON, Late of Valencia, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0352, 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 E. SIMPSON, Executor c/o Craig S. OConner, Esquire 7240 McKnight Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of MARK RANDALL WALKER, a/k/a MARK R. WALKER, Late of Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1021, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BRENDA BECKER, Executrix 185 Fairway Lane Butler, PA 16002 Kurt S. Rishor, Esquire RISHOR SIMONE 101 East Diamond Street Suite 208 Butler, PA 16001 (724) 283-7215

EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of DIANNE C. SMITH, deceased, No. 10-26-0768, Late of Valencia, Butler County, PA, were granted to SCOTT G. SMITH and ERIC S. OMALLEY. 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 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

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

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the proposed Budget for the Borough of Slippery Rock, Butler County, for the year 2027 will be available for public inspection beginning on October 6, 2026, during normal business hours of 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday at the Borough Managers Office located at 306 East Water Street, Slippery Rock Borough, Butler County, PA. The Budget will be considered by Borough Council for adoption at a public meeting on November 3, 2026.

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

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of ROBERT J. HAEFNER, 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. 10-26-0980, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BONNIE L. FULLER, Executor 55 Pond Road Kane, PA 16735 James P. Shields, Esquire ELDER LAW OFFICES OF SHIELDS & BORIS 1150 Old Pond Road Bridgeville, PA 15017

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

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

FREEPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting for general business purposes on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 4, 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