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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

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 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 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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Firstlight will be performing work on the US Army Corps of Engineers Dam 9 on the Allegheny River from November 2nd to November 6th. To perform this work, the upper pool will be lowered below the crest of the dam approximately eighteen inches. Navigators are thereby cautioned to travel within the limits of the navigation channel.

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

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA ANN HARRIS, a/k/a PATRICIA ANN ZADROWSKI HARRIS, Late of Jackson Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate No. 10-26-1064, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DONNA PERELLA, Executrix 803 Magnolia Court Saxonburg, PA 16056 Katie M. Casker, Esquire LOPE, CASKER AND CASKER 207 East Grandview Avenue Zelienople, PA 16063

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 Sealed bid proposals will be received by Clearfield Township, P.O. Box 5, Fenelton, PA 16034 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 9, 2026 and be opened at the regularly scheduled meeting November 9, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. for the following: Item 1: 3,000 Ton Antiskid, more or less All materials must meet PA State Speci-fications. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality, and may be picked up Monday or Friday from 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. and Wednesday evening 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. or by appointment. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid payable to Clearfield Township. The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of any bid proposals, to waive any informalities, and to award the contract in the best interest of the Township. 724-283-7701. Clearfield Township Jane Bauldoff, Secretary

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