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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 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

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

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 CAROLE A. ALBERTS, a/k/a CAROLE ANN ALBERTS, Late of New Sewickley Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1033, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: K. SCOTT ALBERTS, Executor 1315 East Patterson Street Kirksville, MO 63501 STEVEN KOCHERZAT, ESQUIRE ATTORNEY AT LAW 763 Merchant Street Ambridge, PA 15003

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

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Supervisors for the Township of Fairview will consider the enactment of a proposed Ordinance, at their regular meeting on November 9, 2026, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Fairview Township Building, 1571 Hooker Road, Karns City, Pennsylvania 16041. A summary of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FAIRVIEW, COUNTY OF BUTLER, COM-MONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AM-ENDING ORDINANCE #1-2024 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FAIRVIEW TO UPDATE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCE #1-2024. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection and review at the Fairview Township Office, 1571 Hooker Road, Karns City, PA 16041, during the regular business hours of the facilities. Any interested party may petition Board of Supervisors for a hearing on the Ordinance. FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP Dusty Dudzic, Township Secretary 1571 Hooker Road Karns City, PA 16041 (724) 756-6591

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

LEGAL MEETING NOTICE The Curriculum Com-mittee of the Seneca Valley School District will meet on Monday, November 23, at 6:00 P.M. in Conference Room A at the Administration Office, 124 Seneca School Road, Harmony. The Curriculum Committee of the Seneca Valley School District will also meet on Monday, February 1, 2027, at 5:00 P.M. and Monday, April 19, 2027, at 5:00 P.M. in the Senior High School LGI, 128 Seneca School Road, Harmony.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF CONNOQUENESSING Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Connoquenessing intends to review Ordinance 27-6 which makes changes to zoning related to PRD lot sizes. A public hearing will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, November 2, 2026. During regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. Council will review Ordinance No. 18-6 and 18-7 for the purpose of revising Ordinance (codified Chapter 18) updating grinder pump information and adopting Hidden Springs sewers in the Borough of Connoquen-essing, Butler County, Pennsylvania at their regular meeting to be held on the 2nd day of November 2026, at the Connoquenessing Borough Municipal Building, 228 Constitution Avenue, Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania. Any public comments will be addressed at this meeting prior to adoption. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance may be examined at the Municipal Building during regular business hours of the Borough. Any person with a disability requiring special accommodation to attend Council meeting shall notify the Borough Secretary at (724) 789-9097 at least (5) five days prior to the meeting. The Borough will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodation. Angela Ferrari Borough Secretary

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

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of CHARLES PETER FISCHER , Late of Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0712, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DEBORAH FISCHER, Executor 319 South High Street Zelienople, PA 16063 Johnna J. Kopecky, Esquire THE SHAGIN LAW GROUP LLC 120 South Street Harrisburg, PA 17101

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 Estate of ESTHER M. MITCHELTREE, Late of Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Testamentary upon above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-1082, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: THOMAS B. MITCHELTREE, Executor 575 East Canal Road York, PA 17404 Michael D. Gallagher, Esquire GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL MEETING NOTICE The Curriculum Com-mittee of the Seneca Valley School District will meet on Monday, November 23, at 6:00 P.M. in Conference Room A at the Administration Office, 124 Seneca School Road, Harmony. The Curriculum Committee of the Seneca Valley School District will also meet on Monday, February 1, 2027, at 5:00 P.M. and Monday, April 19, 2027, at 5:00 P.M. in the Senior High School LGI, 128 Seneca School Road, Harmony.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LUBY Y. GAVRAN, Late of Jefferson Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 1026-0982, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: LISA K. McSHEA, Executor 330 Pennsylvania Avenue Verona, PA 15147 Andrew J. Sacco, Esquire STEINER SACCO LAW 160 North McKean Street Kittanning, PA 16201

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 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

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 Notice is hereby given that Neiswonger Construction Inc., 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, Pennsylvania 16258, has requested bond release for Surface Mining Permit No. 10980302, pursuant to the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act. The large noncoal permit was issued on September 8, 1998 and is located north of Branchton Road (S.R. 4010), north and south of Magill Road (T-430), east of Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, and west of McMurray Run approximately one and one quarter (1 1/4) miles east of the intersection of PA Route 8 and Branchton Road (S.R. 4010) on the lands of Donna L. Duffola Living Trust and Koda Holdings LLC in Cherry & Slippery Rock Townships, Butler County. Bond release of $100,700 is requested for 23.1 acres. Total bond held is $100,700. The release area includes topsoil replace-ment and revegetation. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the Butler County Conservation District, 120 Hollywood Drive, Suite 201, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001. Written comments, objections, and requests for a public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to the Department of Environ-mental Protection, Knox District Office, White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, Pennsylvania 16232-0669, within 30 days from the date of the final publication of this notice and must include the persons name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of his or her objection. FIKE ASSOCIATES, A DIVISION OF LSSE

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

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 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

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 the Supervisors for the Township of Fairview will consider the enactment of a proposed Ordinance, at their regular meeting on November 9, 2026, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Fairview Township Building, 1571 Hooker Road, Karns City, Pennsylvania 16041. A summary of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FAIRVIEW, COUNTY OF BUTLER, COM-MONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AM-ENDING ORDINANCE #1-2024 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FAIRVIEW TO UPDATE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCE #1-2024. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection and review at the Fairview Township Office, 1571 Hooker Road, Karns City, PA 16041, during the regular business hours of the facilities. Any interested party may petition Board of Supervisors for a hearing on the Ordinance. FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP Dusty Dudzic, Township Secretary 1571 Hooker Road Karns City, PA 16041 (724) 756-6591