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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Sealed proposals will be received by the Winfield Township of Butler County, Pennsylvania through the Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) at www.questcdn.com until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time on October 28, 2026 for: CONTRACT NO.25-ST1 SMITH ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT The scope of work includes the replacement of Smith Road culvert with an InQuick designed bridge including abut-ments and wingwalls, roadway resurfacing, and all necessary appurtenances and restoration for said construction. This project is being financed, in part, by a CFA MTF grant. Bidders to comply with applicable grant conditions. All bidders are required to buy the Bid Documents in PDF format for a non-refundable deposit of $175.00 from QuestCDN using project number 10378008. Contact their Customer Support regarding membership registration, down-loading and working with digital project information at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Any technical questions regarding the bid documents are to be directed to LSSE. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via video conference. Interested parties may contact the Township for access information prior to the date and time identified herein. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Township. The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Township to guarantee the bidders entrance into the contract if given the award. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. Attention is directed to the fact that procurement is subject to all requirements of the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act, Act No. 1978-3; and for Contract value exceeding $25,000, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961 P.L. 987), and The Public Works Employment Verification Act (July 2012) apply. WINFIELD TOWNSHIP Patty Knapp, Township 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 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 OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage Point - Portersville located at 122 Fisher Road Portersville PA 16051 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. Ariel Weir unit #A44. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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

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 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

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 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

TRUST ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is hereby given of the administration of the Callaghan Family Trust dated April 11, 2008. Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr., Grantor of the trust, of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, died on March 16, 2026. All persons having claims against Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr. are requested to make known the same to the trustee or attorney named below. All persons indebted to Joseph P. Callaghan, Sr. are requested to make payment without delay to the trustee or attorney named below. Ruth Ann Callaghan, Trustee c/o Emily N. Masotto, Esquire Sechler Law Firm LLC 500 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15086

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

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

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 NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that Sealed Bids will be received by the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township at its office at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055, until 10:00 A.M., prevailing time, on November 13, 2026, at which time they will be opened and publicly read for the following project: Bulk Chemical Supply - Contract 3/2026 The Authoritys supply of chemicals listed in the specifications are on an as-needed basis for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Digital or hard copies of the Contract Docu-ments and/or drawings may be obtained at the office of Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc., located at 1004 Ligonier Street; 5th Floor, Latrobe, PA 15650 by calling 724-539-8562 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $100.00 for each set of Bid Documents. Checks shall be made payable to Gibson-Thomas Engineering. Each proposal shall be accompanied with a certified check or Bidders Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the proposal, in favor of the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township. No bid may be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the same has been filed with the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township. Any bid not submitted under the conditions provided herein will be rejected. The Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in bids received or to accept any bid it deems to be in its best interest. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP Kristy Donaldson Authority Manager

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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: 150 +/- TON 2B/#57 2: 450 +/- TON 2A 3: 55 +/- TON R3 4: Labor per Project/Spec Sheet (Attachments 1A & 1B) Liquidated damages apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality and in a sealed envelope marked Labor/Stone: 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. A performance bond or certified check in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder within 20 days after the contract is awarded. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Oakland Township Diana Foehringer 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