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LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, vote on enacting an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Mer-ger of the Township of Adams and the Borough of Mars. A Summary of the Ordinance is as follows: The Ordinance adopts an Agreement outlining the procedure and substantive provisions of the Joint Agreement for the Merger of Mars Borough and Adams Township. The effective date is when both municipalities have enacted the Ordinance. A Summary of the Merger Agreement is as follows: 1. The recitals (Whereas clauses) are made a part of the Agreement. 2. The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at the November 3, 2026, election: Shall the Borough of Mars, a Pennsylvania municipality organized under the Borough Code, be merged into the Township of Adams, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, and with the Township being renamed Mars Township, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, effective January 1, 2028? 3. Sets forth the boundaries of the merger of Mars into Adams, the form of government, the effective date of January 1, 2028, and the name of the new municipality Mars Township. 4. Sets forth provisions for the types of government, the assumption of offices, the termination of Mars elected officials and the Mars Auditor, the assumption of residency for electors and candidates, and the amendment of the zoning Ordinances and maps. 5. Sets forth provisions as to infrastructure, including public works, code enforcement, zoning, parks and recreation and police services, the continuation of sewer service for existing customers, and the transfer of the Mars Borough water system to Mars Township. 6. Sets forth provisions for the offer of employment to Mars Borough employees, including the public works foreman, collective bargaining employees and police officers, Mars Borough appointed officials and professional service providers, as well as part time or seasonal positions shall be terminated. Mars Borough will not create any new full time position after the effective date of the Agree-ment. All Adams Township employee positions will be preserved. 7. Sets forth the provision for the transfer of assets and liabilities to Mars Township from Mars Borough. 8. Sets forth provisions for the uniformity of taxation rates as required by the Penna. Constitution. All uncollected taxes and assessments due and owing Mars Borough will be transferred to Mars Township. 9. Sets forth provisions regarding the utilization of Adams Ordinances and the termination of Mars Boroughs Ordinances and a conflict of Ordinances provision. Sets forth provisions for the continuation of Mars Boroughs nonconform-ing use, structures and approvals. 10. Any unanticipated matters which may arise shall be dealt with in good faith. Establishes an advisory Council from Mars Borough Council to address merger issues. Confirms the continuing effort to construct a new library center in Mars. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Agreement is solely for the benefit of Mars Borough, Adams Township and Mars Township and provides no beneficiary rights to any third party. Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are available at the Adams Township Municipal Building, the Butler County Law Library (in the Butler County Courthouse) and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof. In addition, the Merger Agreement is available for review at the Adams Township website at www.adamstwp.org. ADAMS TOWNSHIP Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DORIS E. SHIPERLY, Deceased, late of Adams Township, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0542. Letters Testamentary on her estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: JAMES W. SHIPERLY, Executor 202 Huch Farm Road Mars, PA 16046 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Borough of Bruin will consider the enactment of a proposed Ordinance, at its regular meeting on July 1, 2026, beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the Bruin Borough Municipal Building, 114 Water Street, Bruin, PA 16022. A summary of the proposed ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BRUIN, COUNTY OF BUTLER, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, REGULA-TING STREET EXCAVATION OPENING AND REPAIR, REQUIRING A PERMIT AND FEE, PROVIDING FOR CORRECTION OF IMPROPER WORK AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection and review at the offices of Bruin Borough, 114 Water Street, Bruin, Pennsylvania 16022, during regular business hours. BRUIN BOROUGH Abby Walowen, Borough Secretary

TRUST ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is hereby given of the administration of the Ivancik Family Trust. All persons having claims against the Trust are requested to make known the same to the Trustee named below. All persons indebted to the Trust are requested to make payment without delay to the Trustee named below: PAUL E. IVANCIK Trustee 111 Mar Vel Drive Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY BARBARA RUTKOSKI, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DANIEL BEHARRY, Executor c/o Ashley E. Sharek, Esquire ENTRUSTED LEGACY LAW P.O. Box 130 Bradford Woods, PA 15015

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS Larson Design Group, Inc. will accept sealed bids for Non-Professional Services for the Inspection of District 10-0 Bridge Inspections until 12:00 P.M. (prevailing time), July 2, 2026, at their office, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201, Williamsport, PA 17701. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked Non-Professional Services for the Inspection of District 10-0 Bridge Inspections. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on July 2, 2026 in the Board Room, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201, Williamsport, PA 17701. Non-professional services includes the use of under bridge cranes, inspection boats, and traffic control. Proper operation and maintenance of all equipment and vehicles per manufacturer specifications is required. Bids are invited upon the following: Supply under-bridge inspection access and maintenance & traffic protection services. The structures to be inspected range in size and complexity with spans located over roadways, waterways, and railways. Typical work will be completed on weekdays during daylight hours. Services will be provided beginning as early as July, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Work days may not be consecutive and will be subject to weather conditions. Larson Design Group reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of days required or structures inspected for Non-Professional Services as necessary for the successful completion of the District 10-0 Bridge Inspection Work. Bid documents can be obtained at http://bidplans. larsondesigngroup.com Interested parties are required to register on the website for the ability to view and/or acquire bid documents for this project. It is the responsibility of any person or organization interested in a hard copy of the bidding documents to pay all costs associated with printing. Contact the Engineer, Larson Design Group, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201, Williamsport, PA 17701; 570-323-6603 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday with any questions pertaining to access and use of the website. Bids are required to be submitted by filling out the Form of Proposal in its entirety. This form is included in the bid package and is to be signed by the bidder. Alternate price quote forms will not be accepted. Bids may be held by the Engineer for a period not to exceed thirty days from date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

LEGAL NOTICE Concord Township Supervisors will be accepting bids starting June 26, 2026 for a 2012 Ford F550 XL Super Duty with plow and salt spreader. All sold as is. Information and pictures can be seen at www.municibid.com. All bids must be placed on the Municibid website. The auction will run until July 10, 2026. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

LEGAL NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY In accordance with provisions of the Election Code, notice is hereby given to the electors of Butler County that a Special Election affecting ONLY the 12th Legislative District will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. This election is ONLY affecting the 12th Legislative District including the following voting precincts; Adams Twp 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Cranberry Twp East 1, 2, 3, Cranberry Twp West 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Jackson Twp 1, 2, Callery Boro, Evans City Boro, Harmony Boro, Mars Boro, Seven Fields Boro, Valencia Boro, Zelienople Boro 1, 2, 3.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ANN M. ANDERSON a/k/a ANN MARIE ANDERSON, deceased, No. 10-26-0585, Late of Mars, Butler County, PA, were granted to GREG S. ANDERSON. 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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, Pennsylvania enacted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $131,266.00, principal amount of the general obligation Note, and the private sale thereof to First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Lender, at par, bearing interest at the rate of 5.04% per annum. The Note is a general obligation of the local government unit and its officers are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note. No amend-ments were made during the final passage of this ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance as enacted may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Secretary of the local government unit at 109 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, on any business day (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time. s/ Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: June 12, 2026

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters of Administration on the Estate of JAMES ROBERT SCHWOEBEL, deceased, No.10-26-0517, Late of Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania, were granted to SUSAN SCHWOEBEL. 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 OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing on a Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application submitted by Flynn Properties, LLC on June 22, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, where the public may attend and be heard. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application seeks to change the use at 1011 Aster Way to an automotive service. The property is in the Route 228 Overlay Zoning District. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application is available for inspection at the Adams Township Municipal Buil-ding, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ADAMS TOWNSHIP Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICHARD D. COLONELLO, of Adams Township, Butler County, No. 10-26-533, Letters of Administration on said estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: DAVID COLONELLO, Administrator 6238 Crestmont Drive Butler, PA 16002 or to: Rebecca A. Auld, Esquire AULD BROTHERS LAW GROUP, LLC 5349 William Flynn Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the ESTATE OF TAMMY JEAN MENGEL, Deceased, late of Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania have been granted to ABEL MENGEL. All persons having claims against the Estate are requested to present the same and all persons indebted to the Estate are to make payment without delay to Abel Mengel, or his attorney. DEBORAH A. SHAW, Esquire 1906 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Borough of Bruin will consider the enactment of a proposed Ordinance, at its regular meeting on July 1, 2026, beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the Bruin Borough Municipal Building, 114 Water Street, Bruin, PA 16022. A summary of the proposed ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BRUIN, COUNTY OF BUTLER, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, REGULA-TING STREET EXCAVATION OPENING AND REPAIR, REQUIRING A PERMIT AND FEE, PROVIDING FOR CORRECTION OF IMPROPER WORK AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection and review at the offices of Bruin Borough, 114 Water Street, Bruin, Pennsylvania 16022, during regular business hours. BRUIN BOROUGH Abby Walowen, Borough Secretary

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of MICHAEL E. LAW, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0080, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CHRIS LAW, Administrator 8161 Edwood Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237

LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, vote on enacting an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Mer-ger of the Township of Adams and the Borough of Mars. A Summary of the Ordinance is as follows: The Ordinance adopts an Agreement outlining the procedure and substantive provisions of the Joint Agreement for the Merger of Mars Borough and Adams Township. The effective date is when both municipalities have enacted the Ordinance. A Summary of the Merger Agreement is as follows: 1. The recitals (Whereas clauses) are made a part of the Agreement. 2. The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at the November 3, 2026, election: Shall the Borough of Mars, a Pennsylvania municipality organized under the Borough Code, be merged into the Township of Adams, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, and with the Township being renamed Mars Township, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, effective January 1, 2028? 3. Sets forth the boundaries of the merger of Mars into Adams, the form of government, the effective date of January 1, 2028, and the name of the new municipality Mars Township. 4. Sets forth provisions for the types of government, the assumption of offices, the termination of Mars elected officials and the Mars Auditor, the assumption of residency for electors and candidates, and the amendment of the zoning Ordinances and maps. 5. Sets forth provisions as to infrastructure, including public works, code enforcement, zoning, parks and recreation and police services, the continuation of sewer service for existing customers, and the transfer of the Mars Borough water system to Mars Township. 6. Sets forth provisions for the offer of employment to Mars Borough employees, including the public works foreman, collective bargaining employees and police officers, Mars Borough appointed officials and professional service providers, as well as part time or seasonal positions shall be terminated. Mars Borough will not create any new full time position after the effective date of the Agree-ment. All Adams Township employee positions will be preserved. 7. Sets forth the provision for the transfer of assets and liabilities to Mars Township from Mars Borough. 8. Sets forth provisions for the uniformity of taxation rates as required by the Penna. Constitution. All uncollected taxes and assessments due and owing Mars Borough will be transferred to Mars Township. 9. Sets forth provisions regarding the utilization of Adams Ordinances and the termination of Mars Boroughs Ordinances and a conflict of Ordinances provision. Sets forth provisions for the continuation of Mars Boroughs nonconform-ing use, structures and approvals. 10. Any unanticipated matters which may arise shall be dealt with in good faith. Establishes an advisory Council from Mars Borough Council to address merger issues. Confirms the continuing effort to construct a new library center in Mars. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Agreement is solely for the benefit of Mars Borough, Adams Township and Mars Township and provides no beneficiary rights to any third party. Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are available at the Adams Township Municipal Building, the Butler County Law Library (in the Butler County Courthouse) and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof. In addition, the Merger Agreement is available for review at the Adams Township website at www.adamstwp.org. ADAMS TOWNSHIP Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of GARY SCHLEMMER a/k/a GARY L. SCHLEMMER, Deceased, late of Middlesex Township, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0520. Letters of Administration on his estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: PAULA J. WILLYARD, Administratrix 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

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 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Anthony Pampuch (3 Units) unit #157; #211; #635. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage First Butler located at 102 Corks Lane Butler PA 16001 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 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Devin Koons unit #B35; Zanlandea Adell unit #X04. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS Larson Design Group, Inc. will accept sealed bids for Non-Professional Services for the Inspection of District 10-0 Bridge Inspections until 12:00 P.M. (prevailing time), July 2, 2026, at their office, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201, Williamsport, PA 17701. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked Non-Professional Services for the Inspection of District 10-0 Bridge Inspections. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on July 2, 2026 in the Board Room, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201, Williamsport, PA 17701. Non-professional services includes the use of under bridge cranes, inspection boats, and traffic control. Proper operation and maintenance of all equipment and vehicles per manufacturer specifications is required. Bids are invited upon the following: Supply under-bridge inspection access and maintenance & traffic protection services. The structures to be inspected range in size and complexity with spans located over roadways, waterways, and railways. Typical work will be completed on weekdays during daylight hours. Services will be provided beginning as early as July, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Work days may not be consecutive and will be subject to weather conditions. Larson Design Group reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of days required or structures inspected for Non-Professional Services as necessary for the successful completion of the District 10-0 Bridge Inspection Work. Bid documents can be obtained at http://bidplans. larsondesigngroup.com Interested parties are required to register on the website for the ability to view and/or acquire bid documents for this project. It is the responsibility of any person or organization interested in a hard copy of the bidding documents to pay all costs associated with printing. Contact the Engineer, Larson Design Group, 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201, Williamsport, PA 17701; 570-323-6603 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday with any questions pertaining to access and use of the website. Bids are required to be submitted by filling out the Form of Proposal in its entirety. This form is included in the bid package and is to be signed by the bidder. Alternate price quote forms will not be accepted. Bids may be held by the Engineer for a period not to exceed thirty days from date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 321 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, is requesting a stage II bond release from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for the surface mine permit No.10180305-02, issued January 11, 2021, known as the Pfahl Mine. This permit is located in Worth Township, Butler County approximately five miles southwest of Slippery Rock, PA. More specifically, the proposed bond release area is located on the south side of Brandon Road, approximately one-half mile west of the intersection of I-79. The bond release area is located on the property of James C. and Katherine S. Pfahl. A Stage II bond release is reques-ted for SMP #10180305 for 17.3 acres. The area proposed for bond release has been backfilled, graded, topsoil replaced, and vegetation established which meets the specifications of the approved permit. The amount of bond presently in effect is $8,836.21, with the amount requested to be released being $8,836.21. The application, plans and other data concerning this operation for which bond release is requested are available for public inspection at the Bureau of Surface Mining and Reclamation, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Any such person who desires to object, request for informal conferences or public hearings or any written comments should write to the PA Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Surface Mining and Reclamation at the above address. The objection must include the persons name, address, telephone number and a brief statement as to the nature of his or her objection. The objections and/or comments should reply within thirty (30) days following the final (4th) publication.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY BARBARA RUTKOSKI, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DANIEL BEHARRY, Executor c/o Ashley E. Sharek, Esquire ENTRUSTED LEGACY LAW P.O. Box 130 Bradford Woods, PA 15015

EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ANN M. ANDERSON a/k/a ANN MARIE ANDERSON, deceased, No. 10-26-0585, Late of Mars, Butler County, PA, were granted to GREG S. ANDERSON. 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 OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Members of Cou-ncil of Mars Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at its regularly scheduled meeting on July 6, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Mars Borough Municipal Building, 301 Arch Street, Mars, Pennsylvania 16046, will hold a public hearing regarding an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Merger of the Township of Adams and the Borough of Mars. After the hearing, during the same meeting on July 6, 2026, the Mars Borough Council will vote on enacting the Ordinance. A Summary of the Ordinance is as follows: The Ordinance adopts an Agreement outlining the procedure and substantive provisions of the Joint Agreement for the Merger of Mars Borough and Adams Township. The effective date is when both municipalities have enacted the Ordinance. A Summary of the Merger Agreement is as follows: 1. The recitals (Whereas clauses) are made a part of the Agreement. 2. The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at the November 3, 2026, election: Shall the Borough of Mars, a Pennsylvania municipality organized under the Borough Code, be merged into the Township of Adams, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, and with the Township being renamed Mars Township, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, effective January 1, 2028? 3. Sets forth the boundaries of the merger of Mars into Adams, the form of government, the effective date of January 1, 2028, and the name of the new municipality Mars Township. 4. Sets forth provisions for the types of government, the assumption of offices, the termination of Mars elected officials and the Mars Auditor, the assumption of residency for electors and candidates, and the amendment of the zoning Ordinances and maps. 5. Sets forth provisions as to infrastructure, including public works, code enforcement, zoning, parks and recreation and police services, the continuation of sewer service for existing customers, and the transfer of the Mars Borough water system to Mars Township. 6. Sets forth provisions for the offer of employment to Mars Borough employees, including the public works foreman, collective bargaining employees and police officers, Mars Borough appointed officials and professional service providers, as well as part time or seasonal positions shall be terminated. Mars Borough will not create any new full time position after the effective date of the Agree-ment. All Adams Township employee positions will be preserved. 7. Sets forth the provision for the transfer of assets and liabilities to Mars Township from Mars Borough. 8. Sets forth provisions for the uniformity of taxation rates as required by the Penna. Constitution. All uncollected taxes and assessments due and owing Mars Borough will be transferred to Mars Township. 9. Sets forth provisions regarding the utilization of Adams Ordinances and the termination of Mars Boroughs Ordinances and a conflict of Ordinances provision. Sets forth provisions for the continuation of Mars Boroughs nonconform-ing use, structures and approvals. 10. Any unanticipated matters which may arise shall be dealt with in good faith. Establishes an advisory Council from Mars Borough Council to address merger issues. Confirms the continuing effort to construct a new library center in Mars. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Agreement is solely for the benefit of Mars Borough, Adams Township and Mars Township and provides no beneficiary rights to any third party. Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are available at the Mars Borough Municipal Building, the Butler County Law Library (in the Butler County Courthouse) and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof. In addition, the Merger Agreement is available for review at the Merger Information page on the Adams Township website at www.adamstwp.org. MARS BOROUGH Christopher J. Reese Solicitor

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICHARD D. COLONELLO, of Adams Township, Butler County, No. 10-26-533, Letters of Administration on said estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: DAVID COLONELLO, Administrator 6238 Crestmont Drive Butler, PA 16002 or to: Rebecca A. Auld, Esquire AULD BROTHERS LAW GROUP, LLC 5349 William Flynn Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044

LEGAL NOTICE THERE WILL BE AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE BUTLER COUNTY SYMPHONY OFFICE. MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. PLEASE CALL THE SYMPHONY OFFICE TO MAKE A RESERVATION.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, Pennsylvania enacted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $131,266.00, principal amount of the general obligation Note, and the private sale thereof to First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Lender, at par, bearing interest at the rate of 5.04% per annum. The Note is a general obligation of the local government unit and its officers are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note. No amend-ments were made during the final passage of this ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance as enacted may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Secretary of the local government unit at 109 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, on any business day (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time. s/ Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: June 12, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE Concord Township Supervisors will be accepting bids starting June 26, 2026 for a 2012 Ford F550 XL Super Duty with plow and salt spreader. All sold as is. Information and pictures can be seen at www.municibid.com. All bids must be placed on the Municibid website. The auction will run until July 10, 2026. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.