LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Directors of the Mars Area School District will vote on the adoption of the General Fund Budget for the 2026-2027 school year at the Board Meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026. The Proposed General Fund Budget is listed on the Districts website at marsk12.org for public review. All meetings will be open to the public and will be held in the board-room at the Administration Office, 545 Route 228, Mars, PA. Deborah Brandstetter, Board Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE The elected officials of Mars Borough and Adams Township will be holding a public informational meeting to discuss the potential merger betwe-en the two municipalities. The meeting will be held June 2, 2026 at Twelve Oaks Mansion, 160 Sch-arberry Lane, Mars, PA 16046 at 6:00 P.M. Residents and taxpayers are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP in advance at adamstwp.org.

LEGAL NOTICE To all the residents and taxpayers of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania and all other interested parties: Notice is hereby given that Ordinance # 1841 Council Bill # 2026-03 was introduced for passage by the City Council of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The Ordinance may be summarized as follows: An ordinance of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the provisions of Pennsylvania Act 153 of 2012, 68 P. C.S.A. 2101 et seq., relating to Land Banks which is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference. Act 153 of 2012 as amended, permits the City of Butler as a Land Bank jurisdiction to create a Land Bank via the adoption of an ordinance to create a binding legal obligation. The full text of the Ordinance may be inspected during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, at the Office of the City Clerk, 140 West North Street, Butler, Pa. This Ordinance will be voted upon at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on May 28, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. 140 West North Street, Butler, Pa. City Clerk City of Butler April 24, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Sealed proposals will be received by the Connoquenessing Township of Butler County, at the Township office located at 102 Township Road, Renfrew, Pennsylvania 16053 until 4:00 P.M. prevailing time on June 1, 2026 for: CONTRACT NO 26-RF01 MUNICIPAL ROOF REPLACEMENT The scope of work includes the removal and off-site disposal of existing metal panel roof system, installation of stand-ing seam metal panel roof system (approx-imately 6,100 SF) and replacement of ceiling insulation. There are add alternates for gutter and downspout replacement and all necessary appurtenances and restoration for said construction. Bid Documents are being distributed by the Township, 102 Township Road, Renfrew, Pennsylvania 16053. A copy of the Bid Documents may be obtained by email to Secretary@connotwp.net. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud approx-imately at 6:00 P.M. on June 3, 2026 at the Township office. 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 Connoquenessing Township to guarantee the bidders entrance into the contract if given the award. No bid bond shall be waived or returned because the Bidder has failed to or cannot comply with any require-ments as set forth in the plans, specifications, or any applicable statutes of the State of Pennsylvania or any applicable municipal ordinances. 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 require-ments 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. The Township shall (a) award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder therefore, or (b) reject all bids received within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening; provided, however, that the Township may, in its sole discretion, delay such award or rejection for up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the bid opening date until the Township has received all required approvals from other governmental agencies. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP Angela K. Fleeger, Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Jackson Municipal Authority Evans City, Pennsylvania Franklin Road Area Water Main - Directional Drill Jackson Municipal Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Franklin Road Area Water Main - Directional Drill Contract 2026-01 Bids for the Project will be received online through PENNBID until June 2, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. local time. The Project includes horizontal directional drilling (HDD) will be used to install a 12-inch HDPE water main at up to three (3) culverted stream crossings along Pattison Street Extension. HDD installation of an 8-inch HDPE water main will occur at three (3) locations along Franklin Road (SR 3021). The total HDD installation length along Pattison Street Extension is approximately 300 linear feet, and the total HDD installation length along Franklin Road is approximately 1,400 linear feet. Owner anticipates that the Projects total bid price will be approx-imately $220,000 (base bid and alternate). The Project has an expected duration of 120 days. Information and Bidding Documents can be found at the following website: https://pennbid. bonfirehub.com/ Bid security in the form a Certified Check or Bid Bond shall be furnished with the bid in an amount not less than 10%. Additional bidding require-ments are found in Section 00 21 13 Instruc- tions to Bidders of the bidding documents. All bids shall be irrevocable for 60 days after the bid opening date as provided by the Act of November 26, 1978 (P.L. 1309, No. 317), as amended by the Act of December 12, 1994 (P.L. 1042, No. 142).

LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization was filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on April 27, 2026, for a Limited Liability Company formed under the Limited Liability Company Law of 2016. The name of the Company is Twin Oaks Rentals LLC, and its registered office is at 1525 Perry Highway, Portersville, PA 16051. MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC David M. Crissman, Esquire 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724) 285-4776

LEGAL NOTICE COMMONWEALTH OF PA BOARD OF PARDONS The following application of the person convicted in Butler County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session. You may view the live sessions by visiting https://pacast.com/live/bophearing. Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 A.M. Shawn M. Wolfe Pursuant to 18 Pa. C.S. 9125 (a)(1), all questions relating to the criminal history record information associated with this applicant should be directed to the Board of Pardons office at bophearings@pa.gov or (717) 787-2596.

LEGAL NOTICE FREEPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 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, JUNE 3, 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

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of MsD. No. 2026-40104 Notice is hereby given that, on April 8, 2026, a Petition for Change of Name was filed in the above-named Court, requesting an order to change the name of BARBARA KYLE CLEELAND to KYLE CLEELAND PORTER. The Court has fixed the 23rd day of June, 2026, at 9:45 A.M. in Courtroom Number 3 of the Butler County Government Center as the time and place for the hearing on said petition, when and where all interested parties may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the Petitioner should not be granted.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE MERGER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADAMS AND THE BOROUGH OF MARS The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Public Hearing on June 8, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain testimony and public comment on enacting an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Merger 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 Buil-ding, 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

LEGAL NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Buffalo Township, Butler County will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. at the MABT Building, 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055, to discuss and take possible action on hiring a full-time police officer, requests for reduction of performance bonds in Twin Oaks Development Phase IV and Oak Creek Farms, an easement over the Butler-Freeport Community Trail for Pine Run Midstream, LLC, and all other business properly before the Board. An agenda will be released prior to the meeting.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION May 26, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. AT BOFFS AUTO SERVICE, 323 Warrendale Road, Wexford, PA 15090 2013 Ford SW 1FADP5AU2DL512820 Right to cancel the sale is reserved.

LEGAL NOTICE Request for Professional Services Richland Township, Allegheny County, has received notice of the award of the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the Township. The Richland Township Board of Supervisors are soliciting proposals from qualified comprehensive planning consultants to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for Richland Township. This includes facilitating public meetings and additional meetings, as necessary. The qualified consultant must comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, codes, and regu-lations, including by not limited to, all statutes and regulations appli-cable to public contracts in Pennsylvania. Copies of the detailed request for proposals (RFP) can be obtained by contacting Richland Township office 724-443- 5921; 4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044; info@richland.pa.us; and, on richland.pa.us. The RFP includes a description of the services to be provided by respondents; the minimum content of the responses; and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the Richland Township Board of Supervisors. For more information, please contact Brian OMalley and/or Natalie Thiess at the contact information found above. All responses to the Richland Township RFP must be submitted by June 25, 2026 by 3:00 P.M and must be submitted by mail or hand delivered.

LEGAL NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Slippery Rock Area School District has cancelled the scheduled Education Programming Committee meeting for Monday, May 18, 2026. Regan Hess Board Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING There will be a special meeting of the Mercer Township Supervisors on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. at the Township building at 4629 William Flynn Highway, Harrisville to discuss telephone quotes for edge repair on a small section of Centertown Road, and any other township business that needs to be discussed before the reg-ular township meeting.

LEGAL NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS, CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE KARNS CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. Final Budget Notice The Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of the Karns City Area School District for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in its most recent form is available for public inspection on the District website, and it is expected to be presented for adoption as a Final budget at the school board meeting to be held at 6:00 P.M. on June 15, 2026. The budget may be amended before or after final adoption. If an individual is unable to access the proposed Final Budget on the District website, a printed copy is available to view in the District Office. Evan M. McGarvey Board Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE TO: The taxpayers, residents, and inhabitants of the Butler Area School District, Butler County, Pennsylvania The proposed final budget of the Butler Area School District for the school year 2026-2027, commencing July 1, 2026, which includes Total General Fund Expenditures of $120,714,198 and no tax increase, has been prepared and adopted and is available for public inspection in the Harriger Educational Services Center of the Butler Area School District, 110 Campus Lane, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001, or at the Butler Public Library, 218 North McKean Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001, during usual business hours. The proposed budget is also available on the District webpage: www.basdk12.org The budget for said school year is scheduled for final adoption at a special public meeting of the Board of School Directors of said School District to be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:30 A.M. E.S.T. at Butler Intermediate Teacher Center, 551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001. Every resident or inhabitant of the Butler Area School District, Butler County, Pennsylvania, upon attaining eighteen (18) years of age and every person eighteen (18) years of age or over, become resident or inhabitant of said School District, shall, within (12) months after the happening thereof, notify the Chief Assessor of Butler County, Janet Mentel, Butler County Court-house, Butler, Pennsylvania, of his becoming eighteen (18) years of age or becoming a resident or inhabitant of said School District. Catherine Melder Board Secretary

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 5/21/26 at 10:00 AM. Donald Stoughton unit #A31; Rita Latulola unit #B07. 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 Point - Zelien-ople 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 5/21/26 at 10:00 AM. Paul Hammond unit #101; Dustin M Schultz/Dustin Schultz unit #130; Paul Salamacha unit #220. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

PUBLIC NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP On June 8, 2026, at 7:45 P.M., at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building, 155 Branch-ton Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, the Board of Supervisors of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, will hold a public hearing on and thereafter consider the adoption of, and if appropriate enact, the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 27 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SLIPPERY ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SLIPPERY ROCK TO AMEND SECTIONS 306 AND 308, REVISING REQU-IREMENTS FOR RE-CREATIONAL CAMP-GROUNDS. A complete, true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is on file and may be examined or copied by the public at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building, address listed above, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed ordinance is also available for inspection at the newspaper publishing this notice. Christina Barkley Slippery Rock Township Secretary/Treasurer

TRUST ADMINISTRATION Timothy J Yost, of 257 Emrick Drive, Seneca, Venango County, Pennsylvania, trustee of the Yost Revocable Trust dated July 13, 2023, deceased. All persons having claims against decedent will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: AMY M YOST, Successor Trustee Yost Revocable Trust 30 Doyle Road Oakdale, CT 06370-5507

UPDATED LEGAL NOTICE The City of Butler is offering one used, surplus vehicle for sale - a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. It is offered for sale in as is condition with no spe-cified or implied guaran-tee or warranty. Interes-ted parties may inspect it at the Parks Department garage in Memorial Park. Bids must be submitted not later than 2:00 P.M. on May 26, 2026, on the Citys bid forms which are available at the Office of the City Clerk in the City Building (724- 285-4124, extension 201). Mindy F. Gall April 24, 2026

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GRANDVIEW BOULEVARD The Butler Eagle has a route coming available. Deliver the newspaper early mornings. Deliver to 46 subscribers on Autumn Drive and Vista Drive. Monthly profit is approxi-mately $265.00. Must be able to deliver Monday-Saturday by 7:00 AM. For more information, please call the Butler Eagle at 724-282-1859.

HELP WANTED - Fairground Market Store/Catering. Call 724-865-9523

HELP WANTED. KRENDALE GOLF COURSE. Daylight hours. Pay based on experience. Call 724-679-1464. 131 North Eberhart Road, Butler

LOOKING For an experienced offset, cold set web press operator. The Butler Eagle is hiring a cold set web, and digital press operator. The ideal candidate should have basic printing knowledge, be able to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The right candidate must be able to work as part of a team. Job responsibilities include press make-ready, ensuring quality reproduction of printed materials, meeting the deadlines required in the printing of time sensitive materials, and general mechanical maintenance. Employees engage in all facets of the printing process including imaging printing plates, mounting rolls of paper, color setting, registration, folder operation, and ensuring the cleanliness of the press and facilities. Candidate should have basic mechanical skills, experience setting color on a four-color printing press, general printing knowledge. familiarity with Goss printing equipment a plus. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Send resume to jchristy@butlereagle.com or apply in person at the Butler Eagle, 514 West Wayne Street, Butler PA 16001.

MAIN STREET The Butler Eagle has a route available. Deliver the newspaper by 7:00 AM, Monday-Saturday to businesses on Main Street. Earn $115.00 a month. For more information, call the Butler Eagle at 724-282-1859.