EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of R. JOHN McGOWAN a/k/a RICHARD JOHN McGOWAN a/k/a RICHARD J. McGOWAN, late of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at File No. 10-26-0546, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MICHAEL P. McGOWAN, Executor 112 McGowan Lane Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Ronald W. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of THOMAS C. AUGOSTINE, SR., Late of Valencia, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0446, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: REBECCA MACIOCE, Executor 6918 Royal Drive Verona, PA 15147 JOSEPH A. NESE, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW 7883 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, PA 15239

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM R. MATTHEWS, 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. 10-26-0481, 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 W. MATTHEWS, Executor 505 Portsmouth Court Doylestown, PA 18901 Richard L. Osberg, III, Esquire LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD L. OSBERG, III, PLLC 1900 Main Street Suite 225 Canonsburg, PA 15317

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM SEELNACHT, Late of Saxonburg Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0557, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: BARBARA L. CYPHER, Executor P.O. Box 40 Cabot, PA 16023 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of DONALD RICKARD CALLEN, JR., Late of Penn Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania 16002, deceased. Letters Testamentary for the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment without delay to the executrix or attorney named below: JANINE B. CALLEN YOUNT, Executrix 7010 Forrest Trail Butler, PA 16002 William J. Schenck, Esquire SCHENCK & LONG 297 Pittsburgh Road Suite 2B Butler, PA 16002

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of EVELYN L. STAHL, Late of Valencia, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0093, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: PATRICIA ANN STAHL, Executrix 129 Manor Drive Valencia, PA 16059 Patrick F. Lawlor, Esquire LAWLOR & LAWLOR, P.C. 979 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15237

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of KAREN A. TREMPUS, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0548, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: MARJORIE J. ZELLHART, Executrix c/o 210 Fifth Avenue Tarentum, PA 15084 CHARLES T. CLARK, Esquire 210 Fifth Avenue Tarentum, PA 15084

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of MARIE C. ADAMS, Late of 164 Dwellington Drive, Valencia, 16059, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0547, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JANET L. ARMSTRONG, Executrix 3748 Bakerstown Road Gibsonia, PA 15044

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of TERRENCE NEA, Late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0570, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: NICOLE K. MUNKO, Executrix 213 Fox Hollow Drive Butler, PA 16001 David M. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724)-285-4776

LEGAL BID NOTICE CRANBERRY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT The Cranberry Area School District Board of Directors is seeking bids for a late model Ford F250 SDXL/XLT pickup truck with less than 40,000 miles. Specifications include regular or super cab, white in color, V8 gasoline engine with snow plow prep package. Vehicle details and price can be sent to krupert@cranberrysd.org on or before 2:00 P.M. June 24, 2026. Comparable vehicles may be considered. The Board has the right to reject any or all offers.

LEGAL NOTICE JESSICA A. ELLEL, ESQUIRE, HOUSTON HARBAUGH, P.C., 401 Liberty Avenue, 22nd Floor, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15222 Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incor-poration were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for a professional corporation which was organized under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended. The name of the professional corporation is: MUSTOVICH CONSULTING GROUP, PC

LEGAL NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of GLADYS I. GORDON, Late of Bruin Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, have been granted to MARK A. GORDON, of 925 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061. All persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the attorney: Michael W. Sloat, Esquire LYNN, KING, & SCHREFFLER, P.C. 606 Main Street P.O. Box 99 Emlenton, PA 16373 (724) 867-5921

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Knoch School Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. in the Knoch School District Central Office Building located adjacent to the Knoch Primary School. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to ratify and reapprove without change the adoption of the Knoch School District 2026-2027 Final General Fund Budget, millage rate, related tax items, and any other matters coming before the Board. This meeting is open to the public. By order of the Knoch School District Board of School Directors

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.

LEGAL NOTICE On February 11, 2026, the State Board of Cosmetology suspended the license of Tinas Full Service Salon, license no. CB137614, of Lyndora, Butler County, for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty.

LEGAL NOTICE On January 6, 2026, the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors accepted the voluntary surrender of Brent Harlan Oleans license, license no. CW016907, of Butler, Butler County, because Olean engaged in a dual relationship with his clients, engaged in unprofessional conduct, and practiced below the standard of care.

LEGAL NOTICE PennEnergy Resour-ces, LLC (PER) hereby provides notice of closure and decommissioning of their existing Reno Well Pad WMGR123 facility located in Middlesex Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The facil-ity was permitted to operate under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) General Permit WMGR123 (Permit No. WMGR123NW020) for Processing and Beneficial Use of Oil and Gas Liquid Waste. PER will submit a report docu-menting the closure activities to the PADEP Waste Management Program, Northwest Region. Copies of the report will be available for review during normal business hours at the PADEPs Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. An appointment to review the report must be made with the PADEP regional office by calling (814) 332-6945. Fees for copying may be charged by the PADEP. Copies will also be provided to Middlesex Township and Butler County, who may submit comments to the PADEP within 60 days of receipt of the report. The PADEP will also accept and consider comments from the public during the review period. Comments should be sent to Ms. Christina Wilhelm, Environmental Program Manager, Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

LEGAL NOTICE Please notice that a fireworks display will take place on June 27, 2026, at 182 West Road, Butler PA between 9:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. This notice is pursuant to Resolution #2004-05 of the Adams Township Board of Supervisors.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by Franklin Township of Butler Cou-nty at 191 Election House Road, Prospect, PA 16052, 724-865-2412, until 11:00 A.M. on June 18, 2026 for the following: Tree trimming/removal along various Township Roads. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. Forms are available at the township office or by email from franklintwpbco@zoominternet.net. Bids will be publicly opened June 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. The bids will be awarded on June 22, 2026 at the Supervisors business meeting. The Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to accept that bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of Franklin Tow-nship. The Supervisors also reserve the right to delete any line item for budgetary reasons.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the Worth Township of Butler County at 815 West Park Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 until 4:00 P.M., on July 7, 2026, for the following: ITEM 1 - 540 Tons 1B Limestone or Suitable Aggregate ITEM 2 - 500 Tons 2A ITEM 3 - 150 Tons R-4 ITEM 4 - 150 Tons #9 Quote Pick up and Delivered Prices Liquidated Damages Apply $975.00 per calendar day. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the municipality. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Worth Township BY: Shari Kreutz Secretary/Treasurer May 5, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE The Drug and Alcohol Council Meeting will be held at 7:30 A.M. on June 16, 2026, in the Human Services Conference Room, first floor of the County Government Center Annex, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA. This meeting will also be available on zoom. Send an email to djeneres@co.butler.pa.us to obtain the meeting link and information.

LEGAL NOTICE The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department hereby announces its intention to apply for a loan from the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department hereby certifies that: 1. The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department by-laws do not discriminate against applicants for membership on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or handicap; and 2. There is not an unwritten policy of discrimination for membership in The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Comments on this application should be forwarded to 373 Main Street, Prospect, PA 16052 and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program, 1310 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. 717-651-2200 or 800-670-3473.

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BOROUGH OF ZELIENOPLE BUTLER COUNTY, PA The Zelienople Area Public Library is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform all work necessary for the fabrication and constru-ction of a new building adjacent to the existing library at 227 South High Street Zelienople, PA 16063. The project includes a new building, pavilion, and associated site improvements. Interested contractors may obtain the digital Project Drawings and Project Manual by contacting the Architect, FJ Baehr Architects, via email at angela@fjbaehr.com. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Zelienople Borough Municipal Office (111 West New Castle Street, Zelienople, PA) before 3:00 P.M. on July 1, 2026. Borough of Zelienople Andrew Spencer Borough Manager

LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Advertisement for Bid - Food Service Kitchen Equipment The Franklin Area School District, Venango County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for the delivery and installation of Kitchen Equip-ment #2026-01 at its various buildings, including but not limited to: 1. (2) Heat Holding Proofing Cabinet 2. (3) Combi Oven, 10 pan 3. (1) Refrigerator, roll-in 4. (2) Combi Oven (1 double stack) 5. (1) Hot Food Serving Counter 6. (1) Serving Counter 7. (1) Cash Register Stand 8. (3) Milk Coolers 9. (1) Combi Oven, 10 pan, vent less A bid specification packet and site details can be found on the Districts website at www.fasd.k12.pa.us or by visiting the Administrative Office located at 40 Knights Way, Franklin, PA 16323 or by submitting an email to the board secretary at email address: eatonk@fasd.k12.pa.us. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities.

LEGAL NOTICE FREEPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The Regular Meeting of the Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors sche-duled for JULY 8, 2026, has been CANCELED. The Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting for general business purposes on Wednesday, AUGUST 5, 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 NAME CHANGE In the Matter of MsD. No. 2026-40165 Notice is hereby given that, on May 27th, 2026, the petition of Name Change was filed in the above-named court, requesting an order to change the name of NATHAN JAMES NUNEZ to NATHAN JAMES LEMLEY. The Court has fixed the 4th day of August, 2026, at 9:45 A.M. in Court Room number 3, Court House, Butler, Pennsylvania 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 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION RELATIVE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE IN RE: 2013 FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1FM5K8D85DGB13207 CIVIL DIVISION MsD No.: 2026-40162 Yeager, P. J. NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION RELATIVE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE NOTICE is hereby given that, on May 21, 2026, a Petition for Involuntary Transfer of Vehicle Title was filed in the above-name Court, requesting an Order that the Pennsylvania Depar-tment of Transportation issue a certificate for a motor vehicle title to GAURAV DARGAN as the lawful owner(s) thereof, and declaring the interest of CARLOS BLANCO GARCIA as extinguished. The Court has fixed the 4th day of August, 2026, at 9:45 oclock A.M., in Courtroom #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 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS COURT DIVISION IN RE: Adoption of A.B.R. OA No. 8 of 2026 PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS NOTICE PURSUANT TO 23 Pa.C.S.A 2513(b) TO: UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights/duties you have to your child: ABR, a female child born to Krista Marie McCardle on August 8, 2025, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania The Court has set a Hearing to consider ending your rights/duties to your child. That Hearing will be held in Courtroom Number 6 located in the Butler County Court-house/Government Center on the 22nd day of June 2026 at 1:00 P.M., before the Honorable Judge John C. Scialabba. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THIS HEARING, THE COURT MAY DECIDE THAT YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN RETAINING YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD AND YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY AFFECT THE COURTS DECISION ON WHETHER TO END YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. YOU ARE WARNED THAT EVEN IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING, THE HEARING WILL GO ON WITHOUT YOU AND YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD MAY BE ENDED BY THE COURT WITHOUT YOUR BEING PRESENT. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE HEARING BY A LAWYER. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Butler County Bar Association 724.841.0130 SARAH EDWARDS, MA., J.D. Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans Court Government/Judicial Center Butler PA 16003-1208 724.284.5348 If you are receiving this Notice as Putative Father of the above-named child, your rights/duties MAY ALSO BE TERMINATED UNLESS YOU FILE EITHER AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY OR CLAIM OF PATERNITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 5103 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE AND APPEAR AT THE HEARING TO OBJECT TO THE TERMINATION OR FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION TO SUCH TERMINATION WITH THE COURT PRIOR TO THE HEARING.