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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN DENNIS CYPHERT, late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above-named estate have been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-20-0794. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands against the estate are requested to present the same without delay to: CHRISTOPHER CYPHERT 243 Hoon Road Butler, PA 16001

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of CLAIR T. UBER, Late of 231 Freeport 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: JACK UBER, Executor 1744 New Bedford Sharon Road West Middlesex, PA 16159 Andrea C. Parenti, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

LEGAL NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Slippery Rock Area School District has cancelled the scheduled Athletic Com-mittee meeting and the Operation Committee meeting for Monday, June 8, 2026. Regan Hess Board Secretary

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

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FINANCING BY CHICORA INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chicora Independent Hose Company (aka Chicora Volunteer Fire Department) located in Chicora, Butler County, Pennsylvania, will meet on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chicora Independent Hose Company Meeting Room at 202 West Slippery Rock Street, Chicora, PA 16025 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on a proposal that the issuer enter into an agreement in order to finance certain equipment. The equ-ipment to be financed consists of a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT Engine and will be located at 202 West Slippery Rock Street, Chicora, PA 16025. To finance the costs of such equipment and to pay costs and expenses incidental to the financing, the issuer proposes to enter into a loan agreement in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $350,000.00. The issuer will be required to pay all taxes on the equipment. The loan payments due pursuant to the loan agreement will be secured by a security interest in the equipment. All persons interested may appear to be heard at said time and place or may file written comments with the Chicora independent Hose Company prior to the date of hearing set forth heretofore. Dated: May 28, 2026 BY ORDER OF CHICORA INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY

ESTATE NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the administration of the Estate set forth below. All persons having claims or demands against the Decedent are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to said Decedent are required to make payment without delay to the Executor or Attorney named below: QUINTON E. SHRADER, Deceased, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ROBIN L. HOWLAND, Executrix c/o Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esquire, 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501 Jeffery D. Scibetta, Esquire KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of M. CHRIS CHRISTENSEN a/k/a CHRIS M. CHRISTENSEN a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTENSEN, Deceased, late of Renfrew, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0490. 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: SHARON C. ANDERSON, Executor 140 Valencia Road Renfrew, PA 16053 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of WILLIAM BARRY COLLINS a/k/a W. BARRY COLLINS, 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. 10-26-0532, and all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: GARY COLLINS, Executor c/o Lutz Pawk & Black The NexTier Center Building, Suite 102 101 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001 Rebecca L. Black, Esquire LUTZ PAWK & BLACK The NexTier Center Building, Suite 102 101 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

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 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 REQUEST FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the purchase of 1 SUV will be received at the Center for Community Resour-ces, Inc. at 212-214 South Main Street, Suite 625, Butler PA 16001 on or before 11:00 A.M. Friday June 5, 2026 Bids will be opened at CCR at 11:30 A.M. on Friday June 5, 2026 Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Hayley Merchant (724)431-3646 or hmerchant@ccrinfo.org. The Center for Com-munity Resources reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any information, and to award the purchase in the best interest of the Center for Community Resources.

ANCILLARY TESTAMENTARY NOTICE Estate of WANDA JEAN WESOLOSKI, Late of Oakland Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Ancillary Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0539, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: HEATHER KOSTECKY, Executrix 240 Brianna Lane Chicora, PA 16025 Or to: KRISTA BARTLEY, Co-Executrix 301 Westminster Road Sarver, PA 16055 Lynn M. Patterson, Esquire STOCK & PATTERSON 1202 Oakridge Drive Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE PART TIME GROUNDSKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE Winfield Township is seeking a part-time groundskeeper. Must be 18 years old and hold valid PA drivers license. Position is Monday-Friday, 16-20 hours a week, $15 per hour. Interested parties should complete an employment application at the Winfield Township Building, 194 Brose Road, Cabot PA 16023. Patty Knapp Winfield Township Secretary/Treasurer 194 Brose Road Cabot PA 16023

LEGAL NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Keystone Farm Resources, LLC, with its registered address at 1153 West Liberty Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company has been authorized by its Member to dissolve voluntarily and is now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the Company so that its corporate existence will end pursuant to the Pennsylvania Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of 2016, as amended. Any persons having claims against the Company shall forward any claim, in writing to the Company at the above referenced address. The claim shall set forth the claimant, claimed amount and all other pertinent information to allow the Company to verify the validity of the claim. Any claim against the Company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within two (2) years after the publication of this Notice. Amy E. Molloy, Esquire Molloy Law, LLC 15 Woodland Center Drive P.O. Box 687 Grove City, PA 16127

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 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.

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

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

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD S. POTOCNI, late of Butler County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 22, 2025, having been granted to the undersigned on May 8, 2026, at No. 10-25-1383 by the Butler County Register of Wills Office, all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment, and those having claims against said Estate to present the same without delay, to: ROSE A. FAIR, Executrix 110 Rambler Drive Sarver, PA 16055 Or to the attorneys for the Executrix, STAPLEFORD & BYHAM, LLC 600 Market Street Warren, PA 16365

ESTATE NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the administration of the Estate set forth below. All persons having claims or demands against the Decedent are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to said Decedent are required to make payment without delay to the Executor or Attorney named below: QUINTON E. SHRADER, Deceased, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ROBIN L. HOWLAND, Executrix c/o Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esquire, 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501 Jeffery D. Scibetta, Esquire KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FINANCING BY CHICORA INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chicora Independent Hose Company (aka Chicora Volunteer Fire Department) located in Chicora, Butler County, Pennsylvania, will meet on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chicora Independent Hose Company Meeting Room at 202 West Slippery Rock Street, Chicora, PA 16025 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on a proposal that the issuer enter into an agreement in order to finance certain equipment. The equ-ipment to be financed consists of a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT Engine and will be located at 202 West Slippery Rock Street, Chicora, PA 16025. To finance the costs of such equipment and to pay costs and expenses incidental to the financing, the issuer proposes to enter into a loan agreement in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $350,000.00. The issuer will be required to pay all taxes on the equipment. The loan payments due pursuant to the loan agreement will be secured by a security interest in the equipment. All persons interested may appear to be heard at said time and place or may file written comments with the Chicora independent Hose Company prior to the date of hearing set forth heretofore. Dated: May 28, 2026 BY ORDER OF CHICORA INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of CLAIR T. UBER, Late of 231 Freeport 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: JACK UBER, Executor 1744 New Bedford Sharon Road West Middlesex, PA 16159 Andrea C. Parenti, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Borough Council of Valencia Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, will vote on an Ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF VALENCIA BOROUGH, BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA REP-LACING ORDINANCE NO. 214 OF 1-9-1990, NOW ENTITLED BURNING AND FIRE ORDINANCE on June 8, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Valencia Borough Building, 61 Almira Street, Valencia, PA 16059. Section 1 - Repeals prior burning Ordinances. Section 2 - Provides definitions for the Ordinance. Section 3 - Sets forth exclusions to the Ordinance. Section 4 - Prohibits outside burning of certain materials. Section 5 - Requires receptacles for certain burning. Section 6 - Sets forth hours for outside burning Section 7 - Prohibits fires on certain days Section 8 - Sets forth provisions for nuisance fires Section 9 - Sets for standards for all fires in the Borough Section 10 - Requires adult supervision of outside burning except recreational fires Section 11 - Sets forth enforcement Section 12 - Sets forth penalties for violations Section 13 - Repeals all prior inconsistent ordinances Section 14 - Sets severability Section 15 - Provides the effective date Copies of the full text of the Ordinance and map are available at the Valencia Borough Municipal Building during regular office hours, the Butler County Law Library located in the County Courthouse, Butler, Pennsylvania, and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Sean M. Gallagher, Esquire Valencia Borough Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

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

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 JANET L. TAYLOR a/k/a JANET LEONA TAYLOR a/k/a JANET TAYLOR, 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. 10-26-0537, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: RONALD W. COYER, Executor 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Thomas R. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of BARBARA L. RICHARDSON, Late of Buffalo Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0526, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CARRIE R. SMILOWITZ, Executor c/o LIOTTA LAW OFFICES, PLLC 3058 Leechburg Road Suites 10 & 11 Lower Burrell, PA 15068 Robert B. Liotta, Esquire LIOTTA LAW OFFICES 3058 Leechburg Road Suites 9, 10 & 11 Lower Burrell, PA 15068

PUBLIC NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP On June 8, 2026, at 8:00 P.M., at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building, 155 Branchton Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, the Board of Supervisors of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, will be considering adoption of the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 (CONDUCT) OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SLIPPERY ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES, RE-ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN SECTION 302. 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

LEGAL NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Slippery Rock Area School District has cancelled the scheduled Athletic Com-mittee meeting and the Operation Committee meeting for Monday, June 8, 2026. Regan Hess Board Secretary