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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

LEGAL NOTICE FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that a Registration of Fictitious Name was filed in the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 1, 2026, for Lunar Lighting Designs with a principal place of business located at 511 East Brady Street, Butler, PA 16001 in Butler County. The individual interested in this business is Geoffrey Goeppner, also located 511 East Brady Street, Butler, PA 16001. This is filed in compliance with 54 Pa.C.S. 311.

LEGAL NOTICE The Council of Trust-ees of Slippery Rock University of PA will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. via zoom. There is no physical location for this meeting. The purpose of the special meeting is for Council to act on the Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management Proposal and the annual Enrollment Management Orientation Fee presented at the SRU Council quarterly business meeting, June 4-5, 2026. Council will also set the meeting dates September 2026 - June 2027. The public may participate in the meetings via ZOOM by registering at: Register in advance for this webinar: https://sru.zoom.us/ webinar/register/ WN_q22E9WCmRk KNce13IsQw1g Telephone: 646-876-9923 Webinar ID: 984 6289 8042 Council welcomes public comment at the special meeting, 9:00 A.M., June 23, 2026, via zoom by pre-registering at the link provided.

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

TRUST NOTICE William E. Bleakley, Trustee of the Amended Second Restatement of the William E. Bleakley Trust Agreement Dated June 12, 1981 Restated on October 2, 2024, and pursuant to 20 Pa. C.S. 7755(c)(1)(ii) request all persons having claims or demands against the Trust of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: JAY R. HAGERMAN, ESQUIRE or: JAMES WALLACE c/o ABERNETHY, HAGERMAN & MILLER, P.C. 3960 William Flinn Highway Allison Park, PA 15101

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 $750,000.00, 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 5.68% 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 BID NOTICE The Township of Center, 150 Henricks Road, Butler, PA 16001, will receive sealed proposals until 12:00 P.M., Monday, July 6, 2026, for the following limestone: 1. 1,500 tons (m/l) #2A modified 2. 500 tons (m/l) #2B Gravel 3. 100 tons (m/l) #3 Limestone 4. 100 tons (m/l) #4 Rip Rap 5. 500 tons (m/l) #5 Rip Rap All items will be bid at the delivered price to the Public Works Maintenance Facility at 150 Henricks Road, Butler, PA 16001. Bids must be on forms furnished by the Municipality which can be obtained at the Township Municipal Office Monday- Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. or our website centertownship.net. A 10% bid bond or certified check payable to Center Township must be included with all bids. The successful bidder will be required to submit a 100% Performance Bond and a Certificate of Insurance. Bidders must meet PennDot specifications, Bulletin #15, and any exceptions must be clearly marked to identify the item bid. Bids will be opened and read on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Bids will be awarded at the Regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will be at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company firehall located at 102 Mahood Road, Butler PA 16001. Center Township reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of the bids and to award the contract in the best interest of the Municipality. Sealed envelopes must be clearly marked Bid proposal for opening on Monday, July 6, 2026, for Aggregate. KAYLA R MOSEY Township Secretary/ Treasurer

LEGAL NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT BILL NO. 2026-02 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY WILL CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. TO BE HELD AT THE CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CENTER, 2525 ROCHESTER ROAD, CRAN-BERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA. A title and summary of the proposed ordinance are as follows: TITLE AN ORDINANCE OF CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, A SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (MOTOR VEHIC-LES AND TRAFFIC), PART 2 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) AND SECTION 201 (SPEED LIMITS ESTABLIS-HED) AND SECTION 203(1) (STOP INTERSECTIONS ESTABLIS-HED) WHILE PROVIDING FOR SEVER-ABILITY AND REPEAL ALL PRIOR INCOSISTENT ORDINANCES. SOLICITORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY ORDINANCE NO. BILL NO. 2026-02 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-___ The proposed Township of Cranberry Ordinance No. 2026-___ will Amend Chapter 15 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Part 2 Traffic Regula-tions), Section 201 (Speed Limits Established) and Section 203 (Stop Intersections Established) of the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Cranberry while providing for severability and repeal of all prior inconsistent ordinances. The proposed Ordinance No.2026-___ may be examined Monday through Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in the Cranberry Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY Kyle Beidler, CPO Cranberry Township

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Dorothy J. Wagner, late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have been granted to the undersigned, and all persons having claims or demands against the Estate are requested to present the same, and those indebted to the deceased are requested to make payment without delay to the Executor: Matthew Wagner 149 Wolfe Run Road Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Or to his attorney: Ted Isoldi, Esquire 106 North Pitt Street P.O. Box 2 Mercer, PA 16137

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF BUTLER BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Sealed Proposals will be received by the City of Butler at the City Build-ing, 140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001 until 10:30 A.M. prevailing time July 8, 2026 for the following: BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ZONE FLASHERS Base Bid This project involves the installation of new pedestal signal supports and solar-powered Type I school zone signing along East Locust Street and static post mounted signing along St Mary Street; traffic control; and all associated restoration, complete in place. All Proposals must be in the hands of John Evans, Zoning and Code Management Officer, on or before 10:30 A.M. prevailing time, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the City Building, 140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001 and the same will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter, Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the words BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ZONE FLASHERS. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wages are required to be paid on this Project. Copies of Drawings, Specifications, Instruc-tions to Bidders, General Conditions, Forms of Proposals and Agree-ment are on file and open to public inspection at the office of The Gateway Engineers, Inc., 100 McMorris Road, Pitts-burgh, PA 15205 where sets of said documents may be obtained, upon payment of fifty ($50.00) dollars per set. An additional charge of ten ($10.00) dollars will be required to mail Contract Documents to prospective Bidders. No refund or exchange will be made for the return of any documents. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents will be made to Bidders at no charge upon request. Performance, Maintenance, and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, along with Public Liability and Property Damage Certificates of Insurance in the amounts specified, as well as Certificates of Workmans Compensation must be filed with the executed Agreement upon acceptance of the Proposal from the successful Bidder. Proposals to receive consideration must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidders Bond from a Surety Company authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, made to the order of the City of Butler in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total amount of the Proposal as a guarantee that, if the Proposal is accepted, the successful Bidder will enter into an Agreement within fifteen (15) days after Notice of the Award of the Contract. The Proposals must be made to the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania and shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days. No Bidder may withdraw his Proposal during the sixty (60) day period without forfeiting his Bid guarantee. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or any part thereof, for any reason, and also reserves the right to waive any informality therein. Bidders are advised that the City will award the contract to the lowest responsible, responsive, and qualified Bidder for the listed work based on the total bid submitted. However, Bidders are advised that the City expressly reserves the right to reject all bids, and specifically reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible, responsive, and qualified Bidder a contract for all or any portions of the work listed in the Proposal, and in awarding a contract for less than the total work listed, or less than all portions of the work listed, the contract price will be determined from the total quantities for each item listed and the unit price bid for each item listed. By: John Evans Zoning and Code Management Officer

LEGAL NOTICE The Petrolia Borough board will hold a special meeting at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 23, at the Petrolia Borough municipal building, 110 Cross Street, Petrolia, PA 16050.

LEGAL NOTICE Contents of the following unit will be sold to settle non-payment of rent on or after June 29th, 2026, UNIT #B30 MARSHA HARLESS Lock-A-Spot 650 Freeport Road Butler, PA 16002 724-352-3501

PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District will hold a Special Meeting that will be conducted In-Person on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. The link to attend this meeting will be posted to the acvsd.org website, and community members will be able to address the school board by calling the district office or signing up to speak at acvsd.org. Purpose of Meeting: Adopt Annual Budget To adopt the 2026-2027 Budget No other business will be conducted at this meeting. This meeting is open to the public and is being held in accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (65 Pa.C.S. 701-716). By Order of the Board of Directors Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District Date of Notice: June 17, 2026

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 The Petrolia Borough board will hold a special meeting at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 23, at the Petrolia Borough municipal building, 110 Cross Street, Petrolia, PA 16050.

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.

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 NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT BILL NO. 2026-02 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY WILL CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. TO BE HELD AT THE CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CENTER, 2525 ROCHESTER ROAD, CRAN-BERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA. A title and summary of the proposed ordinance are as follows: TITLE AN ORDINANCE OF CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, A SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (MOTOR VEHIC-LES AND TRAFFIC), PART 2 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) AND SECTION 201 (SPEED LIMITS ESTABLIS-HED) AND SECTION 203(1) (STOP INTERSECTIONS ESTABLIS-HED) WHILE PROVIDING FOR SEVER-ABILITY AND REPEAL ALL PRIOR INCOSISTENT ORDINANCES. SOLICITORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY ORDINANCE NO. BILL NO. 2026-02 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-___ The proposed Township of Cranberry Ordinance No. 2026-___ will Amend Chapter 15 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Part 2 Traffic Regula-tions), Section 201 (Speed Limits Established) and Section 203 (Stop Intersections Established) of the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Cranberry while providing for severability and repeal of all prior inconsistent ordinances. The proposed Ordinance No.2026-___ may be examined Monday through Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in the Cranberry Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY Kyle Beidler, CPO Cranberry Township

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF BUTLER BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Sealed Proposals will be received by the City of Butler at the City Build-ing, 140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001 until 10:30 A.M. prevailing time July 8, 2026 for the following: BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ZONE FLASHERS Base Bid This project involves the installation of new pedestal signal supports and solar-powered Type I school zone signing along East Locust Street and static post mounted signing along St Mary Street; traffic control; and all associated restoration, complete in place. All Proposals must be in the hands of John Evans, Zoning and Code Management Officer, on or before 10:30 A.M. prevailing time, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the City Building, 140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001 and the same will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter, Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the words BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ZONE FLASHERS. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wages are required to be paid on this Project. Copies of Drawings, Specifications, Instruc-tions to Bidders, General Conditions, Forms of Proposals and Agree-ment are on file and open to public inspection at the office of The Gateway Engineers, Inc., 100 McMorris Road, Pitts-burgh, PA 15205 where sets of said documents may be obtained, upon payment of fifty ($50.00) dollars per set. An additional charge of ten ($10.00) dollars will be required to mail Contract Documents to prospective Bidders. No refund or exchange will be made for the return of any documents. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents will be made to Bidders at no charge upon request. Performance, Maintenance, and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, along with Public Liability and Property Damage Certificates of Insurance in the amounts specified, as well as Certificates of Workmans Compensation must be filed with the executed Agreement upon acceptance of the Proposal from the successful Bidder. Proposals to receive consideration must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidders Bond from a Surety Company authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, made to the order of the City of Butler in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total amount of the Proposal as a guarantee that, if the Proposal is accepted, the successful Bidder will enter into an Agreement within fifteen (15) days after Notice of the Award of the Contract. The Proposals must be made to the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania and shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days. No Bidder may withdraw his Proposal during the sixty (60) day period without forfeiting his Bid guarantee. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or any part thereof, for any reason, and also reserves the right to waive any informality therein. Bidders are advised that the City will award the contract to the lowest responsible, responsive, and qualified Bidder for the listed work based on the total bid submitted. However, Bidders are advised that the City expressly reserves the right to reject all bids, and specifically reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible, responsive, and qualified Bidder a contract for all or any portions of the work listed in the Proposal, and in awarding a contract for less than the total work listed, or less than all portions of the work listed, the contract price will be determined from the total quantities for each item listed and the unit price bid for each item listed. By: John Evans Zoning and Code Management Officer

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Dorothy J. Wagner, late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have been granted to the undersigned, and all persons having claims or demands against the Estate are requested to present the same, and those indebted to the deceased are requested to make payment without delay to the Executor: Matthew Wagner 149 Wolfe Run Road Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Or to his attorney: Ted Isoldi, Esquire 106 North Pitt Street P.O. Box 2 Mercer, PA 16137

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 $750,000.00, 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 5.68% 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 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 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.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the Slippery Rock Municipal Authority, Butler County at 116 Crestview Road or P.O. Box 157, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, until 5:15 P.M. on July 8, 2026, for the following: 3,668 sq ft (407.56 sq yd) Milling of Asphalt, 90 tons 4 Binder, and 34 tons Asphalt Wearing Course 9.5mm for waterline trench on Elm Street, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. 10% BID BOND OR CERTIFIED CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO SLIPPERY ROCK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY. Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Authority. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals. Heather Sholes, Executive Administrator

LEGAL NOTICE Contents of the following unit will be sold to settle non-payment of rent on or after June 29th, 2026, UNIT #B30 MARSHA HARLESS Lock-A-Spot 650 Freeport Road Butler, PA 16002 724-352-3501

LEGAL NOTICE Contents of the following unit will be sold to settle non-payment of rent on or after June 29th, 2026, UNIT #A16 LEE HARLESS Lock-A-Spot 650 Freeport Road Butler, PA 16002 724-352-3501

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

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