LEGAL NOTICEADVERTISEMENTFOR BIDS¶ The Board of Education of the Pine-Richland School District will receive sealed proposals for Contract S06-26-01A: PAVING IMPROVE-MENTS, under single Prime Contract.¶ Bids will be accepted no later than 2:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026, at the Pine-Richland District Administration Offices, 702 Warrendale Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044-6040, c/o Barbara Williams, School Board Secretary. Bids shall be delivered in sealed envelopes clearly marked with company name and address and indicating “Paving Improvements”. Shortly thereafter, bids will be opened and read aloud, and all are invited to attend.¶ Bidders may obtain one set of Bidding Documents as follows:¶ MAIL or present to Printscape Imaging and Graphics, 760 Vista Park Drive #7, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, a refundable deposit check in the amount of $100.00, payable to PINE-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. Write “S06-26-01A Deposit” in the Memo line and include a request on company letterhead that includes your firm name, contact person’s name, email address, UPS shipping address (no PO Box numbers), phone and fax numbers.¶ Additional sets, or partial sets, or electronic PDF files of Bidding Documents can be purchased directly from Printscape, 412-788-0640.¶ Deposit will be returned provided Bidding Documents are returned to Printscape within ten calendar days of bidding date, in good usable condition, and a Bona Fide Bid is received by the School District; otherwise deposit will be forfeited. Shipping charges are not refundable.¶ Each bid must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total of the Base Bid; and by a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Qualification Questionnaire, and a Pennsylvania Certificate of Authority (if applicable).¶ Project is subject to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevai-ling Wage Act, Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended and supplemented.¶ Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids or parts thereof or items therein and to waive any informality in the bidding.¶ Prime Bidders will be required to REGISTER to receive notification of Addenda and project information updates, and to obtain access privileges to the DFS Project Website at connect.MyPrintscape.com.Scheduled Site Visits:Bidders are encouraged to examine the location and existing conditions of the proposed project sites at a PRE-BID MEETING, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Report to Eden Hall Elementary School, 3900 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia, PA for a short presentation and then bidders will have an opportunity to review the existing conditions at this site after the presentation. Thereafter, bidders will be able to visit the Richland Elementary School site and Wexford Elementary School site as this is an in-service day for the School District.¶ Questions pertaining to the content of the Bidding Documents shall be directed to Mark Scheller and Megan Vercilla, DRAW Collective) by email at MarkS@DRAW collective.com and meganv@drawcollective.com respectively and copy to Terri Hoover, Eckles Construction Services, by email at tkh@ecklesgroup.com. Questions must be submitted using the Pre-Bid RFI form available on the DFS Project Website. Phone calls will not be accepted.

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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE¶ Estate of PAULA J. RIGGS a/k/a PAULA RIGGS, Late of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased.¶ Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0395, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to:DANA MUTH,Executorc/o Gerlach LawCenter, P.C.3612 McKnight East DrivePittsburgh, PA 15237Gregory D. Gerlach,EsquireGERLACH LAW CENTER, P.C.3612 McKnight East DrivePittsburgh, PA 15237

LEGAL NOTICEADVERTISEMENTFOR BIDSCROWE AVENUEWATERLINE PROJECTMARS BOROUGH,BUTLER COUNTY, PAGeneral Notice¶Mars Borough (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:Crowe Avenue WaterlineReplacement ProjectContract No. 2026-01Sealed bids for the construction of the Proj-ect will be received at 301 Arch Street, Mars, PA 16046, until Thurs-day, May 14th, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.¶ The Project includes the following Work:¶ Work under Contract 2026-01 covers the furnishing of all labor, material, plant, utilities, and services required for the installation of waterline, valves, and appurtenances, plus milling, paving, and restoration work. The project is located in Mars Borough, Butler County.¶ The Project has an expected duration of 90 days.Obtaining the Bidding DocumentsThe Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:¶ Accu-Copy¶ 302 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066¶ Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. local time and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Docu-ments will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.¶ Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above for $85.00 plus shipping.Instructions to Bidders.¶ For all further require-ments regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.¶ Attention is called to the fact that prevailing minimum wage rates as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry must be paid by the Contractors on this project and that employees and applicants for employment shall not be discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Each contractor is required to meet the requirements of Public Works Employment Verification Act, Act 127 of 2012.¶ Any and all steel products used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontracts shall be from steel made in the United States.¶ The Owner hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse and reject any or all bids submitted, and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received.¶ Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the Bid Due Date, unless the contract award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) after the Bid Due Date.¶This Advertisement isissued by:Owner: Mars BoroughBy: Michael FlemingTitle: Council President

LEGAL NOTICEADVERTISEMENTFOR BIDS¶ The Board of Education of the Pine-Richland School District will receive separate sealed proposals for Contract S06-26-01B: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - HS, MS & WEXFORD ES, under multiple Prime Contracts for General Construction, Asbestos Abatement Construction, Plumbing/Fire Protection Construction and Electrical Construction.¶ Bids will be accepted no later than 1:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026, at the Pine-Richland District Administration Offices, 702 Warrendale Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044-6040, c/o Barbara Williams, School Board Secretary. Bids shall be delivered in sealed envelopes clearly marked with company name and address, Contract being bid and indicating “Capital Improvements”. Shortly thereafter, bids will be opened and read aloud, all are invited to attend.¶ Prime Bidders may obtain one set of Bidding Documents as follows:¶ MAIL or present to Printscape Imaging and Graphics, 760 Vista Park Drive #7, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, a refundable deposit check in the amount of $100.00, payable to PINE-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. Write “S06-26-01B Deposit” in the Memo line and include a request on company letterhead that includes your firm name, contact person’s name, email address, UPS shipping address (no PO Box numbers), phone and fax numbers.¶ Additional sets, or partial sets, or electronic PDF files of Bidding Documents can be purchased directly from Printscape, 412-788-0640.¶ Deposit will be returned provided Bidding Documents are returned to Printscape within ten calendar days of bidding date, in good usable condition, and a Bona Fide Bid is received by the School District; otherwise deposit will be forfeited. Shipping charges are not refundable.¶ Each bid must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total of the Base Bid; and by a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Qualification Questionnaire, and a Pennsylvania Certificate of Authority (if applicable).¶ Project is subject to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevai-ling Wage Act, Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended and supplemented.¶ Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids or parts thereof or items therein and to waive any informality in the bidding.¶ Prime Bidders will be required to REGISTER to receive notification of Addenda and project information updates, and to obtain access privileges to the DFS Project Website at connect.MyPrintscape.com.Scheduled Site Visits:Bidders are encouraged to examine the location and existing conditions of the proposed project sites at a PRE-BID MEETING, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Report to the Wexford Elementary, 250 Brown Road, Wexford, PA for a short presentation and then bidders will have an opportunity to review the existing conditions at this site after the presentation. Bidders are then invited to visit the Middle School and High School to review the existing conditions at each facility. Representatives from DRAW and Eckles will be at both locations immediately after the Wexford site visit.¶ Questions pertaining to the content of the Bidding Documents shall be directed to Mark Scheller and Megan Vercilla, DRAW Collective) by email at MarkS@DRAW collective.com and meganv@drawcollective.com respectively and copy to Terri Hoover, Eckles Construction Services, by email at tkh@ecklesgroup.com. Questions must be submitted using the Pre-Bid RFI form available on the DFS Project Website. Phone calls will not be accepted.

LEGAL NOTICE¶ Fairview Township, Butler County will hold a special meeting on Monday April 27th at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Building, for the purpose of opening Seal Coat Bids.

LEGAL NOTICE¶ Public Auction to be held at Wallace Towing & Repair 123 McCarrell Lane, Zelienople, PA on April 23, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. for: VIN #4K8GX3628T1609057 vehicle inoperable. As is, where is. Must pre-register. All bids may be refused by salvor.

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LETTERSADMINISTRATION¶ Letters Administration on the Estate of CLAIR W. CARNAHAN, JR. Court Term No. 10-26-0388 Late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Butler County, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same to present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated for settlement.AUGUST M.CARNAHAN,Administrator601 South 4th StreetIndiana, PA 15701Or To:Kyrie A. Lokhaiser,EsquireSTEPANIAN &MENCHYK, LLP222 South MainStreetButler, PA 16001

UNION School District is accepting applications for a full-time High School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with special consideration being provided to candidates with a teaching certification in Biology. Applicants must possess a valid PA secondary teaching certificate in at least one area of Science. Dual certifications strongly preferred. Applicant should send a letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, valid PA teaching certificate, current Acts 34, 151, 168 and 114 clearances, transcripts, Praxis test scores, and three letters of recommendation, dated within the last year, to Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent, Union School District, 354 Baker Street, Ste. 2, Ri-mersburg, PA 16248. Review of applications will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. www.unionsd.net Union School District is an EOE.

LEGAL NOTICE¶ The Butler County Area Vocational Technical School Joint Operating Committee is soliciting sealed bids for instructional supplies, non-instructional supplies, custodial supplies, and equipment for the 2026-2027 school year.¶ Bidding forms may be secured at the Business Office of the Butler County Area Vocational Technical School, 210 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001. Office hours are 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.¶ The sealed bids will be received until 1:00 P.M. prevailing time on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and will be opened at that time. The bids will be formally awarded on Thursday, June 11, 2026 during a regular Joint Operating Committee meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.¶ The Committee reserves the right to waive any informalities in or reject bids in whole or in part.Mark Taylor, SecretaryButler County AVTSJoint OperatingCommittee

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE¶ Estate of LOIS M. RISCH, Late of Sarver, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased.¶ Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0268, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to:BARRY L. RISCH,Executor127 McVille RoadFreeport, PA 16229Michaela Smith,EsquireJONES, GREGG,CREEHAN & GERACE20 Stanwix StreetSuite 1100Pittsburgh, PA 15222

LEGAL NOTICEOF PUBLIC SALE¶ Lock Solid Storage - Hillvue selling property to satisfy a landlord’s lien for nonpayment of rent. Sale to be held online at Bid13.com. Facility located at 112 Hillvue Drive Butler, PA 16001. Auction Bidding will close on or after May 25th 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s): All spaces contain household items unless noted.Kassidy Curry - Unit D17Chris Undercuffler - Unit D24 & OUT3Jonathan Peterson - Unit OUT18Nicole Gorden - Unit B25(4-24, 5-1-26)