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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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of VIRGINIA L. LOKOVICH, 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. 10-26-0458, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: ELIZABETH ANN MUTI, Executrix 5880 SE Skyhigh Ct. Milwaukie, OR 97267 JOHN J. MORGAN, Esquire Attorney at Law 300 N. McKean Street Butler, PA 16001

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 Letters Testamentary on the Estate of CHESTER J. ROMANOWSKI, Deceased, have been granted to JEFFREY ROMANOWSKI, 933 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323. All persons indebted to the decedent shall make payment without delay, and all persons having claims against the Estate shall make known the same, to: Gregory J. Merkel, Esquire DALE WOODARD GENT McFATE LAW FIRM 1030 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, will act on an ordinance (of which this notice is the summary) authorizing the issuance of an awarding of its One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Six and 00/100 Dollar ($131,266.00), principal amount, general obligation Note, at a private sale. If enacted, the ordinance will award the Note to the purchase thereof, approve the form of the Note, fix the rate of interest to be paid, pledge the full faith and credit of the local government unit for payment thereof, create a sinking fund, and authorize the proper officers to take the necessary steps to issue the Note. The funds to be obtained from the borrowing will be used for the following purpose: payment on the purchase of two police vehicles with upfit. A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance 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. Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: May 22, 2026

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 FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act of Assembly No.295, effective March 16, 1983, as amended, of intention to file in the office of the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the 14th day of May, 2026 an application for the conduct of a business in Butler County, Pennsylvania, under the assumed or fictitious name, style or designation of: STEEL CITY TUNNEL PARTNERS with its principal place of business at 1000 John Roebling Way, Saxonburg, PA 16056. The name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) owning or interested in said business is (are): Brayman Construction Corporation, 1000 John Roebling Way, Saxonburg, PA 16056; The Lane Construction Corporation, 90 Field-stone Court, Cheshire, CT 06410-1212 Attorney: Mark A. Savannah, Esquire 1000 John Roebling Way Saxonburg, PA 16056

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

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LARRY CLARENCE CYPHER, Late of Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0471, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: TODD CYPHER, Executor 211 Morneweck Road Greenville, PA 16125 James H. Limbaugh, Esquire ABERNETHY, HAGERMAN & MILLER, P.C. 3960 William Flinn Highway Allison Park, PA 15101

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of RUTH G. CHAMBERLAIN, 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. 10-26-0311, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JOHN H. CHAMBERLAIN, Executor 4072 Lilly Vue Court Mars, PA 16046

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

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

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARGARET J. SWIGART, Late of Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration D.B.N. C.T.A. upon the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-24-0864, 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: Andrea Lyn Boyle, Esquire c/o LUTZ PAWK & BLACK The NexTier Center Building, Suite 102 101 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, will act on an ordinance (of which this notice is the summary) authorizing the issuance of an awarding of its Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollar ($750,000.00), principal amount, general obligation Note, at a private sale. If enacted, the ordinance will award the Note to the purchase thereof, approve the form of the Note, fix the rate of interest to be paid, pledge the full faith and credit of the local government unit for payment thereof, create a sinking fund, and authorize the proper officers to take the necessary steps to issue the Note. The funds to be obtained from the borrowing will be used for the following purpose: payment on the renovation of the Township Municipal Building. A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance 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. Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: May 22, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Pursuant to the Second-Class Township Code, the Township of Richland shall sell the parcel of real estate at Block and Lot 1504-L-362, known as South Woodland Circle, containing approximately 0.705 acres, to the highest responsible bidder. The terms and conditions of the sale are as follows: 1. The sale shall be made to the highest res-ponsible bidder through a public auction via Mun-icibid at Municibid.com. 2. The public auction for Block and Lot 1504-L-362, known as South Woodland Circle, shall commence at 10:00 A.M. on June 12, 2026 and end at 10:00 A.M. on July 9, 2026. 3. The Township may reject any or all bids if deemed to be less than fair market value. 4. Within five (5) business days following receipt of a Notice of Acceptance from the Township, the successful bidder must deposit an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the successful bid amount as earnest money, via certified or cashiers check or wired funds, with the designated Escrow Agent for the Township. 5. Within twenty (20) business days following receipt of a Notice of Acceptance from the Township, the successful bidder must enter into the agreement of sale, which is available upon request, along with the Instructions to Bidders, at the Richland Township Municipal Building located at 4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. 6. The Township will provide a deed to the property, and in no event shall the Township of Richland be liable for any damages to the purchaser/successful bidder if title is found unmarketable for any reason. The purchaser/successful bidder waives any and all right to damages or by way of liens against the Township. It shall be the obligation of each successful purchaser to examine title for the property prior to the bidding and/or closing. 7. Township of Richland does hereby reserve the right to withdraw this offer to sell, or upon completion of the bidding to accept or reject any or all bids for the property, or to waive any informality in relation thereto.

LEGAL NOTICE FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act of Assembly No.295, effective March 16, 1983, as amended, of intention to file in the office of the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the 14th day of May, 2026 an application for the conduct of a business in Butler County, Pennsylvania, under the assumed or fictitious name, style or designation of: STEEL CITY TUNNEL PARTNERS with its principal place of business at 1000 John Roebling Way, Saxonburg, PA 16056. The name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) owning or interested in said business is (are): Brayman Construction Corporation, 1000 John Roebling Way, Saxonburg, PA 16056; The Lane Construction Corporation, 90 Field-stone Court, Cheshire, CT 06410-1212 Attorney: Mark A. Savannah, Esquire 1000 John Roebling Way Saxonburg, PA 16056

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA E. TUBRIDY, Late of Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0514, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: SHERRI L. TUBRIDY, Executor 336 Ridge Road Zelienople, PA 16063

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of RUTH G. CHAMBERLAIN, 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. 10-26-0311, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JOHN H. CHAMBERLAIN, Executor 4072 Lilly Vue Court Mars, PA 16046

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA DARLENE ANDERSON a/k/a PATRICIA D. ANDERSON, Late of Muddy Creek Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0519, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: VANESSA A. CARR, Executrix 10131 East Lucille Drive Tucson, AZ 85730 Ronald W. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA K. BOES, Late of Zelien-ople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate No. 10-26-0231, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DAVID J. BOES, JR., Executor 711 Sir Barton Court Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Steven T. Casker, Esquire LOPE, CASKER AND CASKER 207 East Grandview Avenue Zelienople, PA 16063

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

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.

ADMINISTRATRIXS NOTICE Estate of TIMOTHY J. CHUBA, aka TIMOTHY JOEL CHUBA, Late of 130 Brians Court, Portersville, PA, deceased. Letters of Administration 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: LINDSEY N. HILTON, Administratrix 1207 Ridgeway Avenue Aliquippa, PA 15001 Andrea C. Parenti, Esquire DILLON McCANDLESS KING COULTER & GRAHAM, LLP 128 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001 724-283-2200

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

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 SUZANNE BOUCEK BEROL, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0472, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: ALBERT J. BOUCEK, Executor 8401 Knollwood Drive Allison Park, PA 15101

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