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LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES L. STRANGE, a/k/a JAMES LAWRENCE STRANGE, Late of the Borough of Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania, who died on April 21, 2026. LETTERS TESTAME-NTARY on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, on May 8, 2026, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payment without delay to: AMY S. UPTON, Executor 151 Longwell Drive Grove City, PA 16127 Or to: McNICKLE & BONNER, LLP Attorneys at Law 209 West Pine Street Grove City, PA 16127-1595

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.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of ERIC J. WHEELER, a/k/a EJ WHEELER, a/k/a ERIC WHEELER, a/k/a ERIC JUSTIN WHEELER, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0477, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: KIMBERLY A. ROVNAN, Administrator 161 Glade Run Road Mars, PA 16046 John T. Richards, III, Esquire RICHARDS & RICHARDS, LLP 101 Bradford Road Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090

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.

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of NORMA J. WEBB a/k/a NORMA JEAN WEBB, late of Clay Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-26-0545, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JAY H. WEBB, Administrator 243 Claytonia Road Butler, PA 16001 Ronald W. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

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 regularly schedu-led November 10, 2026 meeting at 5:00 P.M. for the Board of Directors of the Butler Transit Authority has been rescheduled for November 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. The meeting is to still be held at the Butler Transit Authority 130 Hollywood Drive Butler, PA 16001.

LEGAL NOTICE The Council of Trustees of Slippery Rock University of PA will hold open meetings to the public on June 4-5, 2026. On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee meets at 2:00 P.M. The Finance and Administrative Affairs Committee meets at 3:15 P.M. All meetings will take place in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. On Friday, June 5, 2026, the University Advancement Committee meets at 9:00 A.M., the Governance Committee meets at 10:00 A.M., followed by the SRU Council of Trustees quarterly business meeting at 10:30 A.M. All meetings will take place in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. The public may participate in the meetings via ZOOM by registering at: https://sru.zoom.us/ webinar/register/ WN_yQWyJ4LoTUi5DF qJLd2log Phone: (646) 876-9923 Webinar ID 971 5011 6653 Council welcomes public comment at the quarterly business meeting, 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 5, 2026, Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center, SRU campus.

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

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of CHERYL JOHNSTON, Late of Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0254, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: SCOTT JOHNSTON, Administrator 244 Red Bud Road Chicora, PA 16025 David A. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724)-285-4776

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

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of 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

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 OF TRUST RE: Ann L. Rabovsky - Ann L. Rabovsky Revocable Trust dated October 21, 2010 (Revocable Trust) Notice is hereby given that Lynn C. Dobrick is the Trustee of the above-named Trust. All persons indebted to Ann L. Rabovsky are requested to make payment and all those who have claims against Ann L. Rabovsky are directed to present the same without delay to: Ann L. Rabovsky Revocable Trust LYNN C. DOBRICK, Trustee 253 Spring Brook Court Lumberton, TX 7657-1154 Or to: John M. Hartzell, Jr., Esquire HOUSTON HARBAUGH, P.C. Three Gateway Center 401 Liberty Avenue 22nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1005

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

LEGAL NOTICE Saturday, June 6th at 12:00 P.M. the Space Center Self Storage 22237 Perry Highway, Zelienople, PA 16063 phone 724-452-8908 will dispose of the property belonging to: Dan Hoerner - 22 fishing boat Michael Richardson - unit 263 to satisfy the facility owners lien. Immediately following the auction at Zelienople location, a secondary auction will take place on Saturday, June 6th at Space Center 2, 424 West Main Street, Evans City, PA 16033 phone 724-452-8908 will dispose of the property belonging to: Kristin Lucas - unit 19 Mike Steiger - unit 35 to satisfy the facility owners lien.

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Education of the Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pennsylvania will receive sealed proposals for the OVERFLOW PARKING project at Seneca Valley School District (secondary campus) under single Prime Contract, General Construction (GC). Bids will be accepted no later than 1:00 P.M., local prevailing time, Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Seneca Valley School District Administrative office, 124 Seneca School Road, Harmony, PA, Attn. Mr. Randy Miller, Director of Buildings and Grounds. Shortly thereafter, bids will be opened and read aloud via a Teams meeting. Notification and directions for the Teams meeting will be provided by addendum during bidding. 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 SENECA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Write 26019 Deposit in the Memo line, and include a request on company letterhead that includes your firm name, contact persons name, email address, UPS shipping address (no PO Box numbers), phone and fax numbers. o Contact person: Tom Santia at vista@printscape.com 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 privi-leges to the DFS Project Website at Printscape.com/connect/. Scheduled Site Visits: There will be no pre-bid meeting - to schedule an individual site visit please contact Brian Fulkerson (blf@ecklesgroup .com). Questions pertaining to the content of the Bidding Documents shall be directed to Brian Fulkerson and Terri Hoover, Eckles Construction Services, by email at blf@ecklesgroup.com and tkh@ecklesgroup.com using the approved Pre-Bid RFI form. Phone calls will not be accepted. By order of Dana Kirk, Business Manager Seneca Valley School District

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

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

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 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

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of ERIC J. WHEELER, a/k/a EJ WHEELER, a/k/a ERIC WHEELER, a/k/a ERIC JUSTIN WHEELER, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0477, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: KIMBERLY A. ROVNAN, Administrator 161 Glade Run Road Mars, PA 16046 John T. Richards, III, Esquire RICHARDS & RICHARDS, LLP 101 Bradford Road Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090

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