LEGAL NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARINGON PROPOSEDFINANCING BYPROSPECTVOLUNTEER FIREDEPARTMENT¶ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, Prospect, Butler County, PA will meet on May 1, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at the firehouse, 373 Main Street, Prospect, PA 16052 for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 147(f) of the IRS Code of 1986 as amen-ded on a proposal that the Issuer enter into an agreement in order to finance certain equipment.The equipment to be financed consists of One (1) Pierce Saber Pumper Fire Truck to be located at 373 Main Street, Prospect.¶ To finance costs of such equipment and to pay costs and expenses incidental to the financing, the Issuer proposes to enter into a loan contract in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $964,489.00. The Issuer will be required to pay all taxes on the equipment. The Contract Payments due pursuant to the loan Contract will be secured by a security interest in the equipment.¶ All persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place or may file written comments with Prospect Volunteer Fire Department prior to the hearing set forth heretofore.

LEGAL NOTICE¶ On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. the Zoning Hearing Board of Butler Township will hold a Reorganization Meeting to elect officers for the Board, appoint a Solicitor, and conduct such other business as may come before the Board at the Butler Township Municipal Building, 290 South Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001. After the Reorganization Meeting, the Board will then hold the following hearing:¶ Appeal No. 2026-01 - There has been an appeal filed by Adam Boosel for a special exception for a private garage larger than 1,200 square feet in combined gross floor area and a variance from Chapter 300-22.C.(7)(a) regarding the maximum height of detached garages and other accessory struc-tures. The property is located at 120 Buttercup Road, Butler, PA (Tax Map Number 054-33- 75-0000). The property owners are Adam and Dyanna Boosel.Theresa GieslerZoning Hearing BoardSecretary

LEGAL NOTICE¶ Sealed proposals will be received by the Jefferson Township of Butler County at 157 Great Belt Road, Butler, PA 16002 until 2:00 P.M., on April 27, 2026, for the following: ITEM 1 - 2,393 S.Y. - BASE REPAIRS, IN PLACE¶ Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $975.00 per calendar day.¶ Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality.¶ For third class cities the bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the municipality. For other municipal types it is the discretion of the municipality.¶ A performance bond or certified check in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder within 20 days after the contract is awarded.¶ The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Jefferson TownshipBY: Angel FileSecretary/Treasurer

LEGAL NOTICEFREEPORT AREASCHOOL DISTRICTNOTICE OF SCHOOLBOARD MEETING¶ The Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors will hold a SPECIAL MEETING for general business purposes on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Freeport Area High School (Entrance 10) at 625 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania.Mary DobranskyBoard Secretary

LEGAL NOTICEIN THE COURT OFCOMMON PLEAS OFBUTLER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIAIN RE:CONDEMNATION BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROUTE 1004, SECTION 252 IN THE BOROUGH OF BRUINNO. 10404TERM, 2026EMINENT DOMAINPROCEEDING IN REMNOTICE OFCONDEMNATION ANDDEPOSIT OFESTIMATED JUSTCOMPENSATION¶ Notice is hereby given that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by the Secretary of Transpor-tation, whose address is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Office of Chief Counsel, Real Property Division, Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2003(e) of the Administrative Code of 1929, P.L. 177, 71 P.S. 513(e), as amended, has filed on April 1, 2026 a Declaration of Taking to the above term and number, condemning the property shown on the plans of the parcels listed on the Schedule of Property Condemned which have been recorded in the Recorder’s Office of the above county at the places indicated on the said schedule. The name(s) of the owner(s) of the property interest(s) condemned is (are) also shown on the aforesaid Schedule. The Secretary of Transportation, on behalf of himself/herself and the Governor has approved the within condemnation by signing on January 1, 2026 a plan entitled Drawings Authorizing Acquisition of Right-of-Way for State Route 1004 Section 252 R/W, a copy of which plan was recorded in the Recorder’s Office of the aforesaid county on January 22, 2026, in Instrument Number 20261220001230.¶ The purpose of the condemnation is to acquire property for transportation purposes.¶ Plans showing the property condemned from the parcels listed on the Schedule of Property Condemned have been recorded in the aforesaid Recorder’s Office at the places indicated on the Schedule, where they are available for inspection. The Property Interest thereby condemned is designated on the Declaration of Taking heretofore filed. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not required to post security, inasmuch as it has the power of taxation.¶ Because the identity or the whereabouts of the condemee(s) listed below is (are) unknown or for other reasons he (they) cannot be served, this notice is hereby published in accordance with Section 305(b) of the Eminent Domain Code (26 Pa.C.S. §305(b)).Claim No. 1001335000 -Parcel No. 5, Name: Unknown Owner, Address: UnknownClaim No. 1001339000 -Parcel No. 11, Name: Unknown Owner, Address: Unknown¶ The power or right of the Secretary of Trans-portation of the Com-monwealth of Pennsylvania to appropriate the property condemned, the procedure followed by the Secretary of Trans-portation or the Declaration of Taking may be challenged by filing preliminary objections within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice.¶ FURTHERMORE, NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 522 of the Eminent Domain Code (26 Pa.C.S. §522), will, at the end of the above-referenced thirty (30) day time period within which to file preliminary objections to the Declaration of Taking, present a petition to the Court of Common Pleas of the above county to deposit into court the just compensation estimated by the Commonwealth to be due all parties in interest for damages sustained as the result of the condemnation of the property herein involved.¶ The petition to deposit estimated just compensation may not be presented to the court if the owner(s) of the property herein involved inform the District Right-of-Way Administrator of the District noted below of their existence and/or whereabouts prior to the expiration of the noted period. After estimated just compensation has been deposited into court, the said monies may be withdrawn by the persons entitled thereto only upon petition to the court. If no petition is presented within a period of six years of the date of payment into court, the court shall order the fund or any balance remaining to be paid to the Commonwealth without escheat.Kevin D. PollinoDistrict Right-of-WayAdministratorEngineering District 10-0PennsylvaniaDepartment ofTransportation

LEGAL NOTICE¶ Sealed proposals will be received by the Fairview Township of Butler County at 1571 Hooker Road, Karns City 16041 until 6:00 P.M., on April 27, 2026, for the following: ITEM 1 - 90,136 S.Y. - SINGLE ASPHALT SEAL COAT, IN PLACE¶ Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $975.00 per calendar day.¶ Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality.¶ For third class cities the bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the municipality. For other municipal types it is the discretion of the municipality.¶ A performance bond or certified check in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder within 20 days after the contract is awarded.¶ The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Fairview TownshipBY: Dusty DudzicSecretary/Treasurer

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE¶ Estate of BONNIE J. MARBURGER a/k/a BONNIE MARBURGER Late of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased.¶ Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0205, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to:JAMES J. MARBURGER,Executor910 Evans City RoadRenfrew, PA 16053Michael J. Pater,EsquireCHARLTON LAW101 East DiamondStreet, Suite 202Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE¶ Sealed proposals will be received by the EvansCity Borough of Butler County at 204B South Jackson Street, Evans City, PA 16033 until 11:00 A.M., on May 4, 2026, for the following:ITEM 1: 2,456 S.Y Milling of AsphaltITEM 2: 221 Ton Asphalt Wearing Course, 9.5mm, in placeITEM 3: 189 S.Y Milling of Asphalt, North Washington StreetITEM 4: 189 S.Y Base Repairs, In Place Asphalt, N. Washington StreetITEM 5: 17 Ton Asphalt Wearing Course, 9.5mm, in place, North Washington StreetITEM 6: 322 S.Y Milling of Asphalt, Stewart AlITEM 7: 48 Ton Asphalt Binder Course, 19mm, in place, Stewart AlITEM 8: 29 Ton Asphalt Wearing Course, 9.5mm, in place, Stewart AlITEM 9: 453 S.Y Milling of Asphalt, Wahl Avenue, Full WidthITEM 10: 82 Ton Asphalt Binder Course, 19mm, in place, Wahl Avenue, Full Width¶ Prevailing wage rates shall apply to this contract.¶ Items 3-10 are funded by a PA DCED Local Share Account grant. Bidders must be in com-pliance with the Prohibition of Illegal Alien Labor on Assisted Project Act, Anti-Pollution Regulati-ons, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Lobbying Disclosures Act.¶ Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $975.00 per calendar day. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the municipality.¶ A performance bond or certified check in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder within 20 days after the contract is awarded.¶ The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Lori BrooksSecretary

LEGAL NOTICEFREEPORT AREASCHOOL DISTRICTNOTICE OF SCHOOLBOARD MEETING¶ The Freeport Area School District Board of School Directors will hold a SPECIAL MEETING for general business purposes on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Freeport Area High School (Entrance 10) at 625 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania.Mary DobranskyBoard Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE OFSPECIAL MEETINGTo: All Residents and Taxpayers of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania¶ NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Butler will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Building, 140 West North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania.¶ The purpose of this meeting is to review the PNC Legacy Trust investment strategy and other such business as Council members may deem appropriate.Mindy F. GallCity ClerkApril 13, 2026

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE¶ Estate of BONNIE J. MARBURGER a/k/a BONNIE MARBURGER Late of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased.¶ Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0205, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to:JAMES J. MARBURGER,Executor910 Evans City RoadRenfrew, PA 16053Michael J. Pater,EsquireCHARLTON LAW101 East DiamondStreet, Suite 202Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE¶ The Drug and Alcohol Council Meeting will be held at 7:30 A.M. on April 21, 2026, in the Human Services Conference Room, first floor of the County Government Center Annex, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA. This meeting will also be available on zoom. Send an email to djeneres@co.butler.pa.us to obtain the meeting link and information.

LEGAL NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARINGON PROPOSEDFINANCING BYPROSPECTVOLUNTEER FIREDEPARTMENT¶ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, Prospect, Butler County, PA will meet on May 1, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at the firehouse, 373 Main Street, Prospect, PA 16052 for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 147(f) of the IRS Code of 1986 as amen-ded on a proposal that the Issuer enter into an agreement in order to finance certain equipment.The equipment to be financed consists of One (1) Pierce Saber Pumper Fire Truck to be located at 373 Main Street, Prospect.¶ To finance costs of such equipment and to pay costs and expenses incidental to the financing, the Issuer proposes to enter into a loan contract in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $964,489.00. The Issuer will be required to pay all taxes on the equipment. The Contract Payments due pursuant to the loan Contract will be secured by a security interest in the equipment.¶ All persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place or may file written comments with Prospect Volunteer Fire Department prior to the hearing set forth heretofore.

LEGAL NOTICE¶ On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. the Zoning Hearing Board of Butler Township will hold a Reorganization Meeting to elect officers for the Board, appoint a Solicitor, and conduct such other business as may come before the Board at the Butler Township Municipal Building, 290 South Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001. After the Reorganization Meeting, the Board will then hold the following hearing:¶ Appeal No. 2026-01 - There has been an appeal filed by Adam Boosel for a special exception for a private garage larger than 1,200 square feet in combined gross floor area and a variance from Chapter 300-22.C.(7)(a) regarding the maximum height of detached garages and other accessory struc-tures. The property is located at 120 Buttercup Road, Butler, PA (Tax Map Number 054-33- 75-0000). The property owners are Adam and Dyanna Boosel.Theresa GieslerZoning Hearing BoardSecretary