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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 ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is hereby given of the administration of the Ivancik Family Trust. All persons having claims against the Trust are requested to make known the same to the Trustee named below. All persons indebted to the Trust are requested to make payment without delay to the Trustee named below: PAUL E. IVANCIK Trustee 111 Mar Vel Drive Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing on a Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application submitted by Flynn Properties, LLC on June 22, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, where the public may attend and be heard. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application seeks to change the use at 1011 Aster Way to an automotive service. The property is in the Route 228 Overlay Zoning District. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application is available for inspection at the Adams Township Municipal Buil-ding, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ADAMS TOWNSHIP Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Knoch School Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. in the Knoch School District Central Office Building located adjacent to the Knoch Primary School. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to ratify and reapprove without change the adoption of the Knoch School District 2026-2027 Final General Fund Budget, millage rate, related tax items, and any other matters coming before the Board. This meeting is open to the public. By order of the Knoch School District Board of School Directors

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of RONALD E. LITZINGER, Late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0580, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: ADAM G. ANDERSON, Esquire Administrator Adam G. Anderson, Esquire ANDERSON LAW FIRM, LLC 429 Fourth Avenue Suite 602 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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 TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT BILL NO. 2026-01 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-__ THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY WILL CONSI-DER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMEND-ING CHAPTER 5 (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE) AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHE-DULED 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 5, PART 1 UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE SUBSECTION A (ADOPTION) REVISING SECTION 105 PRESERVATION OF EXISTING PROVISIONS, REVISING SECTION 108 REFUND OF EXCESS FEES, ADDING SECTION 109 (TIME LIMITATION OF PERMIT APPLICATION), ADDING SECTION 110 (REINSPECTION FEES), AMENDING CHAPTER 5, PART B (SEWER LATERALS) BY DELETING SECTION 112 AND REVISING PART 2 (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) SUBSECTION A (ADMINISTRATION) BY REVISING INTERNATIONAL PRO-PERTY MAINTENANCE REFERENCES FROM 2015 TO 2021, REVISING SECTION 301 BY ADDING SECTION 301.1 CREATING THE CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND REG-ULATIONS FOR SUCH DIVISION AND REVISING SECTION 303 (WEEDS) AND DELETING SECTION 314 (FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM); WHILE PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND REPEAL ALL PRIOR INCOSISTENT ORDINANCES. SOLICITORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TOWNSHIP OF CRANBERRY ORDINANCE NO. BILL NO. 2026-01 An ordinance of Cranberry Township, a second class township of the County of Butler, Comm-onwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of amending Chapter 5, Part 1 Uniform Construction Code subsection A (Adoption) revising Section 105 Preservation of Existing Provisions, revising Section 108 Refund of Excess Fees, adding Section 109 (Time Limitation of Permit Application), adding Section 110 (Reinspection Fees), amending Chapter 5, Part B (Sewer Laterals) by deleting Section 112 and revising Part 2 (Property Maintenance Code) subsection A (Administration) by revising the edition of International Property Maintenance references from 2015 to 2021 , revising Section 301 by adding Section 301.1 creating the Cranberry Township Code Enforcement Division and regulations for such Division and revising Section 303 (Weeds) and deleting Section 314 (Fire Protection System); while providing for severability and repeal 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

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION RELATIVE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE IN RE: 2013 FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1FM5K8D85DGB13207 CIVIL DIVISION MsD No.: 2026-40162 Yeager, P. J. NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION RELATIVE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE NOTICE is hereby given that, on May 21, 2026, a Petition for Involuntary Transfer of Vehicle Title was filed in the above-name Court, requesting an Order that the Pennsylvania Depar-tment of Transportation issue a certificate for a motor vehicle title to GAURAV DARGAN as the lawful owner(s) thereof, and declaring the interest of CARLOS BLANCO GARCIA as extinguished. The Court has fixed the 4th day of August, 2026, at 9:45 oclock A.M., in Courtroom #3 of the Butler County Government Center as the time and place for the hearing on said Petition, when and where all interested parties may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the Petitioner should not be granted.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage Point - Portersville located at 122 Fisher Road Portersville PA 16051 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Jamal Conroy unit #25 - Camper. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage First Butler located at 102 Corks Lane Butler PA 16001 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Devin Koons unit #B35; Zanlandea Adell unit #X04. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BOROUGH OF ZELIENOPLE BUTLER COUNTY, PA The Zelienople Area Public Library is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform all work necessary for the fabrication and constru-ction of a new building adjacent to the existing library at 227 South High Street Zelienople, PA 16063. The project includes a new building, pavilion, and associated site improvements. Interested contractors may obtain the digital Project Drawings and Project Manual by contacting the Architect, FJ Baehr Architects, via email at angela@fjbaehr.com. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Zelienople Borough Municipal Office (111 West New Castle Street, Zelienople, PA) before 3:00 P.M. on July 1, 2026. Borough of Zelienople Andrew Spencer Borough Manager

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.

CO-EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of DOROTHY A. STEFANKO Court Term No. 10-26-0508 Late of Lyndora, County of Butler, Commonwealth of 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. CLARA MARIE MACHULIS, Co-Executor 2014 Betsy Lane Irving, TX 75061 and: DOREEN MARIE HUSSAR, Co-Executor 114 North Breezewood Drive Butler, PA 16001 Or to: Kyrie A Lokhaiser, Esquire STEPANIAN & MENCHYK, LLP 222 South Main Street Butler, PA 16001

LEGAL NOTICE SAXONBURG BOROUGH JOHN ROEBLINGS HISTORIC WIRE ROPE WORKSHOP RESTORATION General Notice Saxonburg Borough (Owners) are requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: John Roeblings Historic Wire Rope Workshop Restoration Contract No. 2026-1 Bids for the constru-ction of the Project will be received electron-ically via the PennBid program by Saxonburg Borough until 10:00 A.M. local time, July 17th, 2026. The Project includes the following Work: Structural stabilization of the existing stone and timber framing, restoration or replacement of deteriorated roofing and siding materials in-kind, masonry repair and repointing, foundation improvements, drainage enhance-ments, and installation of updated electrical and safety systems. Architectural and engineering services will guide the project to ensure compliance with local codes and the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Where original materials cannot be salvaged, historically approved replacements will be used to maintain authenticity. The project is located in the Borough of Saxonburg, Butler County. The extent of the work is described in the contract documents. Obtaining the Bidding Documents All project documents and details are available at no cost at (https://www.pennbid.net/) Onsite pre bid inspections will be held on June 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 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 one hundred twenty (120) days after the Bid Due Date. Steven May Borough Manager June 1st, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage Point - Zelienople located at 609 Market Street Zelienople PA 16063 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Anthony Pampuch (3 Units) unit #157; #211; #635. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage Point - Portersville located at 122 Fisher Road Portersville PA 16051 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Jamal Conroy unit #25 - Camper. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Storage First Butler located at 102 Corks Lane Butler PA 16001 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM. Devin Koons unit #B35; Zanlandea Adell unit #X04. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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 OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing on a Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application submitted by Flynn Properties, LLC on June 22, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, where the public may attend and be heard. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application seeks to change the use at 1011 Aster Way to an automotive service. The property is in the Route 228 Overlay Zoning District. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application is available for inspection at the Adams Township Municipal Buil-ding, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ADAMS TOWNSHIP Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor GALLAGHER LAW GROUP 110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTORS NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ANN M. ANDERSON a/k/a ANN MARIE ANDERSON, deceased, No. 10-26-0585, Late of Mars, Butler County, PA, were granted to GREG S. ANDERSON. 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

LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, vote on enacting an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Mer-ger 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 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 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 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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of RONALD E. LITZINGER, Late of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0580, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: ADAM G. ANDERSON, Esquire Administrator Adam G. Anderson, Esquire ANDERSON LAW FIRM, LLC 429 Fourth Avenue Suite 602 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION RELATIVE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE IN RE: 2013 FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1FM5K8D85DGB13207 CIVIL DIVISION MsD No.: 2026-40162 Yeager, P. J. NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION RELATIVE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE NOTICE is hereby given that, on May 21, 2026, a Petition for Involuntary Transfer of Vehicle Title was filed in the above-name Court, requesting an Order that the Pennsylvania Depar-tment of Transportation issue a certificate for a motor vehicle title to GAURAV DARGAN as the lawful owner(s) thereof, and declaring the interest of CARLOS BLANCO GARCIA as extinguished. The Court has fixed the 4th day of August, 2026, at 9:45 oclock A.M., in Courtroom #3 of the Butler County Government Center as the time and place for the hearing on said Petition, when and where all interested parties may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the Petitioner should not be granted.

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 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.