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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2026, at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, Pennsylvania 16055, the officers of the Township of Buffalo, Butler County, Pennsylvania enacted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $750,000.00, principal amount of the general obligation Note, and the private sale thereof to First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Lender, at par, bearing interest at the rate of 5.68% per annum. The Note is a general obligation of the local government unit and its officers are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note. No amend-ments were made during the final passage of this ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance as enacted 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., prevailing time. s/Janice Zubrin Secretary of Buffalo Township, Butler County Dated: June 12, 2026

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

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by Washington Township, Butler County, PA, at 241 Old Brick Road, Hilliards, PA 16040 until 6:00 P.M. on July 1, 2026, for a grader with the following specifications: Must be newer than 2007 Must be able to put out at least 210 horsepower or more Must have front ripper or equivalent Must be under 33000 pounds or less Must have at least 100-gallon fuel capacity or more The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid. Bid must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope Grader Bid. Washington Township reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids. Amy Cousins Washington Township Secretary (724) 894-2620

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 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

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of MARY AGNES FOGARTY, a/k/a MARY A. FOGARTY, Deceased, late of the Township of Winfield, County of Butler, Pennsylvania, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Butler County, PA, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated for settlement. TIMOTHY FOGARTY, Executor ALAINE G. GENERELLI, ESQUIRE GEARY, LOPERFITO & GENERELLI, LLC 159 Lincoln Avenue Vandergrift, PA 15690

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of GARY LEE FENNELL, Late of Chicora Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0578, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: ERICA L. FENNELL, Executor 530 North Main Street Chicora, PA 16025 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY BARBARA RUTKOSKI, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DANIEL BEHARRY, Executor c/o Ashley E. Sharek, Esquire ENTRUSTED LEGACY LAW P.O. Box 130 Bradford Woods, PA 15015

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 Concord Township Supervisors will be accepting bids starting June 26, 2026 for a 2012 Ford F550 XL Super Duty with plow and salt spreader. All sold as is. Information and pictures can be seen at www.municibid.com. All bids must be placed on the Municibid website. The auction will run until July 10, 2026. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD S. POTOCNI, late of Butler County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 22, 2025, having been granted to the undersigned on May 8, 2026, at No. 10-25-1383 by the Butler County Register of Wills Office, all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment, and those having claims against said Estate to present the same without delay, to: ROSE A. FAIR, Executrix 110 Rambler Drive Sarver, PA 16055 Or to the attorneys for the Executrix, STAPLEFORD & BYHAM, LLC 600 Market Street Warren, PA 16365

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICHARD D. COLONELLO, of Adams Township, Butler County, No. 10-26-533, Letters of Administration on said 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: DAVID COLONELLO, Administrator 6238 Crestmont Drive Butler, PA 16002 or to: Rebecca A. Auld, Esquire AULD BROTHERS LAW GROUP, LLC 5349 William Flynn Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044

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 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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of GARY LEE FENNELL, Late of Chicora Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0578, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: ERICA L. FENNELL, Executor 530 North Main Street Chicora, PA 16025 Michael J. Pater, Esquire CHARLTON LAW 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 202 Butler, PA 16001

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of DARLENE J. OLIVER, Late of Prospect, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate No. 10-26-0523, 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. OLIVER, JR., Executor 203 Wood Duck Drive Greensboro, MD 21639 Steven T. Casker, Esquire LOPE, CASKER AND CASKER 207 East Grandview Avenue Zelienople, PA 16063

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JOSEPH A. CYNKAR, JR. a/k/a JOSEPH CYNKAR, JR. a/k/a JOSEPH ANDREW CYNKAR, JR. a/k/a JOSEPH A. CYNKAR, late of Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at File No. 10-26-0536, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: KENNETH G. HERTZOG, Executor 137 West Liberty Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Ronald W. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RICHARD D. COLONELLO, of Adams Township, Butler County, No. 10-26-533, Letters of Administration on said 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: DAVID COLONELLO, Administrator 6238 Crestmont Drive Butler, PA 16002 or to: Rebecca A. Auld, Esquire AULD BROTHERS LAW GROUP, LLC 5349 William Flynn Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044

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 HELEN M. BARTO a/k/a HELEN BARTO, Late of Forward Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0560, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CATHERINE BARTO, Administrator 2501 Ventana Drive Coraopolis, PA 15108 Chelsea M. Mague, Esquire LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD J. KRUG & ASSOCIATES 300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 130 Moon Township, PA 15108

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the ESTATE OF TAMMY JEAN MENGEL, Deceased, late of Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania have been granted to ABEL MENGEL. All persons having claims against the Estate are requested to present the same and all persons indebted to the Estate are to make payment without delay to Abel Mengel, or his attorney. DEBORAH A. SHAW, Esquire 1906 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of DAVID EDWARD WALLOWICZ, Late of Seven Fields, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0586, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: THOMAS P. WALLOWICZ, Executor 901 Wedgewood Drive Seven Fields, PA 16046 Eric J. Beinhart, Esquire GRB LAW 647 Allegheny Avenue Suite 100 Oakmont, PA 15139

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of NICHOLAS J. BAGNATO, SR., Late of Clinton Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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 the Executor or attorney listed below. NICHOLAS J. BAGNATO, JR., Executor 925 Jefferson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Michael S. Lazaroff, Esquire LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. LAZAROFF 277 West Main Street PO Box 216 Saxonburg, PA 16056-0216

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of MARY AGNES FOGARTY, a/k/a MARY A. FOGARTY, Deceased, late of the Township of Winfield, County of Butler, Pennsylvania, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Butler County, PA, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated for settlement. TIMOTHY FOGARTY, Executor ALAINE G. GENERELLI, ESQUIRE GEARY, LOPERFITO & GENERELLI, LLC 159 Lincoln Avenue Vandergrift, PA 15690

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MARY BARBARA RUTKOSKI, Late of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: DANIEL BEHARRY, Executor c/o Ashley E. Sharek, Esquire ENTRUSTED LEGACY LAW P.O. Box 130 Bradford Woods, PA 15015

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by Washington Township, Butler County, PA, at 241 Old Brick Road, Hilliards, PA 16040 until 6:00 P.M. on July 1, 2026, for a grader with the following specifications: Must be newer than 2007 Must be able to put out at least 210 horsepower or more Must have front ripper or equivalent Must be under 33000 pounds or less Must have at least 100-gallon fuel capacity or more The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid. Bid must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope Grader Bid. Washington Township reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids. Amy Cousins Washington Township Secretary (724) 894-2620

ESTATE NOTICE Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD S. POTOCNI, late of Butler County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 22, 2025, having been granted to the undersigned on May 8, 2026, at No. 10-25-1383 by the Butler County Register of Wills Office, all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment, and those having claims against said Estate to present the same without delay, to: ROSE A. FAIR, Executrix 110 Rambler Drive Sarver, PA 16055 Or to the attorneys for the Executrix, STAPLEFORD & BYHAM, LLC 600 Market Street Warren, PA 16365