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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 Sealed proposals will be received by Franklin Township of Butler Cou-nty at 191 Election House Road, Prospect, PA 16052, 724-865-2412, until 11:00 A.M. on June 18, 2026 for the following: Tree trimming/removal along various Township Roads. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. Forms are available at the township office or by email from franklintwpbco@zoominternet.net. Bids will be publicly opened June 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. The bids will be awarded on June 22, 2026 at the Supervisors business meeting. The Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to accept that bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of Franklin Tow-nship. The Supervisors also reserve the right to delete any line item for budgetary reasons.

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

TRUST NOTICE William E. Bleakley, Trustee of the Amended Second Restatement of the William E. Bleakley Trust Agreement Dated June 12, 1981 Restated on October 2, 2024, and pursuant to 20 Pa. C.S. 7755(c)(1)(ii) request all persons having claims or demands against the Trust of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: JAY R. HAGERMAN, ESQUIRE or: JAMES WALLACE c/o ABERNETHY, HAGERMAN & MILLER, P.C. 3960 William Flinn Highway Allison Park, PA 15101

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF RESIDUAL WASTE MAJOR PERMIT MODIFICATION APPLICATION On or before July 10, 2026, Sonneborn, LLC will submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Waste Management Program, for a Major Permit Modification for the existing Residual Waste Permit No. 300995 for the Sonneborn Petrolia landfill. The waste facility is in Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The facility accepts non-hazardous residual waste from their chemical manufacturing facility. No hazardous waste is accepted at the waste facility. The facilitys permitted design will be updated to allow for a vertical expansion of the Petrolia Landfill. The expansion will increase in facility capacity by 65,000 cubic yards. Copies of the application will be available for review during normal business hours at the DEPs Northwestern Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. An appointment to review this application must be made with the DEP regional office. Fees for copying may be charged by the DEP. Copies of the application will also be provided by the DEP to Petrolia and Butler County. Petrolia and Butler County may submit comments to the DEP within 60 days of receipt of the application, recommending conditions upon, revisions to, and approval or disapproval of the application. The DEP will also accept and consider comments from the public during the permit review. Comments should be sent to Mr. Shawn Peters, Facilities Manager, Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the Slippery Rock Municipal Authority, Butler County at 116 Crestview Road or P.O. Box 157, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, until 5:15 P.M. on July 8, 2026, for the following: 3,668 sq ft (407.56 sq yd) Milling of Asphalt, 90 tons 4 Binder, and 34 tons Asphalt Wearing Course 9.5mm for waterline trench on Elm Street, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. 10% BID BOND OR CERTIFIED CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO SLIPPERY ROCK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY. Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Authority. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals. Heather Sholes, Executive Administrator

ESTATE NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the administration of the Estate set forth below. All persons having claims or demands against the Decedent are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to said Decedent are required to make payment without delay to the Executor or Attorney named below: QUINTON E. SHRADER, Deceased, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ROBIN L. HOWLAND, Executrix c/o Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esquire, 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501 Jeffery D. Scibetta, Esquire KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501

EXECUTRIXS NOTICE Estate of EVELYN L. STAHL, Late of Valencia, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0093, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: PATRICIA ANN STAHL, Executrix 129 Manor Drive Valencia, PA 16059 Patrick F. Lawlor, Esquire LAWLOR & LAWLOR, P.C. 979 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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 Public Hearing Notice The Middlesex Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Middlesex Township Municipal Building, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, to consider a Conditional Use application submitted by Alexander and Emma Stobert for the Pfeifer Farm Wedding Venue. The proposed Conditional Use is located at 415 West Cruikshank Road, Valencia PA on approximately 60 acres in the (AG-B) Agricultural Zoning District (Butler County Parcel No. 230-3F55-1 and 010-3F55-AG6). The application is on file and available for public view at the Administration office located at the above address on Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This is a public meeting, all interested parties are welcome to attend. If you are a person with a need for special assistance or accommodation, please contact the Township office at (724) 898-3571, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

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

LEGAL NOTICE Borough of Seven Fields, Butler County - Concise Financial Information The concise financial information is derived from the audited financial statements of the Borough of Seven Fields as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. Total assets of $7,845,157; total liabilities of $1,945,998 and total net position of $5,899,159. Total revenues were $3,636,487, total expenditures were $3,820,236 and the change in total net position for the year ended December 31, 2025, was ($183,749). Full copies of the annual financial reporting infor-mation may be examined at the Boroughs office. HOSACK, SPECHT, MUETZEL & WOOD LLP

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MICHELE LYNN STOECKLE, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0569, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JOSEPH E. RADZIMINSKI, Executor 909 Fox Run Circle Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Claire Johnson Saenz, Esquire STRASSBURGER, MCKENNA GUTNICK & GEFSKY 444 Liberty Avenue Suite 2200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING AN APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2026, Armco Credit Union, with its principal place of business located at 101 Hollywood Drive, Butler County, filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities an application for a Letter of Authority to establish a branch at 105 Capital Park Drive Sarver, PA 16055 All interested persons may file comments regarding this application, in writing, with the Bureau of Credit Union and Trust Supervision of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, electronically at RA-BNCUSUBMISSIONS @pa.gov. In order to be considered, comments regarding this application must be received by the Department of Banking and Securities no later than ten (10) business days after the date of publication of this notice.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by Franklin Township of Butler Cou-nty at 191 Election House Road, Prospect, PA 16052, 724-865-2412, until 11:00 A.M. on June 18, 2026 for the following: Tree trimming/removal along various Township Roads. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. Forms are available at the township office or by email from franklintwpbco@zoominternet.net. Bids will be publicly opened June 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. The bids will be awarded on June 22, 2026 at the Supervisors business meeting. The Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to accept that bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of Franklin Tow-nship. The Supervisors also reserve the right to delete any line item for budgetary reasons.

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 Notice is hereby given of the administration of the Estate set forth below. All persons having claims or demands against the Decedent are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to said Decedent are required to make payment without delay to the Executor or Attorney named below: QUINTON E. SHRADER, Deceased, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ROBIN L. HOWLAND, Executrix c/o Jeffrey D. Scibetta, Esquire, 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501 Jeffery D. Scibetta, Esquire KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of GARY SCHLEMMER a/k/a GARY L. SCHLEMMER, Deceased, late of Middlesex Township, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0520. Letters of Administration on his estate were granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay to: PAULA J. WILLYARD, Administratrix 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

PUBLIC NOTICE JACKSON TOWNSHIP The Jackson Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct the following hearing on Thu-rsday, June 25, 2026, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 140 Magill Road, Zelienople, PA 16063, for an application for a variance filed by Rolland and Diane Smith, a variance from 27-401.B(3), minimum front yard, to allow a reduction in the required 40 front yard setback by 19.5 to allow a 20.5 front yard setback, located at 216 Evergreen Mill Road, Tax Parcel 180-4F102-2HA2, zoned R-Residential Zoning District.

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

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the Slippery Rock Municipal Authority, Butler County at 116 Crestview Road or P.O. Box 157, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, until 5:15 P.M. on July 8, 2026, for the following: 3,668 sq ft (407.56 sq yd) Milling of Asphalt, 90 tons 4 Binder, and 34 tons Asphalt Wearing Course 9.5mm for waterline trench on Elm Street, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. 10% BID BOND OR CERTIFIED CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO SLIPPERY ROCK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY. Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Authority. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals. Heather Sholes, Executive Administrator

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BUTLER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of MsD. No. 2026-40145 Notice is hereby given that, on May 11, 2026, a Petition for Change of Name was filed in the above-named Court, requesting an order to change the name of BERTHA JOYCE ALEXIS to JOYCE SMITH. The Court has fixed the 28th day of July, 2026, at 9:45 A.M. in Courtroom Number 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.

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of MICHELE LYNN STOECKLE, Late of Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0569, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JOSEPH E. RADZIMINSKI, Executor 909 Fox Run Circle Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Claire Johnson Saenz, Esquire STRASSBURGER, MCKENNA GUTNICK & GEFSKY 444 Liberty Avenue Suite 2200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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 FRANKLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Advertisement for Bid - Food Service Kitchen Equipment The Franklin Area School District, Venango County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for the delivery and installation of Kitchen Equip-ment #2026-01 at its various buildings, including but not limited to: 1. (2) Heat Holding Proofing Cabinet 2. (3) Combi Oven, 10 pan 3. (1) Refrigerator, roll-in 4. (2) Combi Oven (1 double stack) 5. (1) Hot Food Serving Counter 6. (1) Serving Counter 7. (1) Cash Register Stand 8. (3) Milk Coolers 9. (1) Combi Oven, 10 pan, vent less A bid specification packet and site details can be found on the Districts website at www.fasd.k12.pa.us or by visiting the Administrative Office located at 40 Knights Way, Franklin, PA 16323 or by submitting an email to the board secretary at email address: eatonk@fasd.k12.pa.us. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of MICHAEL E. LAW, Late of Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0080, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: CHRIS LAW, Administrator 8161 Edwood Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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 $131,266.00, 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 5.04% 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 The Connoquenessing Township Board of Super- visors will hold an Act 537 Plan Informational Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Connoquen-essing Volunteer Fire Company, located at 180 Connoquenessing Main Street, Connoquenessing, PA 16027. The public is welcome to attend.

LEGAL NOTICE Public Hearing Notice The Middlesex Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Middlesex Township Municipal Building, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, to consider a Conditional Use application submitted by Alexander and Emma Stobert for the Pfeifer Farm Wedding Venue. The proposed Conditional Use is located at 415 West Cruikshank Road, Valencia PA on approximately 60 acres in the (AG-B) Agricultural Zoning District (Butler County Parcel No. 230-3F55-1 and 010-3F55-AG6). The application is on file and available for public view at the Administration office located at the above address on Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This is a public meeting, all interested parties are welcome to attend. If you are a person with a need for special assistance or accommodation, please contact the Township office at (724) 898-3571, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.