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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

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 ARLENE JUDITH FEARER a/k/a ARLENE FEARER, 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. 10-26-0528, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JENNIFER R. HOLLINGSHEAD, Executor 212 Elmhurst Circle Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Michael S. Butler, Esquire HERITAGE ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING, LLC 318 South Main Street Butler, PA 16001

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of JEFFREY A. McPHERSON, Late of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0582, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: SHANE McPHERSON, Administrator 39488 Sagewood Ridge Temecula, CA 92591 David A. Crissman, Esquire MONTGOMERY CRISSMAN PLLC 518 North Main Street Butler, PA 16001 (724)-285-4776

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

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Letters of Administration on the Estate of JAMES ROBERT SCHWOEBEL, deceased, No.10-26-0517, Late of Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania, were granted to SUSAN SCHWOEBEL. 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 Estate of M. CHRIS CHRISTENSEN a/k/a CHRIS M. CHRISTENSEN a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTENSEN, Deceased, late of Renfrew, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0490. Letters Testamentary on her 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: SHARON C. ANDERSON, Executor 140 Valencia Road Renfrew, PA 16053 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JANET L. TAYLOR a/k/a JANET LEONA TAYLOR a/k/a JANET TAYLOR, late of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at File No. 10-26-0537, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: RONALD W. COYER, Executor 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Thomas R. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

LEGAL NOTICE Request for Professional Services Richland Township, Allegheny County, has received notice of the award of the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the Township. The Richland Township Board of Supervisors are soliciting proposals from qualified comprehensive planning consultants to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for Richland Township. This includes facilitating public meetings and additional meetings, as necessary. The qualified consultant must comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, codes, and regu-lations, including by not limited to, all statutes and regulations appli-cable to public contracts in Pennsylvania. Copies of the detailed request for proposals (RFP) can be obtained by contacting Richland Township office 724-443- 5921; 4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044; info@richland.pa.us; and, on richland.pa.us. The RFP includes a description of the services to be provided by respondents; the minimum content of the responses; and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the Richland Township Board of Supervisors. For more information, please contact Brian OMalley and/or Natalie Thiess at the contact information found above. All responses to the Richland Township RFP must be submitted by June 25, 2026 by 3:00 P.M and must be submitted by mail or hand delivered.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP On June 8, 2026, at 8:00 P.M., at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building, 155 Branchton Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, the Board of Supervisors of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, will be considering adoption of the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 (CONDUCT) OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SLIPPERY ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES, RE-ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN SECTION 302. A complete, true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is on file and may be examined or copied by the public at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building, address listed above, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed ordinance is also available for inspection at the newspaper publishing this notice. Christina Barkley Slippery Rock Township Secretary/Treasurer

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of JANET L. TAYLOR a/k/a JANET LEONA TAYLOR a/k/a JANET TAYLOR, late of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at File No. 10-26-0537, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: RONALD W. COYER, Executor 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Thomas R. Coyer, Esquire S.R. LAW, LLC 631 Kelly Boulevard P.O. Box 67 Slippery Rock, PA 16057

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

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

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARGARET J. SWIGART, Late of Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration D.B.N. C.T.A. upon the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned at Estate File No. 10-24-0864, and all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: Andrea Lyn Boyle, Esquire c/o LUTZ PAWK & BLACK The NexTier Center Building, Suite 102 101 East Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of LARRY CLARENCE CYPHER, Late of Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0471, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: TODD CYPHER, Executor 211 Morneweck Road Greenville, PA 16125 James H. Limbaugh, Esquire ABERNETHY, HAGERMAN & MILLER, P.C. 3960 William Flinn Highway Allison Park, PA 15101

LEGAL NOTICE On June 5, 2025, the State Board of Nursing indefinitely suspended Shawn Michael Spithaler, license nos. RN723009 and PN295334, of Butler, Butler County, because Spithaler was convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude and is addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

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

EXECUTORS NOTICE Estate of ARLENE JUDITH FEARER a/k/a ARLENE FEARER, 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. 10-26-0528, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: JENNIFER R. HOLLINGSHEAD, Executor 212 Elmhurst Circle Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Michael S. Butler, Esquire HERITAGE ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING, LLC 318 South Main Street 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

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of M. CHRIS CHRISTENSEN a/k/a CHRIS M. CHRISTENSEN a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTENSEN, Deceased, late of Renfrew, Butler County, PA File No. 10-26-0490. Letters Testamentary on her 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: SHARON C. ANDERSON, Executor 140 Valencia Road Renfrew, PA 16053 Paula J. Willyard, Esquire WILLYARD LAW FIRM PC 382 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055

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

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

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

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Estate of KENNETH YOUNG, JR., Late of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, at Estate File No. 10-26-0567, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; and those indebted thereto, will please make immediate payment to: KEITH YOUNG, Administrator 215 North Bluff Street Butler, PA 16001 Todd Bowlus, Esquire HARRY S. COHEN & ASSOCIATES Two Chatham Center Suite 986 Pittsburgh, PA 15219