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Butler County

Left: red and blue Butler County Democrats sign. Right: red brick building with republican candidate signs

Butler County Republicans and Democrats react to changing political landscape

The past month has transformed the 2024 presidential election with constant headlines. In Butler County, where the Republican candidate for Vice President grew up, party officials and volunteers on both sides are feeling energized.

Butler County Commissioners discuss funding, board appointments for finance authority

Butler County Commissioners discuss funding, board appointments for finance authority

At an Aug. 5 meeting, the Butler County Board of Commissioners reappointed seven members to the county's finance authority board and discussed a memorandum of understanding with the authority.

A black and white illustrated portrait labeled "General Richard Butler"

What's in a Name? Butler County

Major General Richard Butler lent his name to not one but three counties across the U.S., including Butler County, Ohio.

Tom Cooke stands in a field next to a lake

Letter to the Editor: Responding to George Lang's 'civil war' comment

Tom Cooke, a democratic candidate for Senate District 4, writes that he is dismayed by State Senator George Lang's comments regarding a civil war at a recent JD Vance rally.

Ohio sales tax holiday begins, county considers updates to personnel policy

Ohio sales tax holiday begins, county considers updates to personnel policy

Ohio's 10-day sales tax holiday starts July 30 and applies to non-perishable goods and back-to-school items.

Five commissioners, three women and two men, sit at long white table in front of white and grey wall

Butler County Commissioners approve ARPA funds, hear from community at Butler County Fair

The Butler County Commissioners held their most recent meeting on the fairgrounds. From there, they approved ARPA funding for Oxford Township and formally passed a resolution to place a levy on the ballot this November.

Butler County Commissioners approve additional funding for Miami manufacturing hub

Butler County Commissioners approve additional funding for Miami manufacturing hub

Butler County's Board of Commissioners allocated an additional $5 million to a Miami University manufacturing hub, including $4 million in ARPA funding.