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Here is where $75M in local projects funded by pandemic relief money stand
Butler County communities starting tp spend $75 million in coronavirus relief funds → Read More
Butler County sheriff shopping for body cameras
Butler County sheriff has $168,000 grant to shop for body cameras → Read More
‘If they tell you 20,000 people are coming to this event, plan on 30,000′: West Chester prepares for large festival
West Chester country music fest organizers estimate $40M economic impact → Read More
Butler County judge wants $1.1 million verdict tossed or retried
Should $1.1 million award against Butler County judge be reduced? → Read More
Officials debunk eminent domain theory tied to land along proposed North Hamilton Crossing route
Experts discuss purchasing property for massive North Hamilton Crossing project → Read More
West Chester police cruiser bursts into flames, insurance company sues Ford
Spontaneously combusting Ford police cruiser prompts West Chester Twp. lawsuit → Read More
2 candidates seek Butler County treasurer role
The screening committee will vote to designate each candidate as highly recommended, recommended or not recommended. He said Nix was highly recommended, Jones recommended and Dalesandro was not recommended. He said they developed the screening committee system many years ago after a couple potential candidates up for recommendation turned out to be liars and in one case had a criminal past. Now… → Read More
Butler County taxpayers see hikes on recent bills, take it in stride
Butler County tax officials worried they would be flooded with calls from angry taxpayers after tax bills hit mailboxes last week and while they have reached out, the response hasn’t been overwhelming. → Read More
Jury deliberating in federal trial of Butler County judge
A federal jury is deliberating now to determine if Butler County Common Pleas Court Judge Greg Stephens improperly fired former Magistrate Kimberly Edelstein because she is Jewish. → Read More
Construction worker rescued from partial building collapse on Liberty Way
West Chester Twp. emergency crews are working to free a construction worker trapped in a partial building collapse next to the Planet Fitness on Liberty Way. → Read More
Deteriorating Madison Twp. bridge to be replaced quicker than originally planned
Elk Creek Road near West Alexandria Road in Madison Twp. will be closed beginning next week to replace the deteriorating bridge, the $2 million project has been accelerated due to the poor condition of the bridge. → Read More
West Chester Twp. nixes $4.6M pickleball courts idea for now; ‘Pickle Lodge’ still happening
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports crazes around, but West Chester Twp. officials aren’t ready to dive into building an estimated $4.6 million tournament grade facility just yet. → Read More
Higher taxes and big projects on tap for Butler County in 2023
The Butler County commissioners have agreed to finance a number of large projects countywide and 2023 will be the year some of these projects, like ramped up roadwork and new educational opportunities will get underway . → Read More
House on New London Road in Ross catches fire
Emergency crews are wrapping up a fire scene in Ross Twp. this morning after a two-hour battle. → Read More
Emergency on Allen Road is over, West Chester officials say
West Chester Twp. police are urging residents at the Savoy to stay inside while they deal with a suicidal man in a field off Allen Road. → Read More
Butler County’s rural townships may see zoning changes that relax rules
Many rural residents will be able to save the $500 rural zoning variance application fee after the Butler County commissioners approve some relaxed rules like bigger storage buildings in residential areas. → Read More
Ross Twp. zoning issue fails, county will continue making decisions
Voters in Ross Twp. have been asked if they want to control their own zoning, a move that allows them to direct the future growth of the township but comes with a cost and the answer is no. → Read More
Butler County auditor grateful voters gave him benefit of doubt
It appears voters have given indicted Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds the benefit of the doubt as his lead continued to grow Tuesday night, and he was grateful voters focused on his message not legal troubles. → Read More
Officials warn 20 Dollar General stores need price checks
Shoppers at Dollar General stores in Butler County are finding some items are ringing up significantly higher than store shelve tickets so the Butler County Auditor’s Office is investigating. → Read More
Butler County commissioners quarrel over panel that will recommend low-income projects
Butler County Commissioner Cindy Carpenter abruptly left the weekly meeting Monday after a disagreement over the new composition of the panel tasked with recommending projects for millions of dollars in federal low income grants. → Read More