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Butler County sets March 16 hearing on proposed moratorium affecting solar, wind and other developments The Butler County Board on March 2 scheduled a public hearing for March 16 on a proposed development moratorium that would pause permitting for commercial wind farms, commercial solar farms, battery storage, data centers and landfills during a comprehensive plan update; Sandhills Energy will be added to the agenda for that hearing.

Butler County is taking a bold step by proposing a moratorium on key developments like solar and wind farms, igniting a heated debate among residents.

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#ButlerCounty #NE #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #PublicParticipation

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Residents tell Butler County commissioners to end ICE contract, allege detainee mistreatment Multiple residents urged Butler County commissioners to cancel the county’s contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing due-process concerns and alleged inhumane treatment of detainees; the presiding official said cancelling a local agreement would not remove federal ICE authority.

Butler County residents are calling for an end to the county's contract with ICE, citing alarming cases of inhumane treatment for detainees who have committed no crimes.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #ButlerCountyJustice #CitizenPortal #ImmigrationAccountability #DueProcessReform

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Butler County approves $25 million in budget transfers; commissioners begin contingency planning for possible tax changes Commissioners approved appropriation to enable transfers including $15 million to a capital reserve and $5 million to the E911 communications reserve. The board directed staff to produce financial scenarios and recommended forming a committee to plan for potential state-driven revenue reductions.

Butler County is taking proactive steps with a $25 million budget transfer to secure vital services amid looming revenue risks.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #EmergencyServices #CommunityPlanning #FiscalResponsibility

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Butler County approves capital projects and conditions nearly $7.9M paving award on prosecutor review The Butler County Board of Commissioners approved multiple capital and procurement items, including a $2.123 million courthouse exterior rehabilitation and a $178,795.70 hydrant-replacement contract, and amended a nearly $7.9 million paving award to require prosecutor review after litigation concerns were raised.

Butler County's latest board meeting saw the approval of major capital projects, including a $2.1 million courthouse upgrade, while a $7.9 million paving contract was placed on hold pending legal review.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CivicAccountability #ButlerCountyCapitalProjects

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Residents urge Butler County to end ICE detention contract, cite jail conditions and demand transparency Multiple residents used the public-comment period to urge commissioners to terminate Butler County's contract with ICE, raise concerns about jail conditions and request unscheduled inspections and more transparency about ICE detainees in county jails.

Butler County residents are calling for an end to the controversial ICE contract, demanding transparency and raising serious concerns about jail conditions affecting non-criminal detainees.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CivicAccountability #JailTransparency #ImmigrationReform #CitizenPortal

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I worked as a journalist in Egypt

I worked as a journalist in Egypt

And I was persecuted and detained and tortured.

And I was persecuted and detained and tortured.

My experience at the Butler County Jail…

My experience at the Butler County Jail…

Was more traumatizing than my detention in Egypt.

Was more traumatizing than my detention in Egypt.

Do not fail to take this in.

An #Egyptian #journalist credibly asserts that his detention at #ButlerCounty #jail rivals or surpasses the dehumanization he experienced as a “dissident” in #Egypt.

We’re worse than Egypt. True. I’ve nearly died in COUNTY LOCKUP in #Texas.

#ICE #DHS #immigration

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Nearly a year after Donald P. Miller, 59, died following a #ButlerCounty altercation, the @alleghenycounty.bsky.social Medical Examiner has ruled his death a homicide.

Cause of death: manual strangulation.

No charges have been filed. @triblive.bsky.social

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Rumors of ICE planning on raiding Hamilton High School in Hamilton Ohio TODAY JANUARY 16 2026. #ButlerCounty #OH #Hamilton

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Butler County, Ohio Task Force Commanders Association BURN (Butler Undercover Regional Narcotics) is a multi-agency narcotics taskforce hosted by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. The taskforce is designed to use the resources and information of multip...

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Butler County BURN Task Force information now available with details for residents.
#WebChickUpdate #ButlerCounty #BurnTaskForce #OhioLocal #CommunitySafety

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Male-Karen Slaps Cordial Manager At Burger King, Gets CHARGED
Male-Karen Slaps Cordial Manager At Burger King, Gets CHARGED YouTube video by Karens Gone Wild

This male-Karen, I call them Kevin's eventually got arrested for his assault at the #ButlerCounty, #Pennsylvania #BurgerKing. #DrRashadRichey and @michaelshure.bsky.social discuss on #Indisputable.
youtu.be/ZzQ8Bp8nEoQ?...

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RickforStateRep | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Rick Telesz is a 3rd-generation farmer from Volant, Pa, with over 40 years of experience, dedicated to sustainable agriculture and supporting rural communities.

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#FamilyFirst #CommunityStrong #VoteRick #rickforstaterep #ButlerCounty #lawrencecounty

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Butler Tech details new aviation center, move-in set for Jan. 20; ribbon cutting March 16 Butler Tech officials told the Butler County commissioners the new Aviation Center will consolidate academics and aviation training under one roof, grow enrollment from about 80 this year toward 150–200 over time, and has a tentative move-in date of Jan. 20 and ribbon-cutting on March 16.

Butler Tech's new Aviation Center is set to soar, consolidating training and expanding enrollment to nearly 200 students—get ready for takeoff!

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #StudentApprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #AviationEducation

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Residents urge Butler County to reconsider ICE detention contract at public comment Multiple residents told commissioners they oppose Butler County's ICE detention contract, raising moral concerns, asking for pauses on county revenue tied to ICE and requesting more transparency about detainees; commissioners did not take formal action at the meeting.

Residents of Butler County are demanding transparency and compassion as they urge the board to rethink its controversial ICE detention contract, calling out the ethical implications of accepting "blood money."

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #ButlerCountyImmigration

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Butler County asks state to clarify House Bill 335 language and preserve county authority over inside millage Commissioners directed the county administrator to draft a letter to legislators asking for clarifying language in House Bill 335 so local homestead exemptions wont require mass recertification, and to urge that the budget commission include a county commissioner and not take away the boards authority to adjust inside millage.

Butler County commissioners are taking a stand to protect local homestead exemptions and their authority over tax adjustments—will their efforts pay off?

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #TaxReform #CivicAccountability #ButlerCountyHomestead #LocalGovAI

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Butler County mobilizes food banks, approves $125,000 to Shared Harvest as SNAP benefits face delays Facing possible November disruptions to SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown, Butler County officials described local triage steps, directed outreach and approved a $125,000 contribution to Shared Harvest to shore up county food pantries.

Butler County is stepping up to combat food insecurity with a $125,000 boost to local pantries as SNAP benefits face delays from the federal shutdown.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #FoodInsecurity #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #CommunitySupport #ButlerCountyFoodPantries

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Residents press Butler County commissioners over sheriffs ICE ties and recent hires Multiple residents used the public comment period to criticize the Butler County sheriff for hosting ICE personnel, for promoting an ICE-affiliated event, and for hiring 19 employees outside the typical hiring freeze. Speakers said immigration enforcement actions and the hires caused community fear and asked commissioners to respond.

Residents of Butler County are raising alarms over Sheriff Jones's controversial ties with ICE and the surprising hiring of 19 new employees, igniting fears and community unrest.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ButlerCountyCommunity #CivicAccountability

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A rhymed horror story of mine inspired by a local stretch of road in Evans City, PA. #horror #halloween #spookyseason #poetry #fiction #poet #poem #story #talltale #urbanlegend #pittsburgh #butlercounty #evanscity #drivesafely #creepy #weird #strange #writingcommunity #writer #author #art #artist

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News - Ohio Task Force Commanders Association Through a multijurisdictional approach The Ohio Task Force Commanders Association exists to promote professionalism, and collaboration while providing law enforcement services across the state of Ohio...

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🚔 Commanders News – Butler County Taskforce
Two suspects arrested & over 1 lb of meth seized in recent busts.
#OTFCA #ButlerCounty #DrugTaskForce #OhioPublicSafety

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Commissioners approve transfers, contracts and infrastructure projects, including multi-million water main award Butler County commissioners approved a series of cash transfers, budget adjustments, purchase orders and contracts, including a $2.12 million water-main replacement contract and professional services for airport taxiway lighting engineering.

Butler County commissioners just greenlit a massive $2.12 million water main replacement project along with numerous other important contracts and financial resolutions!

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#ButlerCounty #OH #PublicFinance #CitizenPortal #CommunityServices #InfrastructureDevelopment

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Mental health board details service growth, commissioners accept budget submission The Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board presented its 2026 budget priorities, including program expansions and funding shortfalls; commissioners voted unanimously to accept the board's budget submission.

The Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board revealed a staggering 43,365 clients served last year, but rising needs and federal cuts threaten vital programs.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #ButlerCountyMentalHealth

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Residents urge commissioners to end ICE contract, cite legal and humanitarian concerns Multiple residents urged the Butler County Board of Commissioners to end the county's contract to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees, citing potential civil-rights abuses, family trauma and liability exposure; commissioners directed inquiries about detainee records to jail leadership.

Residents of Butler County are rallying to end the controversial ICE contract, citing grave concerns over civil rights, family separation, and potential legal repercussions.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #CommunityAction #FiscalResponsibility #HumanRightsAwareness

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County auditor outlines outreach on property-tax changes, homestead local option and digital services Butler County Auditor described outreach, IT projects and staffing pressures as the county, state and advocacy groups debate property-tax reform and homestead local-option changes; asked commissioners to expect continued communications demand.

Butler County Auditor Nancy is gearing up for major property-tax changes, boosting outreach and digital services to keep taxpayers informed amidst state-level debates.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #DigitalOutreach #CivicAccountability #PropertyTaxReform

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Utilities director seeks staff, outlines $40M-plus capital slate for water and sewer upgrades Butler County utilities director presented the utilities 2026 operating and capital plan: tens of millions in water and wastewater capital projects, pressing staffing needs for line and hydrant work, and a plan to use CMMS (hexagon) to prioritize replacements.

Butler County's utilities director unveils a bold $40M plan for essential water and wastewater upgrades, aiming to tackle staffing shortages and enhance operational safety!

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#ButlerCounty #OH #InfrastructureInvestment #CitizenPortal #WaterManagement #ButlerCountyUtilities

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County engineer lays out 2026 road, bridge and vehicle-facility plans; warns of Liberty-Fairfield bridge closure next summer Butler CountyCounty Engineer presented a list of road and bridge projects for 2026, described grant-dependent priorities and sought funding for a heated vehicle-maintenance facility; warned the Liberty-Fairfield Road bridge will require a summer closure next year.

Butler County is gearing up for major road and bridge repairs in 2026, but beware—next summer's Liberty-Fairfield bridge closure could disrupt travel plans!

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #InfrastructureImprovement #CommunityPlanning #ButlerCountyRoads

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Sheriff says federal boarding revenue surged; commissioners weigh staffing and long-term plans Butler County Sheriff told commissioners the jail has hosted hundreds of federal detainees recently, producing unexpectedly high boarding revenue; he asked commissioners to keep staffing added this year rather than raise the budget estimate for 2026.

Butler County's jail is experiencing an unprecedented surge in federal boarding revenue, with projections potentially soaring to $22.5 million by 2025!

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#ButlerCounty #OH #BudgetTransparency #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ButlerCountyJail #CivicAccountability

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Coroner says new facility will add capacity as suicides and overdose trends evolve The Butler County coroner reported steady caseloads, an uptick in opioid‑related overdose deaths and a high share of veteran suicides; the coroner outlined plans for a new facility with increased cooler capacity, a sally port and space for investigators.

Butler County's coroner reveals alarming trends in overdose and suicide rates, while unveiling ambitious plans for a new facility set to revolutionize response and care.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ButlerCountyVeterans #MentalHealth #SubstanceAbuse

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Soil and Water reports $1.5M in dam restoration grant, expands outreach and watershed work The Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District told commissioners it expects $1.5 million from ODNR to remediate two low‑head dams in Oxford, held hundreds of outreach events this year and is seeking funding for more watershed projects.

Butler County has just secured a whopping $1.5 million grant to restore low-head dams and enhance local waterways—get ready for a cleaner, safer environment!

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #ButlerCountyWaterConservation #CommunityOutreach #EnvironmentalRestoration

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Butler County DD board declares fiscal emergency, proposes new levy after years of flat funding Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities declared a fiscal emergency and outlined proposed levy scenarios (1.85–2.00 mills) after wage increases, higher utilization and a rising share of waiver-match liabilities strained reserves.

Butler County's Board of Developmental Disabilities is facing a fiscal emergency and may turn to voters for new levies to sustain vital services for families in need.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #FiscalSustainability #ButlerCountyDevelopmentalDisabilities

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Veterans service commission seeks space and expands dental, homelessness efforts as federal dollars grow The Veterans Service Commission reported strong federal benefit returns and growing demand for services, asked commissioners for short-term space solutions while planning longer-term facility needs, and described plans to expand dental care and homeless-housing outreach.

Butler County's Veterans Service Commission is tackling rising demand by expanding dental services and launching a homeless housing initiative, all while seeking short-term solutions to accommodate their growing needs.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #VeteranSupport #CitizenPortal

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