Voter Turnout Low
Few Butler County voters made it to the polls on Tuesday. Voter turnout was just under 24 percent. Of the 125,000 registered voters, only 29,500 voted. Turnout for municipal elections is his... Read more
Zurzolo, Vero Take Butler Township Commissioner Seats; Gillespie To Continue Serving As Saxonburg’s Mayor
Sam Zurzolo won his fourth consecutive term as a Butler Township commissioner and joins Democratic challenger Fred Vero in taking the two open seats. Vero narrowly defeated incumbent Republi... Read more
Local businessman Ben Smith has been elected to serve as the next mayor of Butler. Smith took an early lead over Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring, ending with 60 percent of the vote (1,283 votes)... Read more
Police are looking for an Allegheny County man accused of running a fake deck building company. An arrest warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Noah Proud of Plum. According to State Polic... Read more
There are five doctors in Butler County currently approved to prescribe medical marijuana. The Pennsylvania Department of Health released a list Monday. The approved physicians include: -Dr.... Read more
All voters across the state will also vote on the proposed constitutional amendment regarding property tax exclusion. The measure- the Homestead Exclusion Amendment- would change the state c... Read more
County Races Are Unopposed
There are several countywide races included in this election- but all positions are filled by incumbents who are running unopposed. Butler County Coroner Republican Bill Young is running for... Read more
Goehring, Smith Vie To Be Butler’s Next Mayor
A closely-watched race will be for Butler’s next mayor. Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring is running against Republican Ben Smith. Goehring is 34 years old and runs Hudson Business Service in Butl... Read more
Election Returns: 2017 General Election
(10:22pm): Butler has a new mayor, according to unofficial election results. Republican Ben Smith defeats Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring with 60 percent of the vote, holding 1,259 votes to Goeh... Read more
Mexican Restaurant Owner Gets Approval To Apply For Development Liquor License
The Butler Township commissioners are recommending the state Liquor Control Board issue an Economic Development Restaurant Liquor License to a local restaurant. Following a public hearing Mo... Read more