It’s a deceptively simple question. We tend to think of government as something that happens in Columbus or Washington, DC, but much of the government that touches our daily lives happens much closer to home. In Butler County, three elected county commissioners sit at the center of it. The Board of Commissioners makes decisions involving public spending, services, economic development, infrastructure, and other responsibilities of county government. In other words, while the

Some of the most consequential offices in government are the ones we hear about least. The county auditor rarely occupies the center of a political conversation. Yet the work an auditor does touches the architecture of everyday life: property values, public records, financial information. These are the numbers that help determine what residents pay. That is why the auditor’s race deserves attention. Starting October 6th, Butler County voters will get the chance to cast their

Throughout the world—and right here in Butler County—it is no secret that immense fear, frustration, and loneliness are being felt. Regardless of individual values, there is a growing sense of danger that seems to intensify with each new sunrise in our community. The most important thing to remember is this: what is becoming increasingly normal —extreme violence, innocent people being ripped from their homes, lives lost senselessly—is not normal. And it cannot be accepted as

As we head toward the end of 2025, it’s worth taking a moment to look at what this team accomplished together.