Newsletter-Late-Week

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday morning that they are mourning the loss of a beloved agency K9, Bandit.

Arielle Steinle never intended to become an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – but now she’s making waves in Butler County as she enters her seventh year with Butler County EMS. What started out as a special interest in tissue donation has already impacted the lives of 101 people.

In a turn to wrap fundraising efforts into one event instead of multiple throughout the year, El Dorado Main Street has created an innovative and unique golf challenge that can only be found right here in Butler County. The Hot Shot Golf Challenge is unlike any other golf tournament with $6.3 million worth of cash and prizes available to win for amateurs and seasoned golfers alike.

As the aquatic center discussion continues on in El Dorado, the chosen contracted engineering company for the job has provided new and updated location concepts for the center. The options include a new location that wasn’t previously mentioned and ticks one off the list as a possibility.

Andrew Tipton, a lifelong resident, fourth generation El Doradoan, and local financial advisor, has officially filed to run for a seat on the El Dorado City Commission. At 24, Tipton represents a new generation of leadership—grounded in tradition, energized for the future, and committed to building a stronger, more connected El Dorado.

The Butler County Times-Gazette team has worked diligently in past years to bring real, local, hometown news back to the largest county in the state. Through dedication and hard work, the small team is building relationships, documenting history again and news is buzzing once again.