BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Law enforcement officers throughout Butler County are honoring their own as a part of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Presidential Orders dating back to 1962 declared May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

“This week (National Police Week), and specifically today, is a time for all of us to stop and remember all the brave men and women Peace Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to communities throughout Butler County, the State of Ohio, and the nation,” said Sheriff Richard Jones.  “Paying this small tribute to them is the very least we can do to show our respect for all that they gave.”

A wreath and flowers have been placed at the Sheriff’s Office Police Officers Memorial at the Jail and Operational Headquarters building on Hanover Street, Hamilton, and flags have been lowered to half-staff, in honor of all fallen Peace Officers.

BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - The Butler County Board of Elections have approved boundary changes in an effort to comply with state law requirements and to make elections more efficient.

The board came to the decision on Monday to make precinct changes in townships including; West Chester, Liberty, St. Clair, Madison, Wayne, Milford, Trenton and parts of Hamilton.

The changes reduce the total number of precincts in Butler County from 299 to 283 saving over $10,000 per election.

"Over the past two years, we have successfully reduced our election costs by over $100,000," said Deputy Director Jocelyn Bucaro.

The savings come from reduced numbers of election workers along with training and printing costs.