Jefferson Township could fill vacant board seat MondayJEFFERSON TWP — The township supervisors may fill a vacant board seat Monday.As of Thursday, residents Dave Vaughan and Braden Beblo have applied for the seat. Vaughan is the township code enforcement and building permit officer.Supervisor Rodger Davis resigned last month. He cited personal reasons during an interview.The supervisors meet 7 p.m. Monday in the township building at 157 Great Belt Road.

Vehicle strikes bear; driver has chest pain; bear unaccountedCHERRY TWP — A vehicle reportedly struck a bear along Branchton Road this morning.According to Butler County 911 records, the female driver, whose name was unavailable, complained of chest pain following the accident, which was reported at 5:17 a.m.Crews cleared the scene at 5:55 a.m.The condition of the bear was unavailable.