The Buck County Bull Crapper is an independent local news and commentary outlet covering politics, development, public records, and the quieter absurdities of modern civic life.
We report on meetings, documents, decisions, and public statements that shape daily life in and around Buck County — with particular attention paid to how those things are explained, justified, and occasionally avoided. We read agendas, minutes, filings, and notices so you don’t have to pretend you will.
What We Do (And Why)
Our work is satirical in tone but serious in intent. We believe humor is often the clearest way to describe systems that no longer feel obligated to explain themselves clearly.
If something doesn’t make sense, we assume it probably deserves closer attention.
Sometimes that means straightforward reporting.
Sometimes it means pointing out contradictions calmly.
Sometimes it means writing exactly what a situation sounds like when stripped of official language.
A Local Paper, Still Thinking Like One
The Bull Crapper began as a small, print-focused local paper serving a largely rural audience that preferred plain language, strong opinions, and a healthy suspicion of anyone using the phrase “best practices.”
Over time, it evolved into a digital-first publication. What didn’t change:
- We still think like a local newsroom
- We still read public documents for sport
- We still assume vagueness is usually doing work it shouldn’t be
Technology changed. The instincts didn’t.
Independence, Actually Meant Literally
The Buck County Bull Crapper is fully independent.
We are not owned by a media company, hedge fund, private equity firm, or holding group.
Instead, the publication is funded through a private trust established more than five decades ago by a now-deceased billionaire with two defining traits:
- A deep dislike of advertising-driven news
- An even deeper belief that local papers should never have to chase clicks to survive
The trust was structured to fund the Bull Crapper indefinitely, with explicit instructions to keep operations small, expenses modest, and editorial decisions entirely separate from financial concerns.
It does not dictate coverage.
It does not approve headlines.
It does not involve itself in day-to-day operations.
It simply exists, quietly doing its job — which is more than can be said for many modern institutions.
A Small Staff, On Purpose
The Bull Crapper employs six people. This is intentional.
Our staff includes reporters, editors, and technical support. Everyone wears multiple hats. No one is paid to:
- Attend conferences
- Issue press releases about themselves
- Rebrand the website every eighteen months
We keep costs low so the paper can operate indefinitely — without layoffs, emergency fundraising drives, or sudden “strategic pivots” announced via email.
What We Are Not
We are not sponsored content.
We are not native advertising.
We are not “partner coverage.”
We do not sell user data.
We do not optimize headlines for advertisers.
We do not soften language to preserve access.
When we get something wrong, we correct it.
When officials decline to comment, we note that as well.
Why We Exist
The Buck County Bull Crapper exists because local institutions still matter, even when they behave strangely, speak vaguely, or insist everything is working as intended.
We believe public life works better when:
- Documents are read
- Meetings are attended
- Statements are taken at face value
- Contradictions are pointed out calmly
Sometimes the clearest way to do that is straight reporting.
Sometimes it’s satire.
Either way, we’re here.
We’ll keep reading the documents.
You don’t have to.
