MILFORD – The long-standing Republican grip on Pike County government did not change in Tuesday’s election.  Republicans keep their 2-1 majority.

Matthew Osterberg will be the new commissioner.  He led the voting with 32 percent, followed by incumbent Richard Caridi, with 31 percent, and Democrat Karl Wagner with 20 percent.  Republican Pam Lutfy, running on the Democrat line, received 17 percent.