Beech Tree News Network

2022 is now in the rearview mirror. However, during 2022 Beech Tree News reported on many happenings in our community. From awards and dedications to murder, here are a few of those headlines from the year that just ended. Thanks for reading! 

Bratcher case ends in plea agreement:

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/bratcher-case-ends-plea-agreement

Radiothon nets over 18k for Morgantown Mission:

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/radiothon-nets-over-18k-morgantown-mission

Court Recognizes Taylor, Brosnan; approves 2023 budgets for sheriff, county clerk: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/court-recognizes-taylor-brosnan-approves-2023-budgets-sheriff-county-clerk

Russ, Swift and Raymer victorious in closely-watched races: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/russ-swift-and-raymer-victorious-closely-watched-races

Radio auction nets over $8K for Boys and Girls Club:  

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/radio-auction-nets-over-8k-boys-and-girls-club

Boys and Girls Club of Butler County dedicates gymnasium to J. Marshall Hughes: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/boys-girls-club-butler-county-dedicate-gymnasium-j-marshall-hughes

Magistrates debate property tax rate, compensating rate rejected, public hearing set: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/magistrates-debate-property-tax-rate-compensating-rate-rejected-public-hearing-set

John Prime Memorial Park at Rochester Dam set for October 1, 2022:

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/john-prine-memorial-park-rochester-dam-dedication-set-october-1-2022

Senator C.B. Embry, Jr. has died: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/senator-cb-embry-jr-has-died

Jenkins honored for 57 years of service: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/jenkins-honored-57-years-service

Joseph Carey sentences to life without parole in triple murders: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/joseph-carey-sentenced-life-without-parole-triple-murders

Butler County Sheriff welcomes new deputy:

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/butler-county-sheriff-welcomes-new-deputy

Fishing tournament winner announced; GRCF closing ceremonies: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/fishing-tournament-winners-announced-grcf-closing-ceremonies

Jones promoted to Morgantown Bank and Trust President: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/jones-promoted-morgantown-bank-and-trust-president

Green River Museum Impact Award Recipient Peggy Ayers Drake: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/green-river-museum-impact-award-recipient-peggy-ayers-drake

Fiscal Court moves forward with Woodbury RV Park on a 4-1 vote: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/fiscal-court-moves-forward-woodbury-rv-park-4-1-vote

Morgantown City Council meets; Gaskey announces retirement: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/morgantown-city-council-meets-gaskey-announces-retirement

Fiscal Court: Insurance, Extension Budget, KY 185 and pay raises among topics discussed: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/fiscal-court-insurance-extension-budget-ky-185-and-pay-raises-among-topics-discussed

Infant child found in the middle of Beaver Dam Road: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/infant-child-found-middle-beaver-dam-road

Body of missing Butler County man found in pond: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/body-missing-butler-county-man-found-pond

Bobby Smith honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance 2021 District Two Agency Manager of the Year: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/bobby-smith-honored-kentucky-farm-bureau-insurance’s-2021-district-two-agency-manager-year

2021 Governors Awards Arts Recipients: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/2021-governors-awards-arts-recipients

Kentucky State Police conducts murder investigation in Butler County: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/kentucky-state-police-conducts-murder-investigation-butler-county-0

Mayor Billy Phelps appointed to serve on National League of Cities Committee: 

https://beechtreenews.com/articles/mayor-billy-phelps-appointed-serve-national-league-cities’-committee