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Friday, January 22nd, 2016

U.S. Postal Service asks customers to clear walkways and areas around mailboxes of snow and ice

In advance of a potentially large snowfall expected this weekend, Postal officials are asking for the public’s cooperation in keeping mailboxes, steps, and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so letter carriers are able to provide the safest, most efficient delivery service possible.

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Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

B.C. Sheriff's Department investigating several burglaries

The Butler County Sheriff’s Department is investigating several burglaries that occurred on Sunday night, January 17, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Monday morning. Several vehicles were broken into on Sha-Ro-Ley, Cedar Ridge, and Hillview Lane.

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Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

Helping Hand: One Jeremy helps another.

Jeremey Overton, 38 of Beaver Dam was traveling home from work at TVA at approximately 6:30pm last night went he lost control of his vehicle, due to a deer, and went off the cut thru road between Paradise and Rockport.

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Friday, January 15th, 2016

City Council: State of City, Morgantown Renaissance Plan, and MPD Honored

Morgantown Police Department officers were recognized during the meeting by Chief Charles Swiney and Mayor Phelps for their efforts in the recent rash of burglaries and car break-ins.

The Morgantown City Council unveiled their Morgantown Renaissance plan, and the Mayor gave his State of the City address at Thursday’s monthly meeting. MPD officers were also recognized for their efforts to combat a recent crime spree.

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Thursday, January 14th, 2016

BOARD OF EDUCATION: School calendar, make-up day, superintendent's contract approved

The Butler County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Butler County Education Complex. With all members present the board quickly got down to business. Chairperson Dr.

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Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

Butler Co. Coroner's 2015 Year End Report

In 2015 there were 37 coroner calls made by the Butler County Coroner’s office and 20 provisional of death reports signed for cremations to be done.Of the 37 calls made:23 were ruled natural deaths20 provisional of deaths signed for cremation (this rose by 7 from 2014)

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Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

Butler County Kentucky Mesonet site is operational and providing data.

“After a lot of hard work and dedication from a united community, I'm happy to announce that the Butler County Kentucky Mesonet site is operational and providing data. This is the FIRST KY Mesonet site to be independently funded.

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Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

Bevin tells feds kynect dismantling is in works

FRANKFORT - Following through on a campaign pledge, Gov. Matt Bevin has notified federal authorities he plans to dismantle kynect, Kentucky’s health insurance exchange created under the Affordable Care Act.

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Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

FISCAL COURT: Henderson gives quarterly report; recycling, solid waste position filled

Butler County Fiscal Court meet in regular session on Monday, January 11. The meeting was called to order with First District Magistrate Stevie Givens absent due to illness. The minutes were approved from the December 22, 2015 meeting.

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Sunday, January 10th, 2016

Senator C.B. Embry's Legislative Update

Tuesday, January 5, marked the beginning of a 60-day Session that will run through mid-April. In this session we hope to address the numerous important issues facing our state, keeping the common theme of creating Kentucky jobs and strengthening Kentucky families.

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