After a conditional resignation and much discussion in the community, local school chief Scott Howard has decided to remain as superintendent with the Butler County School District. That decision was made official e
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The Morgantown City Council’s called meeting last night may have been short, but it had impact when Mayor Linda Keown addressed the status of the Morgantown Police Department. Keown read a statement to the Council and audience with the stated intent to “put to rest” the issue of the MPD. Keown
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The Butler County Board of Education released the agenda for a called meeting on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and according to item three, the board will be asked to consider the withdrawal of Superintendent Scott Howard's resignation.
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Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record. The following records are from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and cover August 24- September 12, 2012.
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Kentucky State Police Capt. Brandon Hammers (center), a resident of Lancaster and native of Rochester, received his promotion certificate from Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown (left) and KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer (right). Hammers was promoted to captain on Aug.
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University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine formally welcomed members of the Class of 2016 during a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, September 15, at 2 p.m. at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.
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UPDATE: Officer Taulbee had been dispatched to the scene of a possible attempted break-in of an apartment according to Hodgenville Mayor Terry Cruse.It’s unclear what led to Taulbee’s pursuit of a silver Nissan Altima, driven by Jason Alvis, 29, of Hodgenville.
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Graves Gilbert Clinic announced today that contract negotiations with Anthem Insurance have come to a standstill. The Clinic has successfully negotiated contracts with all other major insurance companies and can’t understand why Anthem has refused to agree to fair terms, as well.
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Butler County Fiscal Court held a called meeting on Thursday, September 13, at 2:30pm. Magistrates Stevie Givens, David Whittinghill, Chad Tyree, and Johnny Tuck were in attendance. The first item
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Installation of software and cameras for Kentucky’s new driver’s license will require a one-day suspension of license-issuing activity in theButler County Circuit Court Clerk’s office on Wednesday, September 19.




















