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Friday, December 5th, 2025

AG Coleman Supports Pres. Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Wash. D.C.

FRANKFORT – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that he has joined a

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Friday, December 5th, 2025

Senator Paul Introduces the Health Marketplace & Savings Accounts for All Act

WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Rand Paul, M.D.

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Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell shares progress, offers optimism during KY Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon

LOUISVILLE, KY (Dec. 4, 2025) – Earlier today, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell gave keynote remarks during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual Commodity Luncheon at the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting.

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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Butler County Board of Education Announces Appointment to Open 5th District Seat

The Butler County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Phel

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Monday, December 1st, 2025

FISCAL COURT: Fugate appointment; Sheriff's items, and dead-end roads discussed

Butler County Judge/Executive Tim Flener appointed Kelly Fugate to finish Wayne Russ's term as Butle

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Monday, November 24th, 2025

Kelli Fugate to fill remainder of jailer term following the death of Wayne Russ

Butler County Judge-Executive Tim Flener has named Kelli Fugate to serve as Butler County Jailer for the remainder of the the term of Jailer Wayne Russ, who unexpectedly died last week. Below is the full statement from Judge Flener in announcing the appointment.

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Friday, November 21st, 2025

Deeds and Courthouse News

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 Circuit Clerk’s and Butler County Clerk’s offices and covers:

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

BC Schools Celebrates Gains in Student Achievement & State Accountability Ratings

Butler County Schools has announced exceptional results from its latest state testing data, showcasing significant improvements in student performance, cohort growth, and overall district accountability.

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Jailer Wayne Russ collapses, dies unexpectedly

A community meeting turned tragic on Monday evening, November 17, as Butler County Jailer Wayne Russ

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Arrest at Walgreens

On November 18, 2025, Officers of the Morgantown Police Department responded to Walgreens regarding an individual who was actively destroying items inside the store.

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