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Saturday, January 23rd, 2016

Complaint prompts ouster of election officer for upcoming wet-dry vote

Following a complaint filed with the Butler County Clerk on January 12, a precinct worker has been removed from working the polls in the North Second precinct.

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Saturday, January 23rd, 2016

LOCAL OPTION ELECTION: "YES" & "NO" groups make final push in closing days of historic election

Butler County voters will get to do something on Tuesday, January 26, that they haven't done since 1942 when Franklin D. Roosevelt was still in the White House - cast a ballot in a local option ("wet-dry") election.

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Friday, January 22nd, 2016

Gov. Bevin declares State of Emergency for Kentucky; Judge Fields takes same action at local level

With a strong winter storm pounding much of the state, Governor Matt Bevin has declared a State of Emergency for Kentucky, according to a news release this afternoon from the governor's office.

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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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