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Sunday, January 11th, 2015

M.P.D.'s Burden, Deweese promoted; 2014 department report released

The Morgantown Police Department (M.P.D.) made two promotions during the Morgantown City Council meeting on Thursday night. Sergeant Paul Burden was promoted to the rank of captain and Officer Denny Deweese was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

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Sunday, January 11th, 2015

I.H.C. approves payment on Exie Hawes property; city now in control of KY Copper property

Gary Southerland, Ronald Givens, and Allen Meredith

The city of Morgantown's Industrial Holding Corporation (I.H.C) held a called meeting on Thursday, January 8, at the Eva J. Hawes Building. All I.H.C. members, who are also the members of the Morgantown City Council, were present.

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Saturday, January 10th, 2015

Senator C.B. Embry, Jr.'s Legislative Update

Senator C.B. Embry (R-Morgantown) welcomes guests to the Senate Chamber. Pictured from Right to Left are Secretary of Public Protection Cabinet Ambrose Wilson, IV, Lonnie Hawes, Joe D. Forgy, April West, Darlene Embry, Todd Zuehl, C.B. Embry, III, Laura Ann Zuehl, Wanda Lou Embry, Senator C.B. Embry, Jr., Jacob Zuehl, Barbara Ann Embry, Dale West, Meredith Embry, C.B. Embry, IV, Jamie McDaniel, Ohio County Magistrate Larry Morphew, Brandon Morphew, and Hartford Mayor Dean Minton.

The Kentucky General Assembly convened its 2015 Regular Session this week, and I was excited to begin as a member of the Senate Majority. Our priorities are summed up best as working to ensure quality Kentucky Jobs for Strong Kentucky Families.

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Thursday, January 8th, 2015

Sheriff Investigates Credit Card Skimming

According to Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward, several local individuals have had their credit cards skimmed. Although their cards never left their possession, someone has their card information and is making fraudulent charges on their accounts.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

Rich wins B.C.M.S. Geo Bee - AGAIN!

Geo Bee coordinator and teacher Cody Donalson, Champion Alex Rich, Runner-up Sarah Belcher, and retired teacher and Geo Bee moderator Becky Mudd

Butler County Middle School's 24th Annual Geography Bee was held Friday, December 19, 2014. Following several classroom rounds held in November, ten student finalists participated in the school-wide competition. Alex Rich, an 8th grade student, took the top prize. Rich won the B.C.M.S.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

Fiscal Court Discusses Right to Work

The Butler County Fiscal Court met in special session on Monday evening, January 5th at the Butler County Courthouse. It was the first meeting for new 5th District Magistrate Bobby Moore.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

Demand for Electric Power

UPDATE: Resume Normal Use of Electricity

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

Dockery Develops Coursework For Bluegrass Music Degree

Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky is developing a Bachelor's of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Bluegrass Music. Brescia is partnering with Owensboro Community and Technological College in a two by two degree program.

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

How this week’s bitter cold weather can damage Kentucky’s homes and businesses – and how it can be prevented

With the region’s low temperatures falling deep into (or below) the single digits this week, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance Companies wants home- and business-owners to be wary of the potential for damage around their property – especially from frozen or burst water pipes.

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

Oaks Elected President of Professional Marketing Association