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In a special called meeting on June 20, the Morgantown City Council approved the second reading of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget for the city of Morgantown. The annual operating budget began on July 1, 2022 and will remain in use through June 30, 2023. Money is allocated for the budget through eight funds.

The 2022 Green River Catfish Festival Terrapin Race was held on Monday, July 4^th with 268 terrapins competing in the annual event.  There were 16 heats, with winners from first to fifth place, with first place in each heat competing in a championship race. Each heat race paid out five places $20 for first place, $15 for second, $10 for third, and $5 each for fourth and fifth place.

UPDATED INFORMATION: Butler County Judge-Executive Tim Flener stated Sunday afternoon that Morgantown Care and Rehabiliatation had confirmed that the facility (MCRC) had 29 residents and 22 staff members who have tested postive for COVID-19. Judge Flener will be on Out on a Limb - WLBQ 101.5/103.5 - tomorrow morning, along with Dr.

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on August 13, 2018, at the Butler County Courthouse.  Magistrates Stevie Givens, Johnny Tuck, Chad Tyree, David Whittinghill, and Bobby Moore were all in attendance.  The court approved lowering the 2018-19 tax rates on real estate by taking the compensating rate of 8.0, this was made possible due to an increase in property values. The 2017 rate was 8.2.

"When I came into office the tax rate was 8.9 and now it is 8.0; I commend the fiscal court for their management," said Judge David Fields.

 The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce has a new face.  Jessica Webb has been hired as the new part-time secretary.  She is married to Joshua Webb and they have a 4-year old son, Ty.  Jessica is the daughter of Jason and Debbie Elms, and Cindy Beckner. 

 If you need housing in Morgantown, it may just be a click away.  The Housing Authority of Morgantown has a new website that they hope will be an asset to those in need of housing.  The address is: http://www.mtownha.org

Butler County High School recognized several students with awards and scholarships with a program held on Tuesday, May 23. Below is a list of the awarded students:

It was standing room only last week at the Eva J.

In a letter to its members, the Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce on December 22, 2016, is reporting that "on December 20, 2016 certain inconsistencies were discovered in our accounts" and that consequently the employee in question has been terminated from the Chamber.  The letter was written by James Runion,  as president of the Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce,  and on behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors.