Beech Tree News Network

The Barren River Initiative to Get Healthy Together (BRIGHT) Coalition has released its 2021 Community Health Assessment Survey, and aims to collect as many responses from residents of the 10-county Barren River Region as possible. The BRIGHT Coalition is made up of representatives from healthcare entities, public schools, local hospitals, and community advocates that work together to make the region a healthier place for all.

FRANKFORT— Domestic violence victims often face many barriers when it comes to escaping their abuser.

Two Kentucky lawmakers shared plans today with the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment that they hope will eliminate one of those barriers.

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, September 13, at the courthouse. All magistrates were in attendance.  Will Embry led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Butler County Judge-Executive Tim Flener presented a $10,000 check to the Butler County Ambulance Board. The money comes from the KBEMS Ambulance Block Grant, which the Ambulance Board applies for each year. In the past, the money has purchased cots and monitoring equipment. This year the Board plans to pay toward the principal on their new ambulance

Friday September 17, 2021, Judge Executive, Tim Flener, participated in the signing of the Constitution Week Proclamation.  This proclamation signing took place during citizenship week, that takes place from September 17 – 23. 

Roundhill, KY | Sept. 20, 2021 — Today, five conservation partners celebrated the largest dam removal in Kentucky history—the demolition of Lock and Dam #5 on the Green River. The Butler County event brought together The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and Kentucky Waterways Alliance.

National Suicide Prevention Day is Wednesday

On Saturday, September 11, at 9:11 a.m. on the Butler County Courthouse lawn, several local citizens gathered to honor the victims lost and the survivors of 20 years ago.

Senator Rand Paul stopped in Butler County on Wednesday afternoon, September 8, at the Butler County Extension Office.  The senator talked about Covid-19, the nation’s debt and budget, the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and the environment, among other items. Several community members and elected officials were present to meet the senator.  

On Tuesday night, September 14, 83 years of Butler County Farm Bureau were celebrated at the Butler County Extension Office.