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The Covid-19 pandemic has had far reaching affects-beyond the health of those who have contracted the virus. Many businesses have suffered as restrictions have had them closed or heavily constrained. Now, as businesses have begun to reopen under at least slightly normal circumstances, they face a shortage of coins.

(Morgantown, KY), July 8, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee.

FRANKFORT -- Most new laws approved during this year’s regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15.

An April incident involving two Butler County men at a Logansport Road residence is prompting allegations of assault.

On Sunday, July 5, the Butler County Sheriff's office was dispatched to Josh Tichenor's residence at 32 C. Beck Road, Cromwell, Kentucky. A 2005 Isuzu box truck had been stolen. Tichenor had a video of an individual driving away with his truck, which contained two zero-turn mowers, weedeaters, a blower, and a hedge trimmer. On July 4, around 5:15 a.m. a minivan, or small SUV, pulled up and let out an individual, who went around behind the camera and then entered the truck and drove away.

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis.  Courthouse information contained in this article is a matter of public record.  The following information is from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and covers

Kentucky reported 371 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday, the most ever found on one day, and that pushed the seven-day rolling average to a new high.

One of the major obstacles to dealing with substance abuse is the stigma it still has among many people, so the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce says it has launched a major effort "to help Kentuckians struggling with substance-use disorder, assist businesses in developing recovery-friendly work environments, and engage Kentuckians interested in smart criminal-justice reforms."

Warmer temperatures mean an increased risk of death for children, pets

The shifting of personnel and positions within the Butler County Sch