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Butler County Retired Teachers Recognize Essay and Spelling Bee Winners

Pictured above is Jonah being recognized at the Butler County Retired Teachers' Association meeting on March 13th. L-R  Deanna Jenkins (aunt), Wendy Swift (mother), Jonah Swift, Linda Fay Tines (grandmother), Phyllis Cook (BCRTA essay coordinator), Katie Wilson (teacher), Chad Flener (principal)

A Morgantown Elementary School student was selected Butler County Winner in the 2016-2017 "Grandparent of the Year" essay contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers' Association (KRTA).

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The 18th Annual Great Teddy Bear Motorcycle Run To Benefit the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center

Bowling Green, KY.- On April 1st 2017 riders will meet at the rally point for the 18th Annual Great Teddy Bear Run at the Warren County Justice Center at 1001 Center Street. On-site registration begins at 9:00 A.M. (CST) where riders register; receive wrist bands and line up for the parade.
The parade leaves at 11:15 A.M. SHARP escorted by the Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky Blue Knights. Riders are expected to arrive around 12:15 P.M. at the Harry Davidson Bowling Green store located at 251 Cumberland Trace.

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48,000 Receive Sight & Celebrated in March by KY Circuit Court Clerks

Judge Acree’s full Gift of Life Story and others are available on www.trustforlife.org/kentucky-stories

March is National Eye Donor Month, a special time to honor those who donate their corneas after death to give others sight.  More than 48,000 Americans have their sight restored each year as a result of corneal transplants and can once again see loved ones and the colors of the world.

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Gare White Joins McPherson Realty and Auction

Bobby McPherson, Principle Broker announces our newest team member, Gare White.

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Butler County Among "Gold" Counties in Statewide Campaign for Organ Donation

Butler County Circuit Court Clerk's office earned Gold status in the 2016 Legends Campaign by going the extra mile to support the lifesaving mission of organ donation.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest

Morgantown, KY (March 10, 2017)-  Trooper Keith Lowe conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 GMC Yukon for speeding on the William Natcher Parkway in Butler County yesterday at approx. 12:22 pm.  During the stop contact was made with a passenger in the vehicle, 24-year-old Orlando Robinson Jr. of Owensboro.  Through investigation, it was discovered that Robinson was in possession of a clear bag that contained a white powder substance that is believed to be cocaine.

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Deeds and Courthouse News

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record. The following records are from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and cover February 16th- March 7th.

Civil Cases:
Citibank vs. Sue Abbott
Wells Fargo Bank vs. Jami Marie Edwards
Sharon Deweese vs. Heather Childress
 Medical Center vs. Angela Isenberg

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WKU Bridge Building Competition A Success for BCMS Students

Picture Captions:  Picture 1- 2017 BCMS Bridge Team  L-R: First Row- Caleb York, Tommy Hunt, Hailey Pierson-Hoffman; L_R Second Row- Lita Litten, Kobe Annis, James Johnson; Top Row - Bridge Building Coach Dennis McCrocklin.

On Saturday, March 4, the 22nd annual Regional Bridge Building Competition was held at the WKU Center for Research and Development in Bowling Green.  This competition was open to all area schools.  There were six qualifying contestants from Butler County Middle School who entered bridges in the middle school division. 

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House Passes ‘Tim Tebow’ Bill; Paves Way for Home Schoolers to Participate in Public School Extracurricular Activities

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 7, 2017) – Today, The Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 58, informally dubbed the ‘Tim Tebow’ bill. If signed into law, House Bill 58 would allow homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities for the school in their respective district.

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Planning underway for Playschool 2017

The Butler County Child Development classes will conduct a Playschool for preschool children.  The days will be Tuesdays for 2 ½ and 3 year-olds, Wednesdays for 4 year-olds and Fridays for 5 year-olds; however, we are willing to work with parents on scheduling.  Children who are presently enrolled in kindergarten are not eligible to attend.  All children must be potty-trained.

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