Beech Tree News Network

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 Circuit Clerk’s and Butler County Clerk’s offices and covers:

September 1 – September 30, 2023

The Green River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution asks, “do you have a patriotic family tree?”  On November 4, from 12pm-3pm, at the Butler County Public Library, NSDAR members will host a Genealogy Research and Application Workshop. Attendees can bring the information they have available and receive assistance in research for a DAR, SAR or C.A.R. application.

Butler County Fiscal Court met at the courthouse on Monday, October 9. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Boys Scouts Troop 208. All magistrates attended - Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Allen Smith, David Whittinghill and Dillon Bryant.

Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Deputy Andrew Hunstad from the Police Academy.  

Deputy Hunstad graduated on October 5 and received an Academic Award for being in the Top Three of his class.

A veteran, Hunstad served in the Army and currently serves in the Reserves. He is a graduate of Greenwood High School and lives on Brownsville Road. 

"I have always been interested in law enforcement and look forward to serving the community," said Hunstad.

Deputy Hunstad will continue working as a bailiff and patrol.  

The annual FRYSC warm winter coat event, for any student in Butler County Schools in need of a coat, will take place on 10/25/2023.  

KCDHH reminds Kentuckians that hearing protection is important at all ages

*November 7, 2023  *ELECTION DAY*

PLACES TO VOTE    6AM-6PM

Detectives with Pennyrile Narcotics and the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office conducted a two-month operation.

Over the course of the two-month operation, detectives purchased and/or seized over 23 ounces of methamphetamine, ½ ounces of marijuana, 1 indoor marijuana grow, 1 outdoor marijuana grow, 1 ounce of cocaine, and recovered 1 stolen vehicle. 15 individuals total were charged/indicted as a result of the operation.

The following are statistics based off of the operation:

FRANKFORT — Last year, the Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation to collect statewide data on domestic violence.

FRANKFORT -- College graduation and retention rates are on the rise in Kentucky, and graduate degree production increased 9.8%, according to the 2023 Progress Report from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.