Beech Tree News Network

Government watchdogs are celebrating this month the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Open Records Act. It has withstood the test of time as an indispensable tool for a variety of individuals and interest groups seeking to hold public officials accountable.

LIfeSkills, Inc. in Morgantown honored employees who have dedicated decades of service and hard work with a ceremony Wednesday.

 Roger Cardwell was honored for 32 years of service. 

Richard Lindsey was honored for 29 years of service.

Michael B. Gary Jr. graduated from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science in December of 2015. Gary took his state board exam in Louisville, KY and became licensed to practice embalming in the state of Kentucky in March of 2016. In addition to being state licensed, Gary also earned his National Board Certification in December of 2015.

Butler County's rich traditions of arts and music were on full display Saturday outside of the Green River Museum in Woodbury. Artisans, basket makers, wood craftsmen, musicians, history buffs, Butler County residents and others filled the grounds at 4353 Woodbury Loop Saturday as the museum in Woodbury opened for the 2016 season. 

Runners and walkers of all ages returned from the 5k Run/Walk with newly created colorful splotches on their t-shirts. The Butler County Relay For Life held their first 5K Color Run/Walk Saturday. 

The course started and ended at Morgantown Elementary, meandering through downtown Morgantown. 

Southcentral Kentuckians who had ties to St. Catharine College are reacting with shock and sadness after the small Catholic school in Springfield announced this week that it will soon close permanently.

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 May 15- 31st.

Family Court:

Jamie Farmer vs. Farmer John

Stephanie Faith Todd vs. Derrick Lee Todd

Jacob Legge vs. Billie Lei Legge

Maria Estes Neal vs. Ian Matthew

Tracy Cowles vs. Donald Cowles

Civil Cases:

Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center (MCRC) sponsored the Morgantown-Butler County Chamber's monthly luncheon.  MCRC is owned by Signature Health Care.
Amy Phelps, the administrator of MCRC, presented the program along with Jamie Howard, Admission Director, and Chaplin Derek Cain.
"Our vision is to radically change the landscape of Health Care forever.  Everybody, including me, completes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training so we can better serve our residents. MCRC is the home to 122 residents right here in your community," said Phelps. 

A local church is turning 20-years old and a party is planned for Saturday, June 4, to celebrate the occasion.  Morgantown Community Church, most commonly referred to as M.C.C.

While some Butler Countians enjoyed a day off work on May 30 and used the time to relax or spend time with family and friends, others gathered on the courthouse lawn at 11:00 to honor fallen service men and women during the annual Memorial Day service.  The Green River Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution planned and hosted this year’s event.