Beech Tree News Network

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on July 24th at the Butler County Courthouse.  All magistrates were in attendance. 
County Attorney Richard "Dick" Deye shared with the court a letter of clarification from the Kentucky Association of Counties concerning Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) for advertising and accepting bids.
"We need to review this information and consider some possible changes to the wording on accepting bids for the county," said Deye.

CLICK HERE  for Mr. Deye's letter:Deye Letter.pdf

Three Pit Bulls attacked one individual initially and two others that attempted to help at a Dimple Road address on Thursday, July 20.  The incident took place at approximately 6:10 p.m.

A single-car crash on July 25 sent two individuals to the hospital with serious injuries.  The incident took place on the William Natcher Parkway (around mile marker 21) at approximately 5:29 p.m.

A local grocery store in north Butler County was the scene of an armed robbery on Sunday night, July 30.  Aberdeen Grocery, located at 40 Caneyville Road, was robbed at gunpoint by a single assailant, making off with an undisclos

Roundhill, KY (July 30, 2017)- At 5:43 PM,  Kentucky State Police, Post 3 Bowling Green responded to Region Road near KY 70 in Butler County, to investigate a single vehicle injury collision.  Preliminary investigation revealed that Elizabeth Cockrell (36) of Roundhill, KY was operating a 2002 Mercury SUV and was traveling southbound when she lost control of her vehicle and exited the right shoulder of Region Road.  Cockrell’s vehicle then reentered the roadway and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to travel across Region Road before striking an embankment and overturning.   

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, marks United Way of Southern Kentucky’s ninth annual Day of Caring. Over 55 individuals volunteered at the Butler County Public Libary and the Morgantown Mission.

The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Alford's Automotive and Tires on Friday.  Lonnie Alford recently opened the business at 903 Caneyville Road, at the intersection of KY 70 & 79N.

Bowling Green, KY (July 27, 2017)- At 5:27 PM,  Kentucky State Police, Post 3 Bowling Green responded to the William Natcher Parkway at the 20 mile marker to investigate a single vehicle injury collision.  Preliminary investigation revealed that Corey N. Millay (27), of Morgantown, KY was operating a 2005 Toyota passenger car and was traveling southbound when she exited the right shoulder of the roadway, striking an embankment.  Millay’s vehicle then reentered the roadway traveling across both lanes coming to final rest in the median of the Natcher Parkway.  

On Saturday, July 22, several people came together at Butler County Middle School for a benefit for the Morgantown Mission Helping Hands fund, raising $3,681.  Organizer Janesa Webster said, “During our spring revival at Richland, I felt God calling me to do a community outreach project in our county.

Final Finish has expanded their business to Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Ingram family purchased Southern Kentucky Collision Center in December of 2016 and took over the operation in January. A ribbon-cutting was held by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce on July 12th at the 2705 Pioneer Drive location.
The Ingrams purchased the business from Tony Willis, who will continue to manage the Bowling Green location, which currently has ten employees.