Beech Tree News Network

Kentucky will be having a caucus instead of a typical primary this presidential election cycle and a few things will be different. People registered Democrat will not be affected by this caucus.  There will be a regular election in May for the Democratic presidential primary.

The caucus will be held on Saturday, March 5th, at the Morgantown Elementary School cafeteria from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be the only location to vote in Butler County. This caucus is only for registered Republicans in the county.  The registration deadline was December 31, 2015.

On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, Officer James Embry, Sgt. Denny Deweese and Chief Charles Swiney of the Morgantown Police Department executed search warrants at two different locations in Butler County.  The search warrants were obtained as a result of evidence discovered during the investigation of the numerous thefts from vehicles and burglaries that have occurred over the past month.  One search warrant was executed in Butler County and the other was executed within the city limits of Morgantown.

An investigation by Officer Brian Ward and Captain Paul Burden of the Morgantown Police Department led to the recovery of numerous items that were stolen by residents of Morgantown.  The value of the recovered property is approximately $4,000.  The property located had been stolen from cars, homes and a business in Morgantown.  Charges are pending against four (4) juveniles.
Remember to lock all doors to your residences and cars and report all suspicious activity to the Morgantown Police Department at 270 526-3662.

The Housing Authority of Morgantown held its monthly meeting in December at the Kent Manor Community Room.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Dossey.  Members in attendance included Dossey, Iris Moore, and Pam Staples.  The minutes were approved from the November meeting.  Housing Director Anita Jenkins reported they (the Housing Authority) had a clean audit with no findings.  She also reported that the Housing Authority’s attorney continues to respond to litigation with TLC over disputed property lines.

(Bowling Green, KY)-  Kentucky State Police Post 3 Commander Captain John Clark is reporting the following activity by the Troopers and Detectives for the month of December 2015.

    Citations:                      1,706
    Speed:                            590
    Seatbelt:                         111
    DUI Arrest:                        23
    Complaints:                  1,030
    Collisions Investigated:       93
    Criminal Cases Opened:      56
    Criminal Arrest:                 174

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 December 1-28th.
Civil Cases:
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc., vs. Vernon Hoover
Peggy Phelps vs. Eric Beal D/B/A S & E Construction
KY Housing Corporation vs. Lori Dockery
US Bank National Association vs. Angela Dockery
The Medical Center vs. David A. Hubbard

The final 2015 regular session of the Butler County Fiscal Court was held on Monday evening, December 28, 2015. All magistrates were present and were met with a brief agenda.

Guthrie visits Frankfort to turn in 2016 filing papers

UPDATES FROM BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF"S DEPARTMENT AND MORGANTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Time Line Provided by Butler County Sheriff’s Department:
December 24, 2015- Around 6:00am- Lonnie Woosley, James Embry, II and Sarah Bradley broke into David Woosley’s garage at 1811 Brownsville Road and stole 6 guns , tools, and car parts.

Butler County Water System, Inc., Simpson County Water District and Warren County Water District employees continually give back each year during the holiday season by sponsoring children and collecting toys.  The Employee Committee representing all three water utilities are working with the Butler County School System and Andrea’s Mission to make a brighter Christmas for 20 children.