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Severe weather possible off and on for next few days

There could be two or three rounds of severe weather in Western Kentucky during the next few days, the National Weather Service said.
After a lull early Monday, another round of severe weather could appear Monday into Monday night. A third round is possible Tuesday but the weather service said the risk Tuesday appears to be low compared to the first two rounds.

The NWS office in Jackson said severe weather and heavy rainfall is possible for Eastern Kentucky Monday through Tuesday.

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BC Sheriff's Department Makes Drug Arrest

After an ongoing investigation the Butler County Sheriff’s Department and the Kentucky State Police made a significant drug arrest on Wednesday.  A search at 1333 Brownsville Road, resulted in 143 packages of Synthetic Marijuana (Spice).  Michael S. Huff (DOB 10/1/78) was arrested and charged with trafficking in synthetics, 2nd subsequent offense.  Huff had also had an active warrant from Taylor County for the same offense.

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City of Morgantown Website Makes Debut

The City of Morgantown is pleased to announce the debut of its municipal website www.morgantown-ky.com! The website will include information for all people, residents and non-residents. The site will be all inclusive providing information on the City History, Forms and Permits, a City Directory, and all events happening inside the City and Park.

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Local "Creative Patriotic Art" Winners Recognized

On Thursday April 17, the local first, second, and third place winners for the "Art For Heroes" competition on the high school level were recognized. Third place was Ty-Thomas Evans Houston, second place went to Destiny Phelps, and first place was awarded to Sylvia Hardesty.

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UPDATE: Arrest Following Fire on Sawmill Road

This house fire occurred on Sunday, April 20, 2014.

 UPDATE: The fires on Sawmill Road may have come to an end as an arrest was made on Wednesday. David Autry, 51 of Morgantown was charged with arson, second degree and lodged in the Butler County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond. The Kentucky State Police and the ATF/Bowling Green Fire Department Arson Task Force led the investigation

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Embry Honored for Service to People of 17th District

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2014) – Rep. C.B. Embry, Jr., R-Morgantown (center), was honored in the House during the last day of the 2014 Regular Session for his 12 years of service to the people of the 17th District. Rep. Embry is leaving the House to run for a seat in the Kentucky Senate. Joining Rep. Embry are (from left to right) Rep. Dennis Keene, House Speaker Greg Stumbo, Rep. Jim DeCesare, and House Republican Floor Leader Jeff Hoover. (Photo: LRC Public Information)

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Progressive Agriculture Safety Day

The 2014 Progressive Agriculture Saftey Day for the fourth graders of Butler County was a huge success.  A total of 171 students from Morgantown Elementary and North Butler Elementary enjoyed the day at the Charles T. Black Park.  The Kids On the Block kicked off the opening session with a presentation on Fire Safety. Groups rotated through eight prestations during the day:

Personal Safety- Kathy Fugate

Gun Safety- Lloyd Saylor

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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 March 25- April 15.

Civil Cases:
PNC Bank vs. Defendants of Dorthy Marie Rager
Andrew Neighbors vs. Cody Lockhart
Chad Cathey vs. Ally Bank Corp.

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Farmers in Butler County can sign-up for the Livestock Indemnity Program

Morgantown, KY, April21, 2014- The Butler County Farm Service Agency is currently conducting sign-up for the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to eligible producers who suffered losses in calendar year 2012.

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Kaitlin Harrison named the 2014 Kentucky Young Dietitian of the Year

Kaitlin Harrison, RD, LD is congratulated by Wayne Meriwether, MHA, Chief Executive Officer at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center upon being named the 2014 Kentucky Young Dietitian of the Year by the Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has named Kaitlin Harrison, RD, LD as the 2014 Kentucky Young Dietitian of the Year. Kaitlin serves as the clinical dietitian and Director of Nutrition Services at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield.
 

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