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UPDATE: According to the OCSD, the victim’s name was Jhovany Cordova Cortes, 24, of Beaver Dam. He was identified by two individuals.

A man was killed Sunday evening after colliding with a snow plow on U.S. Highway 231 South.

According to a press release from the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), on Sunday around 5:30 p.m., the Ohio County 911 Dispatch Center received a call of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 231 South at the intersection of Lee Drive in Cromwell.

Proposal to Regulate Sales of E-Cigarettes Highlights Week Four of 2014 Regular Session- The fourth week of the 60-day legislative session is in the books, and while we await action on the budget bill several proposal were filed by House Republicans this past week for consideration.

Best Donuts has opened in Morgantown next to Cash Express.  Leang Thong is operating the store that is open Monday thru Friday 6:30am- 3:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 7:30am-1:30pm.  Best Donuts offers a variety on donuts, breakfast croissants, biscuits, muffins, and kolaches.  They will be serving coffee, cappuccino, soft drinks, milk, and juice.
Thong also has a store at 314 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  The donuts are made in Bowling Green and brought to Morgantown fresh on a daily basis.

Mandatory 10-digit dialing for local calls started today, and area code 364 is added to the same geographic area as the current area code 270.
Area code 364 was created in December 2012 when the PSC decided that the best way to meet the need for more telephone numbers in area code 270 was through the creation of an overlay, which superimposes a new area code over an existing area code.
Keep in mind that an overlay does not change current area code 270 numbers; everyone can keep their current number.The only change is the 10-digit dialing requirement for local calls.

Volunteer firemen responded to an early morning fire at 552 Belmont Church Road.  The house, which belongs to Richard Flener and Vonnie Flener, is a complete loss.  Richard Flener, who lives at the home, was working the yard when the house went up in flames a little before 6:00am.  

DEPOY — Bo Groves was awakened about 2 a.m. by a loud beating on his door. When he opened it, he saw his badly burned neighbor from across the street, Chad Watson, and Watson's young daughter, also badly burned, standing on his porch.

Groves brought them in, and Chad Watson said, "They're all gone. They're all gone."

Candidates drew for ballot positions on Thursday, January 30, at the Butler County Clerk office.  The final ballot for county and state primary elections has been set.

Butler County Judge-

1. David Fields (R)
2. Richie Bratcher(R)

Butler County Sheriff-

1. Bobbie Hooten (R)
2. Scottie Ward(R)

Butler County Jailer-

1. Ricky Romans(R)
2. Terry Fugate(R)

Butler County PVA-

1. Richard Embry (R)
2.  Suzanne Brosnan (R)

Butler County Magistrates:

Thomas Trent, Dewayne Basham, and Virgil Basham may be the neighbors you want.  The trio tracked down and captured two would-be burglars on Saturday, January 25.

The Circuit Court Clerks of Kentucky made 2013 a record year in the fight to save lives.  With over 900 Kentuckians on the waiting list for an organ transplant, the need is greater than ever.  The Circuit Clerks and their driver’s license staff make a significant impact by asking important questions while residents obtain a license of ID.

Morgantown is home to a new business that might put some money in the pockets of customers, as well as its owners.

Joseph and Kelly Henderson have opened the Green River Auction House, located at 1660 Beaver Dam Road in Morgantown. They will hold actions every Friday night at 6:00, with doors opening at 5:00 so that bidders can check out the merchandise.