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Dr. Richard T.C. Wan retires after 48 years of service to Butler County

A crowd gathered at the BCHS Commons area on Friday night, December 27th, to pay tribute to a man that has become a community fixture since arriving in Butler County in 1966. Dr. Richard T.C. Wan will retire from his medical practice on January 1st. He has practiced medicine in Butler County for the past 48 years.

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Most Kentucky cities slowly recovering from recession, report says

Most of Kentucky's larger cities are slowly recovering from the global economic recession that began in 2008, according to a study released Thursday by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

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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 December 1-25.
Civil Cases:
The Medical Center vs. Joshua Miller
Patricia McKinney vs. Damon White
The Medical Center vs. April Costello
Anesthesia & Pain Specialists vs. Pattie Cherveny

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Guthrie Receives Award for Protecting Seniors

The American Life Sciences Innovation Council (ALSIC) presented Congressman Guthrie with the Medicare Access Champion Award.

“I am honored to receive this award,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I know how important it is for seniors to receive the specialized care they need and am proud to do all I can to help them.”

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Proctor Honored for 20 Years of Service

Debra Proctor, Community Action of Southern Kentucky's Butler County Coordinator for Community Services was recently honored for 20 years of service as an employee.
Pictured from left to right: Charity Parrish, Public Information Coordinator, Cheryl Allen, CEO, Logan County Judge Executive and Community Action Board Chairman Logan Chick, Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon, Debra Proctor, Monroe County Board Member Mae Pitcock, Edmonson County Judge Executive NE Reed, Edmonson County Board Member Vickie Walker and Hart County Judge Executive Terry Martin.

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Christmas is Time to Give Thanks, Hope for Future of Our Nation and Commonwealth

State Representative C.B. Embry, Jr.

When you think of the Christmas season, what comes to mind?  Perhaps going to your child’s holiday play at their school?  Or fighting the crowds at your local mall to get the newest smart phone?

For most of us, Christmas is a time to give thanks for what we have been given in the past 12 months, and share the goodwill with family and friends to remember why we celebrate Christmas every December.  It’s also about the hope we have on Christmas and every day for the future of our nation and our Commonwealth.

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Morgantown Christmas Parade 2013

 

Beech Tree news photographer Jeremy Hack captured the many faces of the Morgantown Christmas Parade on Saturday.  Also check out his video of the parade.

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Quality Christmas Parade 2013

 

The Quality community held their 11th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday.  With over 30 entries Highway 106 was packed with spectators.  Santa made an appearance along with tractors, classic vehicles, fire trucks, and Butler County High School NJROTC to mention a few.  Enjoy the pictures, it was a great parade….

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BCMS evacuated due to bomb threat

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, a possible bomb threat was discovered at Butler County Middle School.  Law enforcement officials were immediately notified and all students were evacuated to the Morgantown Elementary gymnasium.  Butler County Sheriff's Deputies and officers with the Morgantown Police Department have been searching the building.  The threat was apparently written on a bathroom wall. Parents were notified by the school's one-call system.  Middle school students were released on bus runs, walkers, and by parent pick-ups from M.E.S.  

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Council approves website bid from Yellowberri

The Morgantown City Council on Thursday night approved Yellowberri to build the new city website on a unanimous vote.   Council member Allen Meredith made the motion and Council member Gary Southerland provided the second.  The discussion on the website has been a lengthy one spanning back to early 2013. The website vote was recently delayed as the council investigated the possibility of a conflict of interest as Yellowberri co-owner Josh Hampton also sits on Morgantown's Housing Authority Board.

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