Beech Tree News Network

The county of Butler, and Terry Fugate, Kelli Fugate, Rocky Tyree and Tessa Fugate, all individually, have been sued by Denise Johnson in connection with the death of Clifford Dewayne Johnson while he was lodged in the Butler County Jail.  The lawsuit was filed in United States District Court on April 17, 2013.  Johnson died December 9, 2012, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after being transported there by Butler County EMS on December 8.

4/26/13 UPDATE: Jason E. Britt pled guilty on Monday to causing the death of a Butler County man with a crossbow last October.  Britt entered a guilty plea in Warren Circuit Court to a charge of second degree manslaughter in the death of Ronnie Lee of O. J.

A splendid year has been had by the Morgantown Care and Rehab Volunteer Program! A record 37 medalists from the Presidential Awards exceeded and goal that may have been set. Varying age groups required different numbers of hours for recognition. There were 4 gold medalists, 13 silver, and 20 bronze recipients. We are so proud of these and other folks who have contributed. 

Good food, a business questionnaire, new chamber members and remaining festival sponsorships were some highlights of the April chamber luncheon held Thursday at the Cooperative Extension office. Food this month was supplied by Banock OES.

The Butler County Rural Development Association has been impacting the lives of Butler County citizens since 1957.  The concept of the Rural Development Program was that people working together could accomplish much more than working as a bunch of individuals.  The concept proved to be true and it continues to be true today. 

The Butler County Fiscal Court held a special session on Friday afternoon, April 19th, to handle some routine business matters, and hold a work session to address the county’s proposed nuisance ordinance.

More than $27 million in asphalt rehabilitation projects have been awarded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as the spring construction season gets underway.

The first asphalt projects of the season are distributed over 45 counties.

 “Maintaining our roadways is one of the most important responsibilities of the Transportation Cabinet,” Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said. “Well-maintained roads are safer for motorists. They’re also important for economic development and community growth.”

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 April 1-18.
Civil Cases:
PBI Bank, Inc. vs. William O. Royal- foreclosure
Green Tree Servicing, LLC. vs. Connie F. Johnson- contract
Citizens First Bank vs. Dewey McKee- foreclosure
PNC Bank vs. Angela Brown- foreclosure
The Medical Center vs. Travis W. Costello
Family Court:

Juniors Tristan Elmore, Tyler Johnson, Chanda Hampton, and Kayley Jarboe were selected to the prestigious Governor’s Scholars Program this week.  The Governor’s Scholars Program was established in 1983 with the goal to enhance the academic and personal growth of Kentucky’s future leaders.  The Butler County Students underwent a very long application process.  The GSP Application focuses on academic achievement, community service, honors, and awards.  The application also contains a leadership project and an essay.  Students also required two recommendations from teachers within their school