Beech Tree News Network

I am Steve Givens and I am seeking re-election for First District Magistrate in Butler County.  I have been your First District Magistrate for the past 12 years, and hope to continue to do so for the next four years.  I enjoy serving on the Fiscal Court and helping to improve our community.  We have been working on several projects for next year that we are very excited about.

Around 4:19pm on Wednesday afternoon a vehicle went through Lindsey’s Market on Hwy 79.  Michael L. Hutchison (DOB 3/1/81) of Oak Ridge Road, claims that a van stopped in front of him and he could not stop, so he left the road, went through the parking lot, and into the building. 

Mrs. Kathy Goff, Assistant Superintendent for Warren County Public Schools was honored on Friday, March 28, 2014 by the Bowling Green Rights Commission.  The 2014 National Theme was “Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment”.  Mrs. Goff was nominated by Mrs. Juliet Banks.  The ceremony was held at La Gala in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

County Clerk Shirley E. Givens would like to remind citizens about important dates upcoming for the 2014 primary election.

The last day to register to vote in Butler County is April 21st.

Absentee voting will be held at the County Clerk’s office beginning May 5th, and will run through May 19th at 4pm.

Absentee voting registration deadline is May 13th.

Election workers are reminded that Election School will be April 24th at 5:30 in the BCHS Commons Area.

Election day is Tuesday, May 20th. The following candidates will be on the ballot...

Ingram Brothers, LLC offers an incentive program for their drivers and this year 13 drivers qualified for the $5000 grand prize give away.  All drivers at Ingram Brothers compete in a performance based awards program.  Performance goals set by the company include; Fuel mileage performance, Safety performance, Customer Service, and other goals which are reviewed and awarded monthly.  The 13 drivers recognized are drivers who have meet maximum performance g

Butler County Fiscal Court met in special session on Thursday, March 27th. The short agenda contained only for items for the attention of magistrates.

The Court gave approval to advertise for a relief operator for a relief ferry boat operator. The previous relief operator is now a full-time employee, precipitating the need for a new relief operator. The position will pay $10.50 per hour, and will be advertised in both Butler and Ohio counties.

The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon on Thursday, March 27. This months luncheon was sponsored by C&L Used Cars, Butler County Farm Bureau, Hidden Valley, Blackhawk Composites, Logan Telephone Cooperative, Green River Feed Mill, Building Bridges 4 Life, and Smith Funeral Home. Guest speaker was Jennifer Capps of the American Red Cross regarding disaster preparedness.

As I announce my candidacy for the office of Butler County Judge Executive, I want to say that Butler County and its citizens are an important part of how I have lived my adult life.  I have always been proud to say "I am from Butler County".  I would also like to say THANK YOU to all our Emergency Personnel.   I know they put their lives on the line every day to take care of our citizens. These services need the support of our County Government.

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 4-24.

Civil Cases:
The Medical Center vs. Sherry Dawn Embry
Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance vs. Garvin Hunt

The Butler County Conservation District will be hosting their annual tree giveaway next Thursday, April 3rd beginning at 9:30am.

Christine Oelschlager from the KY Division of Forestry will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the seedlings.

 There will be a limit of 5 hardwoods and 5 pines per person, while supplies last.

 Trees available:
 Wild Plum
Chinese Chestnut
 Northern Red Oak
 White Oak
 Black Walnut
 White Ash
 Loblolly Pine