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The Morgantown City Council spent a lengthy meeting Thursday night on the condition of softball fields, discussion of mayoral and council salaries, and an update on the city website.
 

Morgantown Elementary was recently recognized by the Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education for receiving the designation of a Kentucky High-Progress School under the 2012-2013 Unbridled Learning Assessment and Accountability System.  A high-progress school is a school that is in the top 10 percent of improving schools among similar schools in the state.  In his letter to Morgantown Elementary Principal Greg Woodcock,  Commissioner Holliday said, “Morgantown Elementary School is a model of positive change for other schools in Kentucky.”  Commi

Three years ago I was elected to the office of 3rd district Magistrate.  Since that time I have been blessed to work for the citizens of Butler County.  I have helped the fiscal court standardize employment procedures, standardizing wages based on skills and accountabilities, and helped create ordinances to better protect Butler County.  I have worked closely with our river ferries and county road department to help improve efficiency, service, and cut cost.  I have and will continue to be consistent and fair while looking for practical fact based solutions to topics that involve Butler Cou

The Butler County Child Development classes will conduct a Playschool for preschool children.  The days will be Tuesdays for 2 ½ and 3 year-olds, Wednesdays for 4 year-olds and Fridays for 5 year-olds; however, we are willing to work with parents on scheduling.  Children who are presently enrolled in kindergarten are not eligible to attend.  All children must be potty-trained.

The 18th Annual Butler County FFA Farm Toy and Antique Tractor Show was held March 8, 2014 from 9-3 pm at the Butler County High School. Over 11 vendors were on hand along with toy farm displays, and toy tractors.  The Corn play box was also a great hit.

The Butler County Board of Education regular monthly meeting focused on makeup days in the current school calendar and whether to cancel part or all of spring break.  Superintendent Scott Howard told the Board that 19 days of school have been missed so far, and the school district has to meet a state requirement of 170 days of instruction.  Currently the school district is three days past the scheduled last day of school of May 30.
 

A North Butler Elementary student was selected Butler County Winner in the 2013-2014 Grandparent of the Year essay contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky, the Kentucky Retired Teachers, and the Butler County Retired Teachers' Association.  Rayna Beller of Morgntown, is among thousands of Kentucky fifth graders who participated in the 13th Annual Essay competition for 2013-2014. Rayna was recognized at the meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers.

The Postal Service has concluded the Post Plan review process for the Aberdeen Post Office.  Customer survey responses, input from the community meeting, and the operational needs of the Postal Service were considered in the implementation decision.

Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Reaunetta Hatcher of Morgantown, Kentucky has earned the use of a new Chevy Cruze as a result of her outstanding achievements in her Mary Kay business.

The Butler County Fiscal Court met Monday, March 10th at the Woodbury Museum. While the meeting was classed as a special session because of the change in venue, it was the Court's regular March meeting. Fifth District Magistrate Keith Daugherty was absent from the meeting. Several visitors were at the meeting including 2nd District Magistrate candidate Dale Willis, and Morgantown Mayoral Candidate Billy Phelps.