Beech Tree News Network

Tis’ the season! This Friday, December 6 the Butler County Arts Guild is hosting the Celebration of Lights and Sounds 6:30-8:30 PM at the community mural on the Morgantown Square.  Barring potential bad weather, the event is set to feature a tree lighting, performances by members of the Butler County High School Band & Choir, holiday art, free hot chocolate & coffee, traditional Christmas carols, warm fires and possibly a visit from Santa himself!

 "We at the Mission would like to thank those who support the ministry here. We are blessed to be supported by the postal employees, various school classes and organizations, many Churches, giving individuals, and various community organizations. Many in Butler County would be very negatively affected without this help to keep us supplied with needed resources. Please keep in mind, we are NOT affiliated with government funding. We are 100% funded by Churches and the community," said Garry McKinney, Mission Director.

Warren RECC will host a meet and greet reception for W. Scott Ramsey, the Cooperative’s new Chief Executive Office (CEO).  Warren RECC members will have the opportunity to meet and speak with Ramsey, a native of Union County, Kentucky, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the electric power industry.  Ramsey is only the sixth person in the Cooperative’s 75 year history to serve in this capacity.

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 November 19-30.

The Morgantown City Council addressed several issues at a special called meeting Tuesday night, but it took action on just a portion of its agenda.
 

 A new diversion will open on US 231 in Butler County on Friday, Nov. 29. The widening project of US 231 from mile point 9 (Natcher Parkway) to mile point 11 (KY 403) will continue, but motorists need to be aware of the new diversion. Lane restrictions will begin at 7 a.m. and may continue throughout the day until 5 p.m. Motorists need to slow down and use caution when traveling through the area. The speed limit is 35mph.

The Morgantown Mission gave away over 100 food boxes for Thanksgiving on Monday, November 25th. On November 8th the second Annual Morgantown Mission Radio-thon on WLBQ 1570 AM raised over $5,000 for the holiday food boxes.  Morgantown Mission director Garry McKinney picked up the turkeys on Monday morning and families were waiting in the parking lot for their boxes. 

This holiday season, North Butler Elementary will stage a performance of “Yes, Virginia The Musical,” an original production based on a true story of 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who wrote a letter to the New York Sun newspaper in 1897, inquiring about the existence of Santa Claus. The school musical program debuted last year as part of Macy’s holiday “Believe” campaign and was performed by elementary and middle schools nationwide.

UPDATE: The Annual Boys & Girls Club’s Radio Auction was held on Saturday in the lobby of Morgantown Bank & Trust.  Bruce White and Tom Jones hit the air waves on WLBQ 1570 AM at 8:00am and the phones started ringing.  By the end of the auction the grand total raised was $8,879. 

Give something that means something and offer hope-  The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difficult.

The American Red Cross’ Give Something that Means Something winter campaign runs through Jan. 6, 2014, and encourages eligible donors to give something meaningful this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for hospital patients in need.