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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

On April 16, 2013, at 6:45 P.M., Kentucky State Police Trooper Brian McKinney responded to the William Natcher Parkway regarding a single vehicle injury collision.

UPDATE: The suspect is described as a white male with a grey beard. He left the scene in an older  model tan Chevrolet Silverado truck with a blue Mitt Romney sticker on the back window. He was last seen heading north on Highway 231.

If you have any information, contact the Warren County Sheriff's Office at 270-842-1633 or Crime Stoppers at 270-781-CLUE.

The Butler County Board of Education met last night at Morgantown Elementary School and spent much of a short meeting recognizing student and faculty accomplishments.  Only three members and Superintendent Scott Howard were in attendance; Amy Hood-Hooten and Charles Price.
 

According to officials at Butler County High School an individual or individuals are trying to scam money from local residents using the Butler County High School Football team and the Butler County Band as fronts.

Alex Bonilla graduated from Butler Co.

On Saturday, April 13 the community came together to create a lasting artistic impression on the City of Morgantown in the form of a mural.  Located on the side of Bratcher's Auto Parts, next to the Butler County Courthouse, the colorful mural contains elements from our county's rich history in agriculture and river trade while giving a nod to our future with technology and education.  More than 150 citizens, ages 2 to 80, joined in the painting of the mural.