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Just before 12:15 p.m., a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer and a Chrysler Sebring occurred in the parking lot of the Green River Feed Mill.

Morgantown Elementary’s Academic Team participated in Regional Governor’s Cup at Lincoln Elementary on Saturday, March 17, 2012. The following team members were awarded medals in the following events:

Cooper Ingram- 5th in Science Assessment

Alyssa Swift - 2nd in Written Composition

Alex Rich - 2nd in Social Studies Assessment

Cooper Ingram - 3rd in Social Studies Assessment

Alyssa Swift - 1st (Grand Champion) in Language Arts Assessment

The 2012 spring testing window is quickly approaching. Before beginning the new testing system known as K-PREP, BCMS paused to honor the accomplishments of students on the 2011 K.C.C.T. 

On Saturday, March 24th at 1:00pm, Morgantown Bank and Trust held their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Charles T. Black City Park.

Over 150 residents of Morgantown seemed more than happy to brave the rain to watch as their children ran for eggs that were hidden among the grass.

Sgt. Robert Gregory was born and raised in Morgantown, KY. He has been in the Marine Corps for seven years and recently he received a Bronze Star with V Combat Distinguishing Device. This is the fourth-highest combat award in the United States Armed Forces. The Bronze Star is awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service; The V is to denote personal valor (combat heroism) in combat with an armed enemy of the United States.

The Butler County High School concert band and wind ensemble traveled to Madisonville for a festival on Friday. Both concert band and wind ensemble received distinguished ratings. The wind ensemble received perfect ones on their performance.

Butler County Middle School Band, under the direction of Mr. Boyce Flener, also scored Distinguished at the concert band festival. (Photo submitted by Kim Flener)

The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon on Thursday, March 22 at the Butler County Extension Service office. Chamber President Jamie Chaney welcomed all of those in attendance including the visitors. The meal was catered by the Butler County Homemakers.

After the meal, Chaney presented the Community Improvement Award to the Aberdeen Trading Post. (pictured at the top). Co-owner Brenda Brooks  accepted the award. The Aberdeen Trading Post is located at 2222 Beaver Dam Road, and they are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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 County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and cover March 1 – March 15, 2012.

Civil Cases:
Lein Solutions, LLC vs. William West, et al
In RE: Petition of Renee Summers to Perpetuate Testimony
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Constance Wells
National Collegiate Student Loan vs. Melissa Snodgrass
JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Debra Goff

The Butler County Board of Education held a brief meeting last night at the Butler County Education Complex.  The Board recognized bridge building teams from the Green River School and the Butler County Middle School for winning their division of the 2012 BRIMS Regional Bridge Building Championship; North Butler Elementary student Kari McClelland, the winner of the District Wide Spelling Bee; and Hunter Peay of the Next Generation Student Council.

Seven TSA members attended the state competitions in Louisville last Thursday – Saturday, March 15th – 17th.

The first two listed below were on-site competitions:
· On Demand Video: The team of Kayley Jarboe, Sydney Wilson and Kelsey Jenkins finished 2nd in the state in.

· Promotional Graphics: Timmy Carroll finished 2nd in the state in.