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During the week of March 14th, members of the Butler County ATC Health Occupations Students of America, attended the State Leadership meeting in Louisville, Ky.  Pictured above: Bottom Row:  Aly Willoughby, Teresa Rogers, Meagan Phelps, Back Row: Matthew Flener, Destiney Reneer, Bailee Dowell, Trevor Cardwell, Kayla Cortez, Mahkala Burden, Austin VonAxelson.

Quincy Proctor left Kelly's Quality Salon Tuesday afternoon with the new look she had been wanting without costing her a dime. How? Proctor had been selected as the Beech Tree News Fan of the Month for February. As the Fan of the Month, Proctor received a $50 gift card to the Butler County business of her choice.

"At Kelly's, you always walk out looking your best and this gift card came just in time for a new spring look," said Proctor. "I want to thank the Beech Tree Family for all the work they do keeping the citizens of Butler County informed," she added.

A North Butler Elementary student was selected Butler County Winner in the 2011-2012 Grandparent of the Year essay contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky, the Kentucky Retired Teachers, and the Butler County Retired Teachers' Association.  Zachary Whittinghill, of Roundhill, is among thousands of Kentucky fifth graders who participated in the 11th Annual Essay competition for  2011-2012.  Students submitted essays answering why "My Grandparent should be the AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year"  to their 5th grade teachers who select the school's winner.  Each participating school winner and s

UPDATE:The  2001 Hyundai was driven by Kayla Phelps, 18, of Beaver Dam, according to a release from the state police. Phelps and her passengers, Melinda Phelps, 18, and Cindy Cockrel, 39, both of Morgantown, refused medical treatment at the scene. Deputy Hooten was taken by ambulance to The Medical Center, where he was treated and released. KSP Trooper Brian McKinney investigated the accident.

The Butler County Fiscal Court handled a full slate of routine business on Monday night in their regular monthly meeting for March.

In the first installment of "Know Your Boards," Beech Tree News examines all of the boards that serve the city of Morgantown. Next, Beech Tree News takes a look at all of the boards that serve Butler County. Beech Tree News made open records requests to both the City and County governments for a complete list of their boards, board members, salary, meeting time, and board description to provide our readers with accurate information.

An on-duty Butler County school bus driver was arrested on Friday afternoon and charged with DUI. Sandra Ford (Blair), 55, is charged with multiple counts following her arrest by Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward.

According to Ward he received a call at approximately 3:45 p.m. that Ford was operating Butler County Schools bus #30 while intoxicated. The call came form a parent who learned of Ford’s alleged condition from their child, who was a passenger on the bus.

The Morgantown City Council met for over two hours Thursday night in its regular meeting for March. The Mayor and all council members were present.

Jamie Ward of Morgantown won $100 from Super Wash. Johnny Dalton presented her the check.  Super Wash has been in Morgantown for over eight years.  Ward won the Holiday Promotion that ran from November thru January. According to Dalton all entries were sent to the corporate office and they announced the winners.

"I want to thank Super Wash, it is always nice to win," said Ward.

There are currently approximately 350 combination self-serve and brushless automatic car washes operating under the Super Wash trademark in 21 different states from coast to coast.

Four Butler County High School students have been recommended by faculty/staff members for February student of the month honors based on attendance, promptness to class, participation in class, grades or attitude.  These students are Alexis Keown, Cayli Bevil, Amanda Fleming and Noah Gary.

Alexis Keown is the 9th grade daughter of Jon Keown and Amanda and Eric Hatcher.  She participates in FCCLA.  Her future plans are to attend college and become a pediatrician or an elementary teacher.