Beech Tree News Network

The May 21Primary Election in Butler County yielded mostly predictable results.

On May 21 at approximately 10:13 am, the Butler County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Woodbury Loop Road. Deputy Trey Flener arrived on the scene to find a 2008 Honda Accord in the middle of the road in front of the residence of 5289 Woodbury Loop. The driver, Jennifer M. Johnson (DOB 9/25/85) of 214 E. Morrison Street, Morgantown, had been ejected from the vehicle and came to final rest approximately 48 feet off the left side of the roadway.

On May 17, 2024, Richie Bratcher appeared in Butler Circuit Court on the charge of violating the terms and conditions of probation when he had electronic communication with a minor child. The Court found that Bratcher cannot be effectively managed/supervised in the community and is a significant risk to the community. The Court revoked his probation, and he was remanded into the custody of the Butler County Jailer for transportation to a state facility to serve the remainder of his five-year sentence.

The familiar sounds of Pomp and Circumstance filled the air on Friday night, May 17, as the class of 2024 processed into the Butler County High School Gym. Excitement grew as the 128 graduates filed in, escorted by the top 18 juniors in the class of 2025.  After an introduction by Addison Miller, the BCHS NJROTC Color Guard gave the presentation of colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Noe Pablo Gregorio.

Funds to help pay for HVAC and roof renovations at Morgantown Elementary, Butler County Middle School, Butler County High School, and the Butler County ATC

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Proclamation designates this month to celebrate beef industry FRANKFORT--– Kentucky cattle producers and industry representatives joined Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Monday as he signed a proclamation commemorating the month of May as Kentucky Beef Month.

Louisville, KY (May 9, 2024) – Cardwell Family Farms and Struttin Rooster Farm, both located in Butler County, are proud to announce their acceptance into the 2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Certified Farm Market Program.

 As members of this prestigious program, these markets have committed to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. This certification ensures that each market meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and marketing appeal.

 LTC Connect has awarded educational scholarships to three local students who plan to further their education after high school. The 2024 scholarship winners are:

• Addalynn DeArmond (Muhlenberg County High School) - Daughter of Lisa DeArmond.

Firefighters in Butler County will be recognized throughout the month of May following a signing Wednesday, May 1, by Judge-Executive Timothy Flener in honor of International Firefighters’ Day on Saturday, May 4.

International Firefighters’ Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May. It was started in 1999 in Australia by firefighter J.J. Edmondson following the deaths of five volunteers fighting a wildfire and has since been adopted in communities around the world. This is the second year Butler County will be observing IFFD.

The Butler County Grand Jury returned the following indictments in January thru April.

Name: Steven J. Bridges