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Hunter brought infected carcass into state

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2023) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking civil damages in a recently filed lawsuit against a Louisville hunter who illegally brought into Kentucky the head of a deer that was harvested in Wisconsin and later tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a highly infectious disease that kills deer and elk.

It is the first time Kentucky has sought civil damages against a hunter for importing a diseased deer carcass.

LTC Connect has awarded educational scholarships to three local students who plan to further their education after high school.

The 2023 scholarship winners are:

• Avril Marshall - Daughter of Amy Beach.

Firefighters in Butler County were recognized May 5 with the signing of a proclamation by Judge-Executive Timothy Flener in honor of International Firefighters’ Day. Attending the signing were current and former firefighters and emergency personnel: Left to right, Ronald Givens, Chief Brian Hope, Steven Wayne Johnson and Isaac Nesmith, Morgantown; Judge Flener; Robbie O’Neal, Rochester; Chief J.B. Miller and Ken Tomes, Fourth District; Allen Smith, Rochester; and Charlie Tomes, Emergency Management Director. Other fire departments in the county are Second District and Fifth District.

  (Morgantown, KY)- Butler Water will join water utilities across the country to celebrate Drinking Water Week (May 7-13) by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to and from homes and businesses, and the important work of water professionals “behind the scenes” to provide reliable water service.

Four Butler County High School students have been accepted into Kentucky's prestigious Governor's School program. Addy Miller has been accepted into the Governor's Scholar Program, while Maggie Drake, Brennan Bartley, and Maggie Childers have been accepted into the Governor's School for the Arts.

Butler County will observe the National Day of Prayer on the courthouse lawn on May 4 at noon. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, bringing together people of all faiths to pray for our nation.

 Patient Assistance Fund helps Kentucky families through financial hardship after organ transplant  

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Butler County High School's Beta Club competed in the district competition on Tuesday, April 25. The school's Beta team had several winners across multiple categories, showcasing their academic and leadership skills, as well as their dedication and hard work.

Butler County Fiscal Court met at the courthouse on Monday, April 24. All magistrates attended: Stevie Gives, Kevin Phelps, Allen Smith, David Whittinghill, and Dillon Bryant.  

On Tuesday, April 18, the Butler County Board of Education met in regular session. The meeting was held in the Butler County High School Auditorium due to renovations taking place at the Early Childhood Training Center.