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Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, October 10, at the courthouse. All magistrates were in attendance: Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Timmy Givens, David Whittinghill, and Dillon Byrant.

Turn Morgantown Pink was started 12 years ago by Audrey Porter Pendley and Becky Hankins. The rain did not stop the event on Sunday afternoon on the Butler County Courthouse lawn.

The Butler County Boys & Girls Club is thankful for every person, church, and business that donated to them throughout the years. However, on Friday, October 14th, they gathered to celebrate one donor in particular. Over the last fifteen years, J. Marshall Hughes has given over $100,000 to the club, making himself the largest donor in the club's history.

Butler County Clerk Sherry Johnson released the following information concerning the upcoming general election:

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER     

October 20, 2022  Election School-ECTC 5:30PM

October 24, 2022   Check Voting Machines   County Barn 2:00PM

October 25, 2022      Absentee Portal Closes govote.ky.gov

October 26, 27, 28, 31and November 1, 2, 2022      Excused Absentee Voting County Clerk’s Office 8AM-4PM

November 3, 4, 5, 2022No Excuse In Person Early Voting-ALL VOTERS  Courthouse Lobby 8AM-4PM         

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 16 cents higher this week at $3.453, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

State, federal officials working to contain the virus.

FRANKFORT---Following the recent passing of Senator C.B. Embry, the longtime chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (VMAPP),  Senate President Robert Stivers announced that Senator Steve Meredith (R- Leitchfield) was named as Embry’s successor.  

Most people in Butler County received their tax bills in the mail. But, if you haven't, it will be there soon; look for the blue postcard.

You may be one of the lucky ones that had a decrease in your tax bill. Most, however, have an increase in their tax bill. Wondering why?

The chart below includes real estate and tangible rates combined for 2022 and 2021. 

John Prine wrote, "When I die let my ashes float down the Green River, Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester Dam. I'll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin', Just five miles away from wherever I am."

In 2020, Prine 73 passed away due to Covid-19. His wife, Fiona Whelan Prine, spread a portion of his ashes off the Rochester Ferry into the Green River.

 Corps of Engineers has safety concerns with Woodbury Dam

Butler County Fiscal Court meet on Monday, September 26, at the courthouse. All magistrates were present: Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Timmy Givens, David Whittinghill, and Dillon Bryant.

The Court started with a closed session to review applications for the county road department. Magistrates decided to schedule interviews with both applicants.