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(July 18, 2022) - United Way of Southern Kentucky announced today that it is investing a total of $41,000 in Education, Health, and Safety Net programs and services for its July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, funding period in Butler County. Seven local programs provided through five service providers will receive the allocated campaign dollars and donor designations. In total, $968,514 will be invested across the 10-county Barren River Area Development District (BRADD).

Council will use CARES Act funds to construct new police station as well. 

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Court approves port-a-potty for Rochester Ferry 

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, July 11, at the courthouse. All magistrates were in attendance.

Butler County Board of Education praised for cooperation with BC Chamber for this year's Green River Catfish Festival

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FRANKFORT – The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session, and most will take effect on Thursday.

That means that fentanyl dealers and porch pirates will face tougher penalties, the rules for public assistance are changing, and local school boards will be required to hold a public comment period.

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 Circuit Clerk’s and Butler County Clerk’s offices and covers:

June 1 – 30, 2022

KHEAA administers the Dual Credit Scholarship, which is open to students in public and private high schools and home schools. Students in public and private high schools can apply through their schools. Home-schooled students must complete and submit an application found on kheaa.com.

Summer has arrived and with it so have dreams of beach vacations, trips to the waterpark and outdoor activities. After months of winter’s colder temperatures, you’re ready to get outside in search of that warm feel of sun on your skin and the resulting “healthy glow.”

Federal deadline was June 30

As of July 6, only 2.5% of Kentucky Army National Guard soldiers have refused a Covid-19 vaccine, thus missing the June 30 federal deadline to get vaccinated. Another 2.5% have asked for an exemption, so 95% are largely in compliance, according to the agency's public-affairs office. 

Dillon Shephard takes top prize with $2500 fish sponsored by Chad's Body Shop and Wrecker Service 

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