Beech Tree News Network

There will be a wildlife food plot seminar at the Butler County Extension Office on Monday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m.  Those interested in food plots for wildlife will be able to learn about different food plot strategies, different crop or plant species that are suited for Butler County, when and how to plant, and the importance of soil testing and how to get an accurate soil test. 

During the 12th District Tournament in Edmonson County this week Butler County High School Senior basketball players and cheerleaders were recognized. 

Kortney Barbier daughter of Todd and Amanda Barks of the Northside

Bowling Green, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) formally welcomed a new sister team to the fold on Wednesday afternoon with Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition’s formal acquisition of the Louisville Bats (Triple-A/Cincinnati Reds). The two ballparks are separated by just 113 miles, and it further enhances the commitment of Manhattan Capital to the state of Kentucky.

Despite challenging weather conditions, the Butler County Bassmasters held their  first-ever Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Expo and Swap Meet on Saturday, February 21.  The event, presented by Whitetail Properties/Boyce Flener, Land Specialist, ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eva J. Hawes Ag Expo and Community Center.  

The deepest snow since Bill Clinton roamed the White House pounded Kentucky this week, leaving in its wake stranded cars, sore backs from shoveling snow and grumbling citizens.

It seems remote now, but in just a couple of weeks, we’ll be slipping on short sleeve fishing shirts and hitting the water. This bracing cold will soon pass.

Discovering emerging populations of sport fish in a lake or stream is a good skill to learn to increase your fishing success. It is also the easiest skill to learn concerning the outdoors.

Butler County (KY) youth soccer sign ups are starting! Now through Feb. 21. The fee is $50.00 and that will include the uniform shirt and award. If you have more than one child that you would like to sign up for soccer, the first child will costs $50.00 and each additional child after that will cost $40.00. Applications are going to the schools this week. A public sign-up will be held on Feb. 21 from 2:30-4:30at McDonalds. For more information email Katie Wilson at [email protected]

Drake Embry of the Butler County High School football team has signed his national letter of intent to play college football for Campbellsville University. 
“This is the first time I have had a player sign on National Signing Day, but today is Drake Embry’s Day,” said Head Coach Ryan Emmick. "He has put in a ton of hard work and effort over the years, and always had a great attitude.  Today is example of how his hard work has paid off.”

Butler County Bears guard Zack Burden recently reached a scoring milestone by entering the 1,000 point club.  Burden scored his 1,000 career point on January 13 against Franklin-Simpson.  He was recognized for this achievement at the Union County game on January 20.

After two seasons of record harvests, Kentucky’s deer hunters kept the pace up this past season.
The 2014-15 season closed on Jan. 19 with 138,892 deer checked; the second highest total on record and third consecutive season with a harvest exceeding 130,000 deer.

The Butler County High School Baseball team is selling chili supper tickets for February 6th.  This will be done at the school on the same night as the homecoming basketball game vs. Grayson County.  The meal will be $6 and includes chili, hot dog, dessert and a drink and will be served in the Commons Area.  Game admission is separate.  Take-outs are welcome and the meal starts at 5 p.m. and will be served until the food is gone.