Beech Tree News Network

Friends of the late Jake Hampton held a Memorial Cook in Owensboro on Saturday, February 22nd. Billy’s Badass BBQ & Friends presented a $1,775.50 check to the Butler County Boys and Girls Club in Jake’s honor on Friday, February 28th.

Margaret Moore has been appointed by the Kentucky State FSA Committee to serve as the female advisor to the Butler County FSA Committee.

Hypertension is a common condition that is diagnosed when your blood pressure is greater than 130/80 on two separate readings. Untreated high blood pressure over time can lead to serious conditions such heart attack, heart failure, or stroke. Many people may be unaware that they have high blood pressure which is why it is labeled "the silent killer".

The Butler County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce Annie Locke as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award for 2020.

Alcohol is alcohol.  One 12 ounce beer has the same amount of alcohol as one 5 ounce glass of wine or a 1 ½ ounce shot of liquor.  The amount of alcohol consumed is what affects the body, not the type of alcoholic drink. 

Belmont Hawks honored the boys basketball seniors of 2020.

With the new year starting, it is a good time to reflect on your health. Health prevention is the key to heading off many avoidable diseases.  This is where your annual wellness visit is important. Sometimes, we find that patients are not aware of their health insurance covering this benefit and type of office visit.