Beech Tree News Network

A mobile route has been traveling to various locations throughout Butler County this summer to provide meals to children.

As part of Butler County’s Summer Feeding Program, a new way of distributing lunches has been developed to allow children ages 2-18 to receive food at convenient stops in multiple areas of the county.

The week of June 16-22 presented in photos:

On Saturday, June 22, Hack’s Crossroad Market was slated to hold their grand opening ceremony. Though the weather had other plans when it came time for the car show and bounce houses, the event was still underway beginning at 10am with live music, giveaways, and a ribbon cutting. Present were Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps, Judge Executive Tim Flener, Morgantown Bank President Tom Jones, and members of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.

The 4-H Project Show is an EXCELLENT opportunity to show off your crafting, sewing, cooking and canning abilities during the Catfish Festival! All ribbon winners in the 4-H Project Show win COLD, HARD CASH and 4-H youth get to show their project at the Kentucky State Fair in August. 4-H Cloverbuds (age 8 and under) show/compete at the Catfish Festival but will not advance to the Kentucky State Fair.

The rain did not keep away citizens of Butler County on Saturday, June 22. Morgantown Kentucky's first ever Community Farmers Market took place at Charles Black City Park and was packed with people throughout the day. From 8 a.m. to noon, vendors from the community were set up to provide local products and fresh produce

Warren RECC has announced the date for their annual Membership Meeting which will take place on Thursday, July 11 at South Warren High School located at 8140 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, Ky.

Are your children looking for swim lessons this summer? Morgantown City Pool is offering one-on-one lessons with their very own lifeguards on July 8-12. Prices are $50 per swimmer or $40 when you sign up more than one child. “The staff is very excited and hopes to see you there,” said Pool Manager Andy Fuller.

The American Flag was flying proudly on the Butler County Courthouse lawn on Friday.

The Butler County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Flag Day Program on June 14. Flag Chairman Lynda O’Driscoll opened the ceremony with a brief introduction and explanation of the importance of the flag.

VSA Kentucky and Butler County Arts Guild Presents "Side by Side" Butler County  

We would like to thank all the friends and families for the prayers, thoughtfulness, and expressions of love during the sickness and loss of our mother, Mary Louise Hammers Clark.
All words, flowers, food and care were greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless each one.

Alice Clark Phelps and Family
Linda Clerk Pendley and Family