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A three-decade study has found rising rates of vaping and marijuana use among teens, especially unsupervised teens.

The frost seeding method allows seeds to be inter-seeded into undisturbed soils by scattering seed on top of the ground. The freezing and thawing action of the soil works the seeds into the soil where they can germinate. In Kentucky, the ideal time to frost seed is between February 10 and March 1, with mid-February preferred. It is important to consider what forage species can be successfully frost seeded. Seeding red and white clover is recommended using this method. While it is possible to frost seed some grass species, it is typically less successful and generally not recommended.

Congratulations to the following students for their recognition in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by Jerry E. Baker Foundation, for the following work(s):

Art Awards:

Honorable Mentions:

Thomas Miller, an educator at Butler County High School in Morgantown, Kentucky, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Thomas was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession.

WKU has released the honors lists for the fall 2022 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*).

Easton Mason, Morgantown, Kentucky resident named to Berea College Dean's List

Tobin Maxfield has been awarded the Butler County Chapter Good Citizen award. She is the daughter of Dave and Courtney of Rochester.

This scholarship is based on GPA, ACT, and school and community activities. Tobin is active in clubs, sports, and community activities.

She participates in three sports while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Tobin was voted on by the senior class teachers based on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.

A large crowd packed Butler County High School gym on Friday night, as the Bears and Lady Bears basketball teams took on the Grayson County Cougars in a double header, with homecoming festivities taking place in between the games. In an exciting night, both BC teams attained victories and Brody Hunt and Lizzie Smaluk were named Bearfest King and Queen. 

We are dependent on Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, the water we drink and the soil we use for food production is vital to our existence. Good stewardship ensures we protect these resources for the next generation.

Record-keeping is not everyone’s favorite activity, but with a little time, patience and a commitment to get it done, your financial life will be more peaceful.