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The 2021 Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade was a success. Saturday was a beautiful day, and the parade did not disappoint. Morgantown was packed with spectators as Santa came to town. The Morgantown Police Department lead the parade through town.

Butler County Farm Bureau has been a chamber member for 20+ years. 

You can go to their website at https://www.facebook.com/butlercofarmbureauinsurance

What do you need to know about Butler County Farm Bureau?

We are local agents for all your insurance needs. 

How much does the average smoker spend over a lifetime?  According to an article on USA Today, an analysis by WalletHub, smoking costs the average smoker at least $1.1 million over a lifetime.  These costs not only include the price of cigarettes, but also health care costs, income loss, and other miscellaneous costs as a results of cigarette smoking. 

Christmas At the Cabins was a bustling place this past weekend. Emily Hunt and Jennifer Hunt Spurling are sisters that own Freida T's Flowers. They decided to offer a fun experience, local vendors a spot to show their wares, and conduct wreath workshops. The next opportunity is December 11th from 10 a.m. to 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 12th from 1:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. The cabins are near Davis Crossroads at 410 Hunt Lane.

The Mission of the Quilts of Valor® Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. The Quilts of Valor Foundation was formed by a serviceman's mother who made him a quilt of comfort. Thus Mrs. Darlene Scott organized the Butler County Piecemakers to thank her father for his service. As a result, the Piecemakers have created and presented over 150 Quilts of Valor to deserving veterans of Butler County.

During the Veterans' Day program at Butler County High School, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary Post 5837 presented certificates to the Art and Writing contest winners.

9th Grade

1st Place Ryleigh White

What is an estimate of current smokers in Butler County?  According to Kentuckyhealthfacts.org, in 2019, 29% of the population are current smokers.

The Annual Boys & Girls Club's Radio Auction was held on Saturday, November 20, in the lobby of Morgantown Bank & Trust. Bruce White and Tom Jones hit the airwaves on WLBQ 101.5 FM at 8:00 a.m., and the phones started ringing. By the end of the auction, the total amount raised was $10,684.

The money will be used for the day-to-day operations of the Boys and Girls Club.

The Coral Barn Boutique is a chamber member since this year. 

Website: thecoralbarnboutique.com

What do you need to know about The Coral Barn Boutique?  

We carry clothes for all sizes.  Men's, women's, and kid's clothing, shoes, and accessories.  We even have an infrared sauna.  

Fundraising isn't always easy, especially when trying to save and prepare for the holidays. So the shelter now has a new way to raise money for the fur babies year-round. Like a mission, community members can drop off unwanted items daily during business hours, but if you have a large load, the staff asks you to please call ahead of time so they can have someone help unload you. Currently, they accept clothing, toys, housewares, furniture, etc.