Beech Tree News Network

For countless communities around the US, summer brings on many traditions. One of these is Vacation Bible School (VBS). Churches of all denominations plan fun-filled weeks or weekends of learning, crafts, music, and games, all centered around the message of God and his love.

When Scott Howard entered fourth grade, at Fifth District Elementary School, in Butler County, he walked into his classroom and discovered Danny Deweese was to be his homeroom teacher.  Danny Deweese became an inspiration to young Scott Howard, and by the end of that school year, he was leaning in the direction of elementary school teacher as a life path.  (Danny Deweese remains one of Scott’s closest friends.)  By the time Scott graduated from BCHS in 1985, he knew he wanted to be an educator.  Four years later, Scott graduated from WKU wit

Every Father’s Day, many reflect on the countless ways their fathers have impacted their lives. For Alexandria Burrell, it’s a special reminder of her 20 years working side by side as a McDonald’s owner-operator with her father, Paul.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The following Western Kentucky University students from Warren and surrounding counties were named to the honors lists for the spring 2020 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 (*). The entire list can be found at https://www.wku.edu/mediarelations/deanslist.php.

Happy 2nd Birthday to Gunner!

Butler County Farmers who have seen their markets disrupted by Coronavirus may be eligible to participate in the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.  This United States Department of Agriculture program is part of the CARES act passed by congress earlier this year.  Many types of crops and livestock have seen prices negatively impacted by the virus.  The FSA Service Center is accepting applications from until August 28, 2020.  There

Devon Poston has been invited to Naples Florida for Football Nationals. He has put in much hard work and time for the sport he loves.

In this time of social distancing and staying home, your teen probably has more time on their hands than usual.  Could this lead to drinking alcohol?  Most definitely.  Teens try alcohol for a variety of reasons, such as boredom, stress, peer pressure, or because they think it gives them some kind of independence.  Believe it or not, the average age for a first drink is 14.  Teen brains are more vulnerable to alcohol because it can alter brain development, and research shows that the teen brain does not fully develop until age 25.  Here are some helpful tips to encourage a healthy lifestyle

Pollinators are important; because they help many of the plants we enjoy reproduce. If you like eating apples or watermelons or looking at beautiful flowers, then you enjoy the handiwork of pollinators. June is National Pollinator Month, and June 22-28 is Pollinator Week. In honor of these upcoming events, here are some ideas to teach youth about the importance of pollinators.

The new normal when Kevin Suggs gets home from work is to take his work clothes off and take a shower-not because his job is stinky but to protect his family. On April thirteenth, Henkel Corporation, in Bowling Green, where Kevin is employed, discovered they had a few employees with Covid 19 symptoms. They closed the plant for a few days to sanitize and make working conditions safer for the employees.