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Two fugitives with multiple warrants, including for drug trafficking, have been arrested in Grayson County after a two day search.

The black and white photographs of fellow Butler Countians were received well at the Butler County Art Guild. A large crowd gathered to view the exhibit.

Michael Ingram is a master of the camera, thousands of people who have been in front of his camera know.

Local Republicans gathered last weekend with the statewide General Election less than a month away.  Osei Thomas, vice-president of the Butler County Republican Party, welcomed guests and the party members to the Butler County Extension Office last Saturday night for the annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner.

Morgantown City Police Officers were at McDonald's on Wednesday to celebrate Coffee with a Cop. The program, which was hosted by the local McDonald's, to bring law enforcement and the community together in a relaxed space to discuss community issues and build relationships. 

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis.  Courthouse information contained in this article is a matter of public record.  The following information is from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and covers

New 5-Star System Overview- As of 12:01 this morning, Kentucky’s new 5-star school accountability system has gone live and is available to the public for review at www.kyschoolreportcard.com .  The new system offers parents and other stakeholders across Butler County a new way to understand how students across Butler County are progressing educationally. 

The Butler County Grand Jury returned indictments against 21 individuals on September 27, 2019. Charges include possession of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, unlawful transaction with a minor, and escape. Arraignments are scheduled for November 12, 2019

There were some changes this year to the state accountability system.  The newest incarnation uses a star system, with 1 to 5 stars signifying where a school is in relation to other schools.  Across the state, schools are coming to grips with where they are and charting a path to where they’d like to be.