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Louisville, KY (December 3, 2018) – Butler County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 99th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2018. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices who meet the company’s profitability requirements and whose insurance policy growth meets or exceeds its annual growth goal.

The Butler County Extension Service will hold a Commercial Horticulture Workshop on December 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the Butler County Extension Service.  Daniel Becker, UK Extension Horticulture Associate, will be in Butler County to present information on proper fertilization for horticulture crops.  He will also present on the benefits of irrigation and proper irrigation techniques.  Daniel will be bringing several pieces of irrigation equipment to demonstrate as part of the program.  There is no fee to attend this training.

Officers with the Morgantown Police Department and Deputies from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hines Drive in Morgantown attempting to serve warrants. After contacting the individuals named in the warrants and upon further investigation, drug paraphernalia and counterfeit bill’s were located inside the residence.

The Annual Boys & Girls Club’s Radio Auction was held on Saturday in the lobby of Morgantown Bank & Trust.  Bruce White and Tom Jones hit the air waves on WLBQ 101.5 FM at 8:00 am and the phones started ringing.  By the end of the auction, the total raised was over $10,000.

Wednesday afternoon, November 7th, was the open house celebration for the brand new Butler County Extension Service building, located in the former Pamida building.  Dwayne McKinney, Butler County Extension Board Chair, gave the opening remarks to begin the afternoon and to welcome everyone.
Wayne Hatcher, Chairman of the Building Committee, thanked all who had a part in making the building into a usable facility. 

"I am excited about this building", said Hatcher. "We started saving for this building about 15 to 18 years ago."

The annual community Veterans' Day program - "Butler County Salutes Our Veterans" -  was held Monday, November 12, at the Butler County High School gymnasium.  The event was attended by local veterans and their families, many community members, and st

November 12, 2018 (Bowling Green, Ky) Warren RECC has received several reports from members who have received phone calls threatening disconnection of their electric service. The caller gives members an 800 number to call to make their payment. Warren RECC employees will never contact members requesting payment over the phone.

On November 10th at 8:23 PM, the Morgantown Police Department was dispatched to the 24-mile marker of the William H Natcher Parkway to observe for a black Chevy Pontiac driving recklessly. Callers stated the vehicle was all over the road and had sideswiped a truck.
The officer made contact with the vehicle which continued at a high rate of speed.