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The Annual Radiothon for the Morgantown Mission began with the goal of collecting enough pledges to fill 300-holiday food baskets for needy local families. It ended four hours later with 343 baskets pledged, and over $10,000 raised.
"Thank you, God," was a phrase often heard on Friday as several people, businesses, groups, churches, farmers, county officials, and organizations came out to show their support for the Mission. 
 Mission Director Garry McKinney stated,"We are so blessed by this community, thank you for your generosity."

Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center inducted five recipients into its Hall of Fame Café on Thursday night, at Morgantown Community Church. Inductees included elders Jason Colter (In Memoriam), and Bonnie McKinney, stakeholders Barbara Moore and Phyllis Bratcher, and community member Alice Forgy.

Bowling Green, KY (November 4, 2017)  On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 3:21 p.m., KSP Troopers responded to the residence of Rand Paul in Warren County, in reference to a report of an assault.  Upon their arrival, it was determined that Rene Boucher had intentionally assaulted Paul causing a minor injury.
 

 October 2017 - Morganfield, KY – Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet, Inc. with headquarters located in Morganfield recently received a grant from the Kentucky Colonels in the amount of $19,200.00 to purchase 600 pairs of high quality shoes for needy students in Christian County, Simpson County, and Butler County.  Butler and Simpson counties are receiving 100 pairs each and Christian County is receiving 400 pairs.     Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet, Inc.

Fuller Physical Therapy has a free gift for its patients and their caregivers: aqua massage. The relaxing experience is a gratis service for all Fuller Physical Therapy patients and, in an unprecedented move, also free to the patients’ caregivers and drivers.

 It is once again that time of year when we take time out to celebrate the service of the many men and women who have served valiantly in our military, our veterans. The Butler County Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor its annual Veterans' Breakfast on Saturday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. in the Butler County High School Commons Area.

The Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on October 23rd at the Butler County Courthouse.  All magistrates were in attendance: Stevie Givens-First District,  Johnny Tuck-Second District, Chad Tyree-Third District, David Whittinghill-Fourth District, and Bobby Moore-Fifth District.
Butler County has a new treasurer, Becky Jacobs who was sworn in by Butler County Judge-Executive David Fields.  Jacobs replaces Susan Johnson, who retired. 

The Butler County Rural Development Clubs hosted their 60th annual meeting on Saturday night at the Eva Hawes Agricultural Expo and Community Building.  Several gathered to celebrate the Rural Development Clubs.  Butler County is the only county in the state of Kentucky to have Rural Development Clubs, at one time Butler County was home to 12 clubs.  There are currently five Clubs in Butler County: Big Bend, Provo, Little Muddy, Reedyville, and Gilstrap. Gilstrap Rural Development was recently rejuvenated.

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office has announced that the suspect in last week's alleged burglary attempts from a woman armed with a shotgun with two children has been identified and is wanted by police.

Officials said they now have active arrest warrants for Ms. Jennifer Sheperd, 32, of Roundhill (Butler Co.), KY, for an armed home invasion that took place on October 14, 2017 on Big Reedy Road in Edmonson County.

UPDATE:  Both suspects were apprehended this afternoon by law enforcement officers in Hardin County following a vehicle pursuit.

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A series of events this morning in north Butler County has area law enforcement agencies in search of two suspects.