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 MORGANTOWN – A Butler County man accused of fatally shooting a retired minister and his wife returned to court Thursday with a new defense team that has filed several motions on his behalf.

Kevin Dye, 35, of Morgantown, appeared in Butler Circuit Court for a pretrial conference in his case. He is charged with two counts of murder, convicted felon in possession of a handgun and receiving stolen property (firearm).

Dye is accused of killing Kenneth Neafus, 71, and his wife, Dorothy, 70.

The Butler County Sheriff's office responded to a dog attack on Waverly School Road in the Leonard Oak community on September 21st.  According to Deputy Heath West, Jamie Proctor, 43, of Morgantown and Joshua Shealy,24, were having an argument when Kimberly Brown, 45, stepped between them.  The dog, a mix-breed, owned by Shealy, attacked all three individuals.  Proctor's right arm was severely injured, and he was air-lifted from the Charles Black City Park.  Shealy received injuries to both arms and was transported to the Medical Center in Bowling Green by Butler County EMS.  Brown also sus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced that the Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention in Glasgow and the Butler County Drug Free Coalition in Morgantown will both receive Office of National Drug Control Policy “Drug-Free Communities” Support Program grants.

Big South Realty & Auction, LLC is officially open in Morgantown at  112 Ashley Plaza Circle.  They are not a new business as they are entering their 18th year. Big South has offices in Gamaliel, Scottsville and Glasgow, KY.  Several were on hand for the ribbon cutting and open house.

Warren RECC is pleased to announce that Bob Crawford has been selected to represent Grayson County on its Board of Directors.  He replaces B.W. Lyons, who recently retired from the Board after 34 years of service to Warren RECC and its members.

Crawford is a lifelong resident of Grayson County and serves as secretary-treasurer for the Leitchfield/Grayson County Industrial Development Corporation.

Tuesday, September 12, members of the Butler County Farm Bureau gathered at the Eva J. Hawes Agricultural Center for the 79th annual membership meeting.  After a welcome by Shane Wells and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Maggie Drake, Patrick Daugherty provided the invocation.  After a dinner prepared by Green River Catering, Vice President Gregory Drake II introduced the guests.

Joey Kirby presented the Outstanding Young Farm Family award to the C.W. and Michelle Taylor, and children Garrison and Mollie.  The Taylors have cows, chicken houses, and crops. 

Morgantown City Council met Thursday night, September 14^th, at the Eva J. Hawes Building.

Three accidents were reported on Rochester Road on Wednesday, September 13th. Butler County EMS, Morgantown Fire Department, Butler County Rescue Squad, and Butler County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Reneer responded.

The Butler County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, September 12, at Green River School.  Board members Ryan Daugherty, Debbie Hammers, Delbert Johnson, and Aimee Sanders were in attendance; Amy Hood was unable to attend.

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record. The following records are from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and cover August 1-28th.