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Hamilton and Bench both attended the annual Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 15. Photo courtesy of Micki Hamilton.

Hamilton and Bench both attended the annual Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 15. Photo courtesy of Micki Hamilton.

Hamilton throws to Bench: A highlight that’ll never be topped

By Sam McClanahan Rodney Hamilton considers himself to be a pretty lucky guy. Despite some curve balls thrown at him throughout his 57 years, he's always been able to bounce back and find a reason to be positive, while also being apart of some special moments along the way.
Philip King, Nathan Roberts, Hunter Henrickson, and Michael English (Jerry Lee, Elvis, Carl, and Johnny) join together for an a capella version of “Down by the Riverside,” a moment that left much of the audience breathless. Patrick Stanley (Sam Phillips) enjoys from the booth.

Philip King, Nathan Roberts, Hunter Henrickson, and Michael English (Jerry Lee, Elvis, Carl, and Johnny) join together for an a capella version of “Down by the Riverside,” a moment that left much of the audience breathless. Patrick Stanley (Sam Phillips) enjoys from the booth.

KRT’s Million Dollar Quartet brings back the past with some old time rock-n-roll, and the toe-tapping does not stop

By Carolyn Reid On December 4, 1956, in the middle of Memphis, TN, Carl Perkins was in Sun Studios recording new material after his success with “Blue Suede Shoes,” with a little-known piano player named Jerry Lee Lewis as accompaniment.
Minister Ron Schwarberg stands at the altar of Butler Christ Community Church. The church recently disaffiliated from the Methodist Council, and it is not alone. Methodist churches across the country took leave of the council by majority votes of the congregations after changes were made in procedure.

Minister Ron Schwarberg stands at the altar of Butler Christ Community Church. The church recently disaffiliated from the Methodist Council, and it is not alone. Methodist churches across the country took leave of the council by majority votes of the congregations after changes were made in procedure.

What happened to Butler United Methodist Church?

By Nila Harris You might have seen the signs change at Butler United Methodist Church and Concord United Methodist Church, but why? The preacher of both churches, Ron Schwarberg, explained the change.

School and sports physicals to be offered at Sharp Middle School

Three Rivers, Butler Lions Club, Jason Gregg and other health organizations will be at Sharp Middle School Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Inaugural Pendleton County School Health Fair. Three Rivers will offer school immunizations and fluoride and varnish treatments.
Pictured is Debby, Gary, and JK Veirs

Pictured is Debby, Gary, and JK Veirs

Butler Lion’s Club’s 31st Anniversary Cruise-In

By Nila Harris One day while Gary Veirs was serving in the United States Army, in Germany, he went to the PX, ordered a ’69 Chevrolet Camaro, and picked up the car once he was stateside. He enjoyed the car, but had to make the tough decision to give it up when he started his family.
The cast of KRT's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET shown here L-R: Nathan Roberts (Elvis Presley), Hunter Henrickson (Carl Perkins), Sarah Beth Ganey (Dyanne), Philip King (Jerry Lee Lewis), and Michael English (Johnny Cash) singing outside KRT. Not pictured are Patrick Stanley (Sam Phillips), Garette Koeninger (Fluke) and Zach Gutman (Bro. Jay Perkins).

The cast of KRT's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET shown here L-R: Nathan Roberts (Elvis Presley), Hunter Henrickson (Carl Perkins), Sarah Beth Ganey (Dyanne), Philip King (Jerry Lee Lewis), and Michael English (Johnny Cash) singing outside KRT. Not pictured are Patrick Stanley (Sam Phillips), Garette Koeninger (Fluke) and Zach Gutman (Bro. Jay Perkins).

Opening Night this Friday at Kincaid Regional Theatre

The long awaited MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Kincaid Regional Theatre (KRT) opens Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Female, lab mix, Willow

Female, lab mix, Willow

Creature Feature 7/11/23

These two beauties can be seen at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter located at 1314 Bryan Griffin Road, Butler. If you have questions, please call 859-472-5400 or contact them via Facebook messenger. The dogs are chipped on site. Ask what other services could be available for a small fee.