News in Brief – 12/25/09

Published 11:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Men guilty of jacklighting deer

IRONTON — Two men recently pled guilty in Lawrence County Municipal Court for several wildlife violations including jacklighting (spotlighting) deer and fleeing from wildlife officers according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

On Nov. 21, 2009, wildlife officers observed a vehicle that was spotlighting deer in Lawrence County. When officials attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, leading wildlife officials on a pursuit ending at a nearby residence.

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Officers recovered a rifle and spotlight that was thrown from the vehicle during the pursuit.

Mitchell L. Berry, 22 of Scottown pled guilty to charges of deterring a wildlife officer, jacklighting, and aiding another in a wildlife violation.

Berry +was assessed fines and court costs totaling $1,685.

His sentence included 60 days of jail time with 59 suspended, two years probation and three years of hunting license revocation.

Stacy D. Key, 35 of Midway, Tenn. pled guilty to jacklighting, possession of untagged deer parts, failure to comply with the orders of a wildlife officer and improper handling of a firearm.

Key’s sentencing includes $1185 in fines and court costs, 60 days of jail time with 58 suspended, two years probation and three years of hunting license revocation.

‘My Sister’s Keeper’ is Girls Night Out movie

ASHLAND, Ky. — The Girls’ Night Out program at Boyd County Public Library features “My Sister’s Keeper.”

The Dec. 30 program starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Branch, 1740 Central Ave.

Entry to Girls’ Night Out is a food dish to share, or $2. All funds collected go to purchase refreshments for the program.

The movie, rated PG-13, stars Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin. It is based on the novel by Jodi Picoult.

Girls’ Night Out takes place on the last Wednesday of each month.

Men are welcome to attend, but the Girls Night Out program is not intended for children. The January GNO selection is “Julie and Julia.”

For more information, call (606) 329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.