Court News
November 22, 2019

11/22/19

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Drug paraphernalia – Tanya L. Crislip, Orient, $250 fine, $100 susp., $145 costs, 30 day jail susp.
Animal at large – Jamie L. Haas, 14040 Weaver Road, $58 fine, $110 costs.
Fail/control dog – Megan M. Olson, Raymond, $25 fine, $98 costs.
Fail/reg dog – Megan M. Olson, Raymond, $...

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Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)
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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm goes up for a basket. Boehm tallied seven points during a game against DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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