Court News
December 28, 2021

12/28/21

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Speeding – Bradley Ballantine, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Stop sign – Christina M. Stephens, Delaware, $58 fine, $165 costs.
Disorderly conduct – Cassie R. Sloan, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 18, $60 fine.
Seat belt – Seth P. Liddle, Plain City, $30 fine, $146 costs.
Speeding – Ca...

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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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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) drives toward the basket. Harrah reached the 1,000-point milestone during a win over Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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