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Two New Judges Take the Oath in Luzerne County

Two New Judges Take the Oath in Luzerne County - Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 04:02AM EST

Reported by: Andy Mehalshick
Saturday March 20 2010
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- T wo respected lawyers took the oath of office Friday before a standing room only crowd.

Joseph Van Jura will replace former Judge Micheal Toole, who resigned after pleading guilty to corruption charges.

And Lewis Wetzel was sworn in today. He will fill the seat left open after Peter Paul Olszewski lost his effort to be retained last year.

Both new judges say regaining the faith of the people is job one.