Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Schuylkill County Officials and Judges Take the Oath of Office

Tuesday was swearing in day at the Schuylkill County Courthouse as their new terms begin.

During the ceremony, Schuylkill County's officials that were elected in November's General Election took the Oath of Office.

Those being sworn in were:

  • Controller Sharyn M. Yackenchick
  • Sheriff Joseph G. Groody
  • District Attorney Michael A. O'pake
  • Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Christina E. Hale
  • Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Chris Hobbs
  • Judge of the Court of Common Pleas James P. Goodman
  • Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Charles M. Miller
  • Magisterial District Judge Edward J. Tarantelli
  • Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker
Judge Jacqueline L. Russell also took the oath as President Judge from retiring Judge Baldwin.

Each of the officials stood with their families and spoke after being sworn in.  We will have stories on each of the officials in the coming days.