SNYDER COUNTY, Pa. — There is a new judge on the bench in Snyder County.
Former District Attorney Mike Piecuch was sworn in Monday for a seat on the bench.
Images of Judge Piecuch's swearing-in were posted on Twitter.
The seat opened after former President Judge Michael Sholley retired.
Piecuch won both the Democratic and Republican nominations in May, giving him a clear field for election to a full term in November.
Assistant District Attorney Heath Brosius was also sworn in Monday as Snyder County's new district attorney, taking over for Piecuch.
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