Judge Evans' replacement sworn in today

YOUNGSTOWN

Shirley J. Christian was sworn in as Mahoning County’s newest common pleas judge in a standing-room-only ceremony in the county courthouse rotunda.

Gov. John Kasich appointed Christian, of New Springfield, to complete the remaining two years in the term of Judge James C. Evans, who retired Wednesday.

Judge R. Scott Krichbaum, of common pleas court, administered the oath of office Thursday as the new judge’s husband, Atty. Robert Christian, held the Bible.

“I draw strength from the hard-working people of the Valley, who want nothing more than to raise their families in a safe environment, and for those who interfere with that to be swiftly held accountable,” Judge Christian said after being sworn in.

Read more about the new jurist in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.