Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb and wife Marianne - Swearing-in with Judge Robert Hoover in the Courthouse's historic West Courtroom

The historic West Courtroom of the Licking County Courthouse was the site for the official swearing-in of elected county public officials on Tuesday, December 30th. Some 200 friends, family and interested citizens attended the public event. It was the final event in the County’s Bicentennial Year of 2008.

The following elected public officials received their oaths of office. Judge Robert Hoover was sworn-in again as Juvenile-Probate Judge by Judge Jon Spahr, Richard Wright was sworn to his first term as Domestic Relations Judge by Judge Jon Spahr, Engineer Tim Lollo was sworn to a sixth term by Judge Jon Spahr, Clerk of Courts Gary Walters was sworn to office by Judge Craig Baldwin, Commissioner Tim Bubb was sworn to a second term by Judge Robert Hoover, Treasurer Mike Smith was sworn to office by Judge Craig Baldwin, Prosecutor Ken Oswalt received his oath from Judge Jon Spahr, Commissioner Brad Feightner was sworn to office by Judge Craig Baldwin, and Sheriff Randy Thorp was sworn by Judge Jon Spahr. Sheriff Thorp then swore-in several dozen of his deputies who were on hand for the event.

The event included an impressive presentation of colors by the Honor Guard of the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, and an invocation and benediction by Reverend Wes Humble of the Newark Church of the Nazarene. Humble serves as the Sheriff’s Patrol Chaplain.

Judge Jon Spahr welcomed the standing room only crowd to his historic West Courtroom, in the Licking County Courthouse, describing it as one of the most beautiful in Ohio and possibly the nation. Spahr also said he was humbled to be part of the contingent of Licking County Officials, and proud to be a resident of Licking County.

County Commissioner Tim Bubb, who organized the joint Swearing-in event with Sheriff Randy Thorp, said he was also pleased to be part of the County Government team and that most of those recently elected were able to take part in the event. The exceptions were Judge Thomas Marcelain who was ill and unable to attend, Coroner Robert Raker who was out of town for the wedding of his son, and Recorder Bryan Long who was sworn in two weeks ago in ceremonies at his office. Judge Thomas

The attached video clip of Commissioner Tim Bubb taking his oath was photographed by Tim’s granddaughter Marley Young.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BUBB FAMILY

Wishing you and your a very Merry Christmas!

From Commissioner Tim and Marianne Bubb - and Family!