Toohil believes family court judge position matches her passion and experience

Bob Kalinowski, The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
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Apr. 16—Having grown up with 42 foster sisters and brothers, state Rep. Tarah Toohil thinks she knows the family court system pretty well.

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bkalinowski@citizensvoice.com

570-821-2055, @cvbobkal