LINCOLN, Neb.&nbsp;– The Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Matthew C. Boyle and Stacie A. Goding, both of Grand Island.

The Ninth Judicial District consists of Buffalo and Hall counties.

The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge Arthur S. Wetzel.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb.&nbsp;– The Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Matthew C. Boyle and Stacie A. Goding, both of Grand Island.The Ninth Judicial District consists of Buffalo and Hall counties.The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge Arthur S. Wetzel.

Two Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District