Carbon County Sheriff Peter P. Hoherchak has announced the temporary appointment of Lisa Kirash, 313 E. Railroad St., Nesquehoning, to the county’s Prison Release Program staff.

She is a 1974 graduate of Panther Valley High School who received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from the Kutztown State College.

She replaces Linda Wasilowski, Palmerton, who has taken over the temporary secretarial duties of Barbara Lukasevich, Jim Thorpe, while she is on a six-month maternity leave.

Miss Wasilowski formerly served in the role that is now held by Miss Kurash.

The work release program is directed by Anthony Harvilla of Tresckow.