by

Fred Swift

Hamilton County Reporter

Judge Steve Nation retires December 31 after more than 40 years of service to Hamilton County. And, what a great public servant he has been, working long hours to provide fair and prompt decisions for the litigants with cases before him.

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He started out as a deputy prosecutor in the 1970s. He was elected prosecuting attorney in 1978, then judge of Superior Court 1 in 1994. Steve has served with distinction throughout his public career.

On Thursday he will be honored at a retirement reception in the courtroom where he has presided for 24 years. The reception will be open to the public, and a lot of well-wishers can be expected to attend.

Steve is not a native of Hamilton County, but he has become one of our best known citizens not only for how he has operated his court, but also for his service to the community beyond his official duties.

Now, Steve and his wife, Peggy, will enjoy a well-deserved retirement. He has our sincere thanks and best wishes following a long career honorably conducted.