President judge sworn in
Fayette County Judge Steve Leskinen was sworn in as president judge Dec. 23. Pictured alongside Leskinen and holding the Bible are his children (from left), Shane Leskinen, Amanda Leskinen and Bret Leskinen. Administering the oath was outgoing President Judge John F. Wagner Jr. as Leskinen’s wife, Shanon Leskinen, looked on. Leskinen will officially be the president judge on Jan. 1, and Wagner will be in the role of senior judge.