Public Notice Story ( Non-Daily Group 2,Non-Daily Group 4)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Smithfield claims public notice not necessary Entry Credit: Diana McFarland Judge Comment: The Smithfield Town Council and its town manager were put on notice: Try to raise taxes without proper public notice, and the newspaper will call you on it. These stories exemplify the importance of watchdog journalism, even in our small towns.
