Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Winchester Star Entry Title: Evan Goodenow Public Safety writing Entry Credit: Evan Goodenow Judge Comment: Good presentation and demonstration of FOIA attempts subtle attempt to allow for access.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Spotsy man finds beloved car; Local woman thanks rescuers; and Emergency workers respond with care Entry Credit: James Scott Baron Judge Comment: Best reporting presenting with a human side to the stories.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Basketball can help; Police chief recaps a challenging year; and 1 suspect dead, 1 arrested in slaying Entry Credit: Taft Coghill Jr. Judge Comment: Good coverage of difficult era being dealt with in these tough times.
