Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: Fauquier County schools superintendent David Jeck resigns Entry Credit: Jill Palermo Judge Comment: A complete story giving residents the local news they need. A great combination of both the practical and financial fallout as well as the superintendent's personal story that led to this point.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: Popular local restaurant changes hands amid dispute with conservative neighbors Entry Credit: Hunter Savery Judge Comment: An engaging tale marking the result of a long battle.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: Pilot killed in Midland plane crash identified as 62-year-old Bealeton man Entry Credit: Jill Palermo Judge Comment: Good job updating story as more information arrived.
