Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald Entry Title: W17 Public Safety Brian Carlton Entry Credit: Brian Carlton Judge Comment: Brian Carlton does a fine job of delving into two vital issues of public safety -- fire response times and rescue squad support. Good issues that got thoughtful reporting and clear explanation.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Misconduct, stolen signs, dead teen Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Interesting cases told clearly and cleanly
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Nazario and Windsor Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Nice work on the Nazario case. He shoulda taken the offer.
