Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot Entry Title: 17 The Forgotten Ones Entry Credit: Justin Lessman Judge Comment: Captured my attention and emotions immediately. Great article from beginning to end. Wow!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Hinckley News Entry Title: Surviving the Oklahoma City Bombing: 25 years later Entry Credit: Jennifer Yocum-Stans Judge Comment: The way the story was written, I felt like I was sitting there right next them experiencing that day right along with them.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Tower - The Timberjay Entry Title: Dragons on the wing Entry Credit: Marshall Helmberger Judge Comment: Enjoyed the look into what the atmosphere and experiences are like around dragonflies. Loved the details of the article.
Competition Comment: I enjoyed reading and learning about the small towns in other parts of our country. It is neat to see the similarities and differences that are part of the hometowns.
