Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Hartley - The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal Ne Entry Title: Everly/Royal Entry Credit: Iesha Toft, Mike Petersen, Nicholas Pedley Judge Comment: Strong photography and a simple but effective graphic/layout structure make the most of visual stories in black and white. The variety of photos on the fish fry tell a complete story of the event. From people with pies in their faces to children playing to a somber Memorial Day celebration, photos successfully capture a range of emotions and moods. A smattering of community news and coverage of the emerald ash borer add relevant local newsy-feature content to the mix.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Manilla - The Manilla Times Entry Title: Best Feature Pages -- 6-1-23, 10-13-22, 7-27-23 Entry Credit: staff Judge Comment: These pages highlight community events and special dates through a variety of photos.
