Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Sheldon - The Sheldon Mail-Sun Entry Title: Extinguishing the Flame Entry Credit: Aleisa Schat Judge Comment: Well written, deeply sourced report on a local congregation's "gracious exit" from the United Methodist Church over theological and political differences. Great context makes story complete.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Akron - The Akron Hometowner Entry Title: Akron's skyline changes as wind turbine removed Entry Credit: Julie Ann Madden Judge Comment: Demolition of a well-intentioned but ill-fated wind turbine at the school is news hook for this backgrounder on the promise, cost and demise of the windmill. Good read.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon Lisbon Sun Entry Title: Mechanicsville, LMVAS thanked for saving life Entry Credit: Nathan Countryman Judge Comment: Compelling story on emergency service efforts that saved the life of a 2-year-old.
