Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Chillicothe Gazette Entry Title: Tori Barnhart - Best Feature Writer Entry Credit: Tori Barnhart Judge Comment: Strong style that bring the reader into the story. Lots of picture painting with words, and a keen observation of special details.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Xenia Daily Gazette Entry Title: Champion of bike paths remembered; He's on track; Local jeopardy contestant had a blast; Tackling the tics Entry Credit: Scott Halasz Judge Comment: Strong sense of community and pulls readers in
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Marysville Journal-Tribune Entry Title: Best Feature Writer - Kayleen Petrovia Entry Credit: Kayleen Petrovia Judge Comment: This writer has a knock for getting great quotes, keeps reader engaged
