Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Ironton Tribune Entry Title: Jim Walker - best headline writer Entry Credit: Jim Walker Judge Comment: The best headlines balance facts from the story with message to readership. This writer hits all the marks.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Delaware Gazette Entry Title: Best Headline Writer Entry Credit: Joshua Keeran Judge Comment: Great use of wit, where appropriate.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Marietta Times Entry Title: Madeline Scarborough headlines Entry Credit: Madeline Scarborough Judge Comment: None