Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Marion Star Entry Title: Mitch Hooper, Marion Star Entry Credit: Mitch Hooper Judge Comment: Mitch Hooper provides nearly pitch-perfect reporting on topics of great import to his community. His dogged desire for the truth is evident in every piece his presents.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Coshocton Tribune Entry Title: Leonard Hayhurst Entry Credit: Leonard Hayhurst Judge Comment: Leonard Hayhurst provides clear, no-frills, solid reporting to bring his community up to date on everything from the state legislature to economic development. He brings a great value to his readership.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Port Clinton News-Herald Entry Title: Jon Stinchcomb: Port Clinton News Herald Entry Credit: Jon Stinchcomb Judge Comment: Jon Stinchcomb provides not only the bare-bones facts his readers need to make judgements about the happenings in their community, he also provides important context to make sure his readers care about those judgements.
