Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Press Times Entry Title: Global trend spurs expansion Entry Credit: Nick Wood Judge Comment: Excellent writing and reporting skills.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Vilas County News-Review Entry Title: Former Big Barn Shops looms large in memories, spurs food for thought Entry Credit: Eric Johnson Judge Comment: A great example of quality article writing with a combination of research and smooth writing style.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Farmer Entry Title: Town of Palmyra neighbors fear unknown in avian flu composting operation Entry Credit: Colleen Kottke, Amber Burke Judge Comment: Excellent reporting.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Lakeland Times Entry Title: LUHS student disciplined following football game Entry Credit: Brian Jopek Judge Comment: Interesting piece on student conduct at a football game. Interview of several subjects to report a well rounded article.
