Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Press Times Entry Title: Homelessness Entry Credit: Heather Graves, Janelle Fisher, Josh Staloch Judge Comment: This compelling series should move the reader to action on one of the community's most-pressing social needs
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Monroe County Herald Entry Title: SASD Superintendent investigation Entry Credit: Kyle Evans Judge Comment: Thorough beat reporting. The timeline and recaps were important to remind readers of the saga.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Peninsula Pulse Entry Title: Candles for Ukraine; Candle Company Prepares First Donation of $100k; Candle Sales Raise $500k; Donations Approaching $700k Entry Credit: Debra Fitzgerald Judge Comment: This reporting elevated a worthy cause and reminds readers of the benefits of local businesses (like newspapers)
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Press Times Entry Title: Special Education Entry Credit: Heather Graves, Lea Kopke Judge Comment: A good nuts-and-bolts series on an important issue.
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