Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Star News Entry Title: April 17, October 10, October 24 Entry Credit: Brian Wilson Judge Comment: Very good editorials. Good job taking on difficult issues and not only explaining them but also explaining why the paper's position is important.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tri-County News (Kiel) Entry Title: Tri-County News (Kiel) Opinion Section Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: All pieces are thought-provoking and/or entertaining.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Monroe Times Entry Title: 10/12/2024; 3/5/2025; 6/21/2025 Entry Credit: Adam Krebs Judge Comment: Nice art with the column. Good audience engagement with the letters to the editor.
