First place: Staff, Ashland Daily Tidings

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Very nice package, short editorials and many voices. Nice job, head of class.

Second place: Neal Simon and John Anderson, Evening Tribune

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Strong columns anchor effort, nice local topics and mix. Nice work.

Third place: Neal White, Waxahachie Daily Light

Variety, mix for reader.