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฀฀฀ Badgers sack Zips, 54-10 INSIDE Crashes฀lead฀ Legacy city฀to฀lower฀ Parade฀ eady for a Route฀planned speed฀limit฀ of 9/11 Want to cheer on on฀E.฀Fond฀ the boys’ basketball Fifteen years later, team as it heads off date with state du฀Lac฀Street to Madison? The airport security parade will wind its by฀Ian฀Stepleton way through several [email protected] still largely Associated Press city streets. See page฀3 A฀sharp฀increase฀in฀crashes฀at ฀ a matter of faith Wisconsin's T.J. Watt sacks Akron quarterback an฀east-side฀intersection฀will฀mean ฀ Thomas Woodson during the second half of the Ripon฀residents฀will฀need฀to฀learn ฀ By Tim Johnson game between the teams at Camp Randall in Madi- to฀drive฀a฀little฀slower฀when฀heading฀ son on Saturday. The 10th-ranked Badgers rolled Our฀Views toward฀the฀hospital. McClatchy Washington Bureau to a 54-10 nonconference victory over the Zips. The฀Ripon฀Common฀Council ฀ WASHINGTON Story on Page 1B. agreed฀Tuesday฀night฀to฀lo wer฀the ฀ Year after year, more Amer- speed฀limit฀on฀East฀F ond฀du฀Lac ฀ icans attempt to board planes Street฀between฀Harvey฀and฀Douglas฀ with concealed firearms in Photo illustration Gazette at a Glance streets฀from฀35฀mph฀to฀25. their carry-ons. They also by Angela Major The฀decision฀comes฀after฀a ฀ come with hidden swords, 15-month฀period฀in฀which฀f ar฀more฀ hatchets, sharpened ninja [email protected] vehicle฀accidents฀occurred฀at฀the฀in- stars and even gunpowder. LOCAL � 2A-3A tersection฀of฀Douglas฀and฀East฀Fond฀ Invariably, the response du฀Lac฀streets฀than฀each฀of฀the฀past ฀ from passengers when officers several฀years฀combined. River cleanup neglected here “It’s฀become฀our฀highest฀accident฀ from the Transportation Secu- The Great Rock River Sweep is a coordinat- rity Administration seize the rate฀in฀the฀city,”฀Ripon฀Police฀Chief ฀ ed volunteer river and shoreline trash cleanup Dave฀Lukoski฀said฀Tuesday฀night.฀“...฀ weapons is: Oops, I forgot I had held one day a year every September, and it it. We฀obviously฀have฀a฀problem฀there.” spans sections of the Rock River’s 285-mile span Statistics฀bear฀out฀the฀scope฀of฀the฀ “It’s always astonishing to from Horicon to Rock Island, Illinois. It’s han- me that people can forget they HEROIN’S problem: dled by Illinois and Wisconsin volunteers organ- ‰฀2013:฀1฀crash฀at฀that฀intersec - have a weapon in their carry- ized by a group called Rock River Sweep. on,” said TSA Administrator World-class฀waters tion Peter V. Neffenger. “I’m not Where did this ‰฀2014:฀1฀crash STATE � 5A sure why people continue to do Olympic medalist go ‰฀2015:฀1฀crash this.” ‰฀2016:฀9฀crashes฀(including฀two฀ to celebrate after the injury฀crashes). Not everyone buys the ex- Johnson wants answers of VA Rio Olympics? (Hint: cuse of forgetfulness. Thus฀far,฀2016฀does฀not฀appear฀to฀ DEADLY HOLD U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he wants answers It’s somewhere close be฀an฀anomaly,฀either.฀ “They didn’t forget their from Veterans Affairs after a Wisconsin veter- to home.) “So฀far฀in฀2017,฀[we฀ha ve฀had] ฀ pants. It’s beyond me,” said an killed himself after he was reportedly turned See page 4 three฀crashes,”฀Ripon฀Police฀Capt. ฀ David Borer, general counsel of Overdose numbers inching up in Rock County away from the troubled VA facility in Tomah this the American Federation of Bill฀Wallner฀said฀in฀a฀separate฀inter- summer. Johnson on Friday sent a letter to Vet- view฀with฀the฀Commonwealth. Government Employees, a erans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald, ask- union that represents the na- By Frank Schultz Experts say those Countywide, the Rock The฀belief฀is฀that฀the฀increase฀in ฀ ing for all documents about 29-year-old Brian Area crashes฀directly฀correlates฀to฀the฀in - tion’s 42,000 or so transporta- painkillers frequently are County Medical Examiner’s Rossell of Wausau, whose body was found tion security officers. [email protected] FOR฀THE฀FIRST time in 14 years, the Ripon High School boys’ basketball team is heading back to the state tour nament. creased฀number฀of฀v ehicles฀making฀ the gateway to heroin abuse. Department reports 21 opi- Thursday in Lake Wausau after he went miss- Celebrating their sectional championship are (faces visible), from left, Andy Saul, Eddie Muench, Austen Wallenfang, coach Dean Whether the reason is ing earlier in the week. memory lapse or a desire to be JANESVILLE Janesville police officer ate overdose deaths in 2015 Vander Plas and Hunter Auchtung. For much more on the victory and the upcoming games, see page 15. ฀Jonathan฀Bailey฀photo See฀CRASHES/฀back฀page prepared should armed terror- Heroin and its chemical Chad Woodman, whose job and projects that number NATION/WORLD � 11B-12B ists once again try to comman- cousins continue to kill and is to connect addicts with will rise in 2016. deer an aircraft, the seizure of otherwise ruin lives in Rock treatment, is particularly Compare those deaths to a record 2,653 firearms last Clinton regrets comment Like฀to฀‘make’?฀Creative฀ County despite heightened frustrated. He said 85 per- traffic fatalities, which aver- year at airport checkpoints is Hillary Clinton said Saturday that she was but one aspect of an evolving awareness and stepped-up cent of the heroin addicts he aged 17 a year in Rock Coun- wrong to put half of Donald Trump’s support- security panorama as the na- prevention efforts. knows started with pills. ty from 2011 through 2015, ers in a “basket of deplorables,” but didn’t back souls฀get฀space฀at฀library tion passes the 15-year an- Janesville police statistics according to the state De- down from a description of his campaign less niversary of the Sept. 11 at- “I don’t want to make it by฀Ian฀Stepleton Rather,฀it฀w as฀a฀peek฀into฀a ฀ than 24 hours after she made the comments at [email protected] tacks. show 2016 easily could end sound like it’s the doctors’ partment of Motor Vehicles. new฀spin฀on฀the฀mission฀of฀Ri - with the most heroin over- Overdoses often include a private New York City fundraiser. pon฀Public฀Library:฀Encouraging฀ The security ritual now has fault or (drug maker) Pfizer’s On฀a฀quiet฀ Thursday฀after- a familiar rhythm: Shoes off. combinations of drugs, in- learning฀in฀w ays฀that฀transcend ฀ doses in the past four years. fault, but it’s definitely part noon,฀the฀still฀of฀Ripon฀Public ฀ the฀traditional฀tomes. Laptops out. Everything Janesville has eight fatal cluding the heroin-fentanyl DEATH NOTICES � 10A Library฀was฀broken฀by฀a฀whir - through the X-ray machine. of the problem, and I think “We฀are฀al ways฀supporting฀ opiate overdoses this year, we need to start looking at combination that has been ring฀noise. the฀lifelong฀learner,”฀said฀Mandy฀ Nearly 2 million passengers none Road฀to฀GL฀ There,฀rolling฀among฀the ฀ endure the drill each day. Many the most in any of the past ways we can treat these ad- responsible for many deaths Sprague,฀adult฀and฀teen฀services฀ The journey to Green stacks,฀moved฀a฀strange,฀glow- librarian฀at฀Ripon฀Public฀Library. hate it. A few get unruly. four years. dictions or at least give peo- here and nationwide. � OBITUARIES 10A Lake’s Thrasher Opera ing฀ball. And฀that฀means,฀starting฀this ฀ The tools deployed by the Opiates include heroin ple a helping hand at getting Barry Irmen, director of It฀paused,฀turned฀and฀spun฀its฀ security agents—including House for this singer/ week,฀offering฀a฀whole฀new฀vari- the Rock County Medical Ex- way฀back฀toward฀the฀paperbacks. full-body scanners—get ever and its cousins, including off their addictions,” Wood- Kelly D.Ahline/Janesville songwriter includes ety฀of฀items฀for฀check-out. This฀wasn’t฀an฀alien฀invasion฀ more sophisticated while the prescription painkillers. man said. Turn to HEROIN on Page 6A Robert “Scott” Allen Jr./Janesville Jeanine Ann Fitzmaurice/Janesville layovers with Kenny of฀spherical฀visitors. See฀LIBRARY/฀page฀14 Turn to AIRPORTS on Page 7A Patricia O’Brien Frechette/Minneapolis,Minnesota and Loggins and others. Janesville See page 7 Sally B.Gudeyon/Janesville Arthur Henry Harnack/Evansville Robert Ashby Holden Sr./Orfordville The Sunflower Challenge: Make someone’s day brighter Thomas Owen Kostka Sr./Beloit Education BETS฀OLSON,฀LEFT, says her daughter, Emma, is her best friend. The two struggled through a Marian I.Schroeder/Milton Maic฀D’Agostino฀photo Ruth Evelyn Snyder/Janesville separation when Emma stayed at a mental institute for two weeks in 2014. Danny Wakefield bought a sun- Danny Wakefield flower with every intention of giving it FOR MORE INFORMATION gave a stranger to “someone I was smitten with,” he ex- a sunflower and INSIDE Visit facebook.com/sunflower Cutting,฀over-medicating฀were฀part฀ plained. became an challenge2016/ But he didn’t internet Advice ...... 4C Obituaries ...... 10A want to come on too sensation. The Celebrations ...... 4A Opinion...... 8A-9A of฀a฀much฀more฀complex฀picture strong after a first act of kindness Classified ...... D-E Outdoors ...... 9B would give the flower to.” Editor’s฀note:฀This฀is฀part฀four฀of฀ omore฀is฀just฀as฀up฀front฀about฀her฀ “With฀my฀journey at first, I฀ date. changed the Crossword ...... 4C, 6E Puzzles, Games ...... 6E So the Edgerton He walked over to her, explained a฀multi-part฀series฀on฀depr ession,฀ mental฀health฀struggles฀—฀which฀ was฀really฀ashamed,”฀she฀said฀ Edgerton native, Horoscope ...... 5D Sports ...... 1B-10B native decided to that he had bought the sunflower for who advocates suicide฀and฀mental฀health฀in฀youth฀ once฀culminated฀in฀a฀stay฀at฀a฀ about฀her฀scars฀and฀cuts.฀“...฀ give the blossom to someone special, but it didn’t work out. random acts of Lotteries...... 10A State ...... 5A and฀how฀families฀can฀address฀these฀ mental฀health฀institute. But฀after฀Winnebago,฀I฀kind฀of฀ someone on his way “I can feel that you are someone spe- kindness Nation/World...... 11B-12B Television...... 4C issues฀openly฀and฀proactively฀with฀ That฀story,฀like฀many฀mental฀ stopped฀caring฀...฀I฀can’t฀get฀rid฀of฀ to work. cial, too,” he told her. worldwide children. health฀issues,฀is฀much฀more฀com- them,”฀she฀added฀matter-of-factly. ANNA MARIE LUX He stopped at his Before he could even hand her the through his plex฀than฀it฀seems฀ Both฀treat- sunflower, the woman gave him an em- BETWEEN THE LINES usual coffee shop Sunflower by฀Maic฀D’Agostino on฀the฀surface. ments฀—฀the฀ brace “so powerful that it felt like I was [email protected] Just฀before฀ prescribed฀pills฀ and saw a woman Challenge. reading with tears in her eyes. someone she had loved and lost,” Dan- Christmas฀a฀ and฀the฀destruc- “As soon as I saw her, my entire ny said. Emma฀Olson฀describes฀herself฀ little฀over฀two฀ tive฀blades฀—฀ body got warm,” Danny said. “I knew in Nate Gowdy photo as฀“always฀been฀shy.” years฀ago,฀ played฀a฀role฀in฀ Using฀their฀heads She’s฀not฀too฀shy฀about฀her฀ that instant that she was the one I Turn to SUNFLOWER on Page 7A ©2016 Bliss Communications.All rights reserved. Emma฀was฀sent฀ her฀two-week฀ Hats off to the Barlow scars,฀however,฀whether฀they’re฀ to฀the฀Win- institutionaliza- Park elementary physical฀or฀mental. nebago฀Mental฀ tion. Her฀body฀carries฀welts฀from฀ Health฀Institute฀ Before฀she฀ students who read self-inflicted knife cuts, but฀she฀ for฀suicidal฀thoughts.฀But฀she฀said฀ was฀a฀teenager,฀Emma฀discov- an amazing number doesn’t฀wear฀sweaters฀or฀long฀ she฀never฀had฀them. ered฀the฀concept฀of฀self-harming฀ of books — then pants฀in฀the฀summer฀anymore฀to฀ What฀she฀did฀have฀were฀de- through฀social฀media฀and฀thought฀ celebrated in a heady hide฀them,฀nor฀does฀she฀seem฀to฀ pression฀and฀anxiety,฀leading฀to฀ the฀practice฀might฀make฀her฀feel฀ fashion. mind฀showing฀the฀marks฀to฀any- two฀very฀different฀ways฀to฀try฀to฀ better,฀by฀focusing฀her฀mind฀ See page฀9 one฀who’s฀curious. control฀them:฀antidepressants฀and฀ IT’S฀NOT฀A book, but the sphere held by librarian Ben Sprague See฀COMPLEX/฀page฀14 The฀Lumen฀High฀School฀soph- cutting. is one of many new items available in Ripon. Ian฀Stepleton฀photo

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WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 | A1 PORTAGE DAILY REGISTER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 | A1 General Excellence Fire ADVERTISEMENT TUESDAY destroys October 4, 2016 over 30 75¢ buses Division A Page 3A Queen of canines Malpractice Landmarks Wisconsin German shepherd claims NO LETDOWN FOR of faith awards drop Seizing an top prize at dog show CURRENT, PAGE A6 First Place: Wisconsin State Journal - State-run fund for NO. 10 BADGERS Historic Dane medical malpractice County churches The FREEMAN continue to serve makes fewer payments UW dominates Akron with a opportunity Beware of predators to injured patients in their parishioners Judge’s Comments well-balanced performance after 150 years Waukesha County’s Daily Newspaper Portage native helps the Bucks SPORTS, PAGE A8 : There’s a lot to like recent years Learn sex abuse signs OPINION, PAGE A5 LOCAL. B1 SPORTS. C1 SUNDAY BEST. E1 about this paper, including the special VARIABLE CLOUDINESS 31 • 26 FORECAST, A14 | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 | portagedailyregister.com SUNNY 74 • 55 FORECAST, B10 | SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 | Community rallies to bring boy home sections it does. The “Our dome, our SEPT. 11 TERROR ATTACKS | 15TH ANNIVERSARY home” piece was outstanding. Gruber gives up property Relics offer way to remember Eminent domain parts, while around the corner on owned since the mid 1980s. the sidewalk the grill was fi red up, On Jan. 27, Gruber reached an Law enforcement Thousands of items the John F. Kennedy Interna- crete smelling of smoke, a crushed soon as a few weeks from now, it gone to 1,585 fi re and police de- holdout clears out and those not involved in moving agreement to vacate the premises offi cials were on Second Place: The Post-Crescent - tional Airport tarmac, between a fi re engine, a dust-covered air- will fulfi ll a pledge that, to move partments, schools and museums, or cooking were kicking back in by 5 p.m. Wednesday. hand to facilitate from site have been decommissioned 727 and an air- line slipper — were salvaged from beyond 9/11 without losing sight and other nonprofi t organizations of auto-repair shop lawn chairs around the newly spa- Although the Columbia County the handover of craft hangar, it’s doubtful passing the World Trade Center site for of it, New York would share relics in every state and at least eight cious garage. Clerk of Court’s offi ce is holding Gruber Automotive JONATHAN STEFONEK distributed across US drivers notice it at all. preservation in the weeks after of that terror, along with the tales other countries. Each recipient The move puts an end to a pro- $190,000 in escrow, the funds on Wednesday [email protected] In the long struggle with the the 2001 terrorist attacks. Now, of sacrifi ce and fear that come has pledged to use them in me- longed legal dispute between John have not been disbursed to Gru- afternoon to Judge’s Comments: The front page ADAM GELLER searing memories of 9/11, though, 15 years later, this van, part of a with them. morials or exhibits honoring those Gruber Automotive on East Gruber and Columbia County. ber. Columbia County. It Associated Press the van’s solitary presence here government agency motor pool The decision by offi cials to killed on 9/11. While some have Edgewater Street was bustling Gruber was the fi nal holdout in This has posed a challenge, he was the conclusion of NEW YORK — Behind the marks a small but signifi cant tran- likely sheltered from the impact give away pieces of Trade Center not followed through, the many Wednesday afternoon in part the county’s purchase of prop- has said, because he is incurring a lengthy legal battle barbed wire, the white minivan’s sition point. in the parking garage beneath the wreckage has been praised and that have mean it is now possible move-out, part block party and erty on either side of the Portage the costs of moving without hav- between John Gruber busted windows and crumpled Tons of wreckage — twisted complex, is the very last artifact criticized over the years. But its to touch a piece of September 11 part political statement. Canal in its $45.5 million building ing the money from the sale of his and the county over packages are consistently a great read. I roof hint at its story. But fork- steel beams weighing up to without a resting place. impact is undeniable. A pickup was backed up to the project. The county used eminent property. the property. lifted to this windblown spot on 40,000 pounds, chunks of con- When the van is claimed, as More than 2,600 artifacts have Please see SEPT. 11, Page A5 shop’s garage door to haul away domain proceedings to force Gru- JONATHAN STEFONEK, heavy equipment and vehicle ber from the property that he had Please see GRUBER, Page A14 DAILY REGISTER

LOVE The Buzz in Business and wouldn’t MADISON NEIGHBORHOODS | WHERE WE LIVE ELECTION 2016 mind stealing the idea. Vo t e r s State’s top in state’s court weighs Third Place: La Crosse Tribune - Judge’s bellwether meetings unsatisfied question SCOTT BAUER Comments: The best in local news. It Associated Press MATTHEW DeFOUR [email protected] MADISON — The Wisconsin SOMERS — If you’re looking Supreme Court wrestled with how broadly to apply the state’s for a place to gauge whether Hil- Lauren Anderson/Freeman Staff open meetings law in a case really digs in and tells you what you need lary Clinton or Donald Trump A group of students hug after hearing the news that 10-year-old Andrew Ounkham had been found Monday morning. They were among the volunteers waiting to be sent out to the cornfield Wednesday that open govern- has the edge in Wisconsin, try near Ounkham’s house to search for him. The news came just as a group of West choir students finished singing “The Road Home.” this blend of farmland, bedroom ment advocates warn could pro- community and college town just vide a gateway to getting around By Lauren Anderson Timeline of events north of Kenosha. Freeman Staff public access requirements. to know if you live here. A Wisconsin State Journal The lawsuit was brought by analysis of the results from the Sunday, 3:45 p.m. — Ten-year- the parent of an Appleton Area last four presidential elections AUKESHA — A old Andrew Ounkham is last seen School District student who said found the town of Somers (which running into a cornfield behind meetings of a committee charged collective sigh of his house near Stillwater Circle just last year incorporated as a with reviewing course material relief and eruption and Oxbow Drive in southwestern for a ninth-grade English class Honorable Mention: Leader-Telegram village) has had the best track re- W Waukesha. cord of predicting the statewide of cheers among communi- should have been open to the presidential election results. ty members followed the Sunday, 6:15 p.m. — The Wauke- public. In all four elections, Somers sha Police Department alerts the The case is about drawing voters picked the Democratic news Monday morning that community that an autistic, nonver- clear lines about when the open - Judge’s Comments: Some very strong nominee — just like the state — 10-year-old Andrew bal child is missing. NOAH VERNAU, DAILY REGISTER meetings law applies, said attor- and the margin between the can- St. John’s Child Development Center’s school-age coordinator Lauren Smalley observes students at one of the activity stations of the Portage ney Rick Esenberg, who is repre- didates fell within two percentage Ounkham had been found Sunday, 6:49 p.m. — Wauke- School-Age Program housed in John Muir Elementary School. The Portage School-Age Program is for ages 5 to 12 held every day after school senting the parent who sued the sha Police reach out to news points of the statewide margin. from 3 to 5:30 p.m. district. after he had been missing outlets, asking if any has a heli- “The open meetings law is not JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL Two other voting areas had mar- copter it is willing to fly over the front pages (with great news stories); gins that were slightly closer to for 18 hours. to apply narrowly,” Esenberg told Our neighborhood is often the place where we feel most comfortable expressing ourselves, in the way we decorate our homes, landscape our cornfield to help. The depart- justices Wednesday. “Courts are yards or advertise to our neighbors which candidate we support in an election. These vibrantly painted homes add color to West Lakeside Street the statewide vote, but one picked Ounkham, who has autism and is nonver- ment said it has exhausted its not charged with fi nding a way in the Bay Creek neighborhood on Madison’s South Side. George W. Bush in 2000 and the bal, went missing around 3:45 p.m. Sunday other air support contacts and other picked Bush in 2004. after running into a large cornfield behind no one is available. out.” Somers, population 9,500, has his house on the southwest side of Wauke- ‘LIFESAVER’ FOR PARENTS Christine Hamiel, attorney for the inside content should be less wire- sha, near Stillwater Circle and Oxbow Drive. Sunday, 10 p.m. — Community the school district, said because the kind of demographic mix that makes it a political microcosm of Following a call for help from the Wauke- members gather to join law the course review committee sha Police Department enforcement in the search for the state, also known as a bell- in its search for After-school programs play important role, fill growing need was created by employees of City is a true study in diversity wether. Ounkham. the district, and not the school Related item Ounkham on Sunday UW-Parkside students, many AUTUMN LUEDKE school-age children, arranging a lifesaver,” Jason Paukner said of Afterschool Club, said the com- board itself, its meetings were Managing editor’s evening, hundreds of Monday, 12 am. — The Wauke- dependent. CHRIS RICKERT [email protected] Sanctuary, smack dab in the A tour of Madison’s neighborhoods of whom come from more pop- community members everyone’s schedules can prove the Afterschool Club their chil- munity has a large population of not subject to the open meetings [email protected] column: sha Police and Fire departments middle. ulated areas, add racial diversity Waukesha is defined lent their time to wade are still on scene searching for Like many families, Prairie du challenging. Were it not for the dren attend at Bridges Elementary. parents who commute to work. law. Hamiel argued that routine urr Oaks, on Madison’s Look at a map of the Sher- Starting Monday, the Wisconsin State Journal will profi le 20 Madison to a traditionally white area. by compassionate through the cornfield Ounkham. They encourage volun- Sac residents Jason Paukner and local after-school program their “School lets out around 3 p.m. and “We try to make it as easy as possi- administrative functions of gov- and walk the neighbor- South Side, has the Mer- man Neighborhood and you’ll neighborhoods — one a day — on the front page of the Local section. Blue-collar retirees live in mod- nature. 6A teers to report to Waukesha West his wife, Audrey, are a two-income children attend, creating a rea- we still have about two hours left ble for parents to have a safe place ernment have not, and should hood to find him. cado Marimar, where the see a dagger-shaped triangle, Though every neighborhood is unique, we believe this group fairly est homes along Lake Michigan. High School at 6 a.m. to join the household. sonable family schedule would be in our workday.” for their kids to go,” she said. not, be subject to the law. B Ounkham was ulti- handwritten signs are in Span- about fi ve times as long as it is represents the wealth and diversity of Madison’s roughly 100 neighbor- Farms dominate the landscape, search. While Jason works in town, almost impossible. Alison Horne, who coordinates hoods. mately found about a mile from his home ish and you can buy statuettes wide, with the Northside shop- but decades of gradual land de- near Green Country and Saylesville roads Photo courtesy of Steve Visuri Audrey commutes. With three “For working parents it’s really the Sauk Prairie School District’s Please see LIFESAVER, Page A13 Please see COURT, Page A14 of the Virgen de Guadalupe. ping center on the north and velopment have drawn wealth- around 9:30 a.m. Monday. Two Waukesha Monday, 6 a.m. — Volunteers The neighborhoods we’ll be introducing readers to were selected ac- Waukesha Police officers and volunteers help take Andrew Ounkham to safety on Monday morning. report to West High School and Dudgeon-Monroe, on the Near the soon-to-be shuttered Oscar cording to several criteria: location, area, population and ethnic or ier professionals from Kenosha West High School students, Connor Kubiak West Side, has the city’s only Mayer plant to the south. seeking a suburban lifestyle. and Adam Lembke, discovered him in the buses begin shuttling them to Division B economic diversity. River Crossing Park, where a Trader Joe’s. Sometimes it seems the only This presidential election year, cornfield. Look for the fi rst installment in Monday’s State Journal. He was cold and wet, but otherwise in N mobile command post was set

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angle of residential develop- That and a heavy shot of timent is disappointment with t First Place: The Freeman - Judge’s Good news n to help. How would you describe your neighborhood in 30 words or less? We u ment, with the neighborhood’s neighborhood pride. the choices. Hundreds of volunteers who were gath- o Portage Family Video to host ‘Round it Up’ to support lymphoma research communal anchors, Elvehjem asked leaders in Madison’s neighborhoods to do just that. See their re- C Ta Monday, 9:12 a.m. — Police say ered at a mobile command post near n ngl Elementary and the Elvehjem Please see NEIGHBORHOODS, Page A10 sponses on pages A8 and A9. Please see BELLWETHER, Page A7 e ew they are at capacity for volun- NOAH VERNAU Ounkham’s neighborhood received the good e dation to hold “Round it Up for donations, but customers who r ood Saylesville Road Dr. teers. [email protected] news just before 10 a.m. It proved emotional, ★G Lymphoma,” which has so far tell us their stories about people as many burst into cheers and hugged their Comments: This is definitely a Dr. Family Video wants Portage raised more than $5 million to they know who dealt with lym- e neighbors. l Monday, 9:35 a.m. — Scanner c to know there’s a lot more to the combat the most common blood phoma, or really just any form BOOKS E7 LOCAL B1 OBITUARIES B6 SPORTS C1 ir traffic indicates a boy matching „ Follow along with our live blog from the Volunteers first gathered to help with the bow C DISCOVER Area the boy r month of March than thrilling cancer in adults. of cancer. BUSINESS D10 MOVIES E10 OPINION D1 TAKE FIVE E9 search around 10 p.m. Sunday evening, and e Ounkham’s description has been Packers’ opener against Jacksonville was found Ox at college basketball games. This year’s fundraiser will be “We enjoy hearing those sto- DIGITAL GO.MADISON.COM/PACKERS DINING E5 NATION&WORLD A4 OUTDOORS C12 TELEVISION E10 some stayed until the early morning hours. ★Stillw found. The effort also included K-9 units, drones, For the past fi ve years the held March 10-26, during which ries, knowing the money we photographer’s newspaper - great photo Monday, 9:55 a.m. — Waukesha video-store chain has worked Family Video customers are en- raise will help those individu- helicopters, and thermal imaging. On Sunday 177th year, No. 285 • Copyright 2016 Follow us online: facebook.com/WisconsinStateJournal twitter.com@WiStateJournal instagram.com/wistatejournal night, a multi-colored lighted ladder was Area the boy Police Department announce to raise cash for lymphoma re- couraged to donate loose change als.” extended in hopes of drawing Ounkham to it. Charles Auer/Freeman Staff went missing Ounkham has been found cold search. to the cause. Other local events during Volunteers applaud as Andrew Ounkham is brought out to safety. Waukesha and wet, but in good health other- Family Video — under its par- “We always get a huge turn- March will include raffl e prizes, Custer State Park See BOY, PAGE 8A wise. ent company Highland Ventures out,” said Family Video’s Por- games and activities, Jensen play, diversity of shots. Layout is a little NOAH VERNAU, DAILY REGISTER — each year is joined by the Uni- tage and Sauk City manager said. versity of Chicago Medicine and Ryan Jensen. “We always get a Family Video Manager Ryan Jensen works the counter Wednesday at the Portage Volume 158, No. 136 INDEX WEATHER the Lymphoma Research Foun- strong outpouring, not just of Please see FUNDRAISER, Page A14 store, which in March will take part in a fundraiser for lymphoma research. Experience the Buffalo Roundup in Custer State Park, FREEMAN ONLINE: dated but the content is what earned The part of South Dakota’s Great 8. 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Readers First Place: Vilas County News-Review - themselves to big stories, and the Cambria Judge’s Comments: Depth and breadth of paper is easy to navigate and interesting to will spend a lot of time with each edition explosion offered that opportunity. read. and I imagine the community feels very coverage, sharp well chosen photos, front There were missed chances to do more, page that reflects the community, two Second Place: The Oregon Observer - connected to its paper. particularly visually and with the layout, Judge’s Comments: If judging on photo Second Place Judge’s pages of editorials, comprehensive sports : The Gazette - but overall, this entry was the most quality, choice and placement alone, you’d Comments: The highlight of The Gazette pages. Kudos. consistent. 62 points. Second Place: Brookfield-Elm Grove be the clear winner. The layout is clean and is its strong, local Opinion page, with Second Place: Daily Citizen - Judge’s easy-to-read. Nice mix of hard news and solid, pointed editorials and good reader Now - Judge’s Comments: Great work Comments: Just behind the winner in two being done by the Now Community feature stories/photos. Work on writing engagement in the letters. It feels like a of the most important categories (writing quality and first place could be yours. real forum for ideas. There is a great sense papers. Loved “Traffic is a Zoo.” Brookfield and photography), but led the entries in Elm Grove stood out for front page photos Third Place: Mukwonago Chief - Judge’s of place in the writing. Stories are tightly sports and advertising. 59 points. Comments: This was a solid contender edited for space, especially syndicated and quality of writing by municipal Third Place: Baraboo News Republic reporter Geoff Bruce. for second place. Really excellent photos, content. Design is organized, but starting - Judge’s Comments: Slightly behind clean layout, nice printing, good ads. to be dated. 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SAUK PRAIRIE EAGLE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 | A1 Section A Judged as VILAS COUNTY dive into Frank Lloyd Wright that goes Wisconsin’s NEWS REVIEW beyond the state boundaries and beyond a Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2011, ’13 and ’15 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 | saukprairieeagle.com Large Weekly Division EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521 • (715) 479-4421 • vcnewsreview.com $1.50 story about him. VOL. 131, NO. 26 All print subscriptions include free online edition WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2016 ACT scores fall in state POT: THE BURNING QUESTION Third Place: Leader-Telegram, Wisconsin could “Buckshot the Magazine” - Joe Ziemer, Officials not alarmed as all seniors tested join other states in ______legalizing marijuana As a former director of in- BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH “The significant change of testing all struction and assessment and JEFF SMITH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR now having been a principal, [email protected] Nick Erickson, Jason Cox & Marisa ______students really makes comparisons Foster said he supports the 608-745-3515 Participation in ACT test- from prior years difficult.” state testing all students with s a little girl growing up in ing jumped to 100% for the the ACT in place of some of a small town, Molly Arm- 2016 graduating class — in- SCOTT FOSTER the other products used in the brister was afraid of mar- cluding those from three past. A Northland Pines High School Principal Wojcik. Judge’s Comments: This is an ijuana. Little did she know she schools here — as the state “This will help our stu- would grow up to be a reporter joined 19 others that admin- dents and families see how for the Denver Business Journal ister the college admissions ondary schools tell us is re- As a school, Foster said they are doing and they can covering the marijuana beat af- exam to all public school quired for high school gradu- Pines looks closely to see use this test to help them get graduates. ates to be successful. These where the students did not do ter Colorado stunned the nation into college,” said Foster. “As in 2012 by legalizing the drug for impressive amount of work - especially Test scores dropped as ex- results represent achieve- as well compared to other in the past, I still see stan- pected. Wisconsin’s composite ment for all students, not just subjects. recreational use. dardized tests as a small part Armbrister said she quickly score was 20.5, ranking those headed to college who “We were above the state of the overall picture of our learned her childhood fears were fourth in the nation for “cen- took the ACT in prior years.” average in all areas except in students progress and suc- unfounded. Whether her fears sus testing” states. English,” said Foster. “Our cess. were groundless or not, Wiscon- considering it comes out monthly. A Pines scores 20.6 Locally, Northland Pines reading and science scores “We take assessments like sin may be called upon to decide seniors who took the test as The overall composite were our best and we will look the ACT very serious, how- whether to legalize marijuana for juniors had a composite score score of 20.6 placed North- to build on those as well. ever, we also rely heavily on medicinal or even recreational of 20.6. Three Lakes seniors land Pines just over the state Overall, our staff and stu- the work they do each day in had a composite of 20.1. average. Pines High School dents did a good job this first their classes. Not all students purposes. Phelps only had four seniors Principal Scott Foster said year of all students taking the While the tide may be turning favorite with readers, I’m sure. do well on a one-day test. in the 2016 class, so their the district is always striving ACT, however, at Northland Many students are able to with the legalization of mari- scores were considered not for better. Pines was at 23.4 Pines we are always looking demonstrate knowledge in juana in America, it is a drug that applicable. last year when 53% of the se- to improve. We will be looking projects, presentations, pa- has been as controversial as the “These results are a solid nior class took the test. to improve in our daily in- pers and verbally better than days of alcohol prohibition in the starting place,” said State Su- “The significant change of struction across all classes. 1920s. Honorable Mention: The Post-Crescent, on a test. These ways are im- perintendent Tony Evers. “By testing all students really When we integrate reading, portant as that is what future Lawmakers, law enforcement, administering the ACT as makes comparisons from writing and math at a high employers will rely on more recreational users, drug counsel- part of our statewide testing prior years difficult,” said Fos- level in all classes, we should than the test. ors and doctors program, we are assessing for ter. “The factor of each class of continue to improve to meet “I also look at how our stu- alike continue to NEWS REPUBLIC FILE PHOTO college and career readiness. students being different is the high expectations we have FIRST DAY — This boy donned a smile as he headed back to disagree over what “History Makers” - Mike Sherry & Ricardo dents do in their state organi- Marijuana and cash seized by law enforcement in Spring Green in February 2012. That’s a high bar, but it’s compounded when you have for ourselves and more impor- the classroom at St. Germain Elementary School last Thursday to do with a natu- what employers and postsec- all students taking the test.” tantly for our students.” To ACT, Pg. 2A morning. —Staff Photo By DOUG ETTEN rally grown plant that, according to Source: National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Governing, Ballotpedia the Drug Enforce- ment Administra- Arguello. Judge’s Comments: Clearly this Small-town forum tion, was fi rst doc- Strunz umented in writ- ten records around 2727 B.C. by the Chinese Emperor connects leaders Shen Nung. was big news for the local paper. It’s hard Ancient Greeks and Romans were familiar with marijuana, or from across state cannabis, which eventually spread to the Western Hemisphere in the ______16th century for use as fi ber and to compete in this category with special BY DOUG ETTEN ultimately for rope, clothing and NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR paper in North America. ______Legalized medical marijuana use With the use of marijuana for Legalized medical and recreational use “getting high,” came social and Likely to consider recreational use ballot measure in 2016 HEATHER STANEK, TIMES-PRESS PHELPS — Representa- consin. Legalized medical marijuana and likely to consider recreational use ballot measure in 2016. Likely to consider medical marijuana ballot measure in 2016 moral ramifi cations in America. Is Brian Wood, co-owner of Wood Pipes Smoke Shoppe in Reedsburg, stands sections that are built entirely around new tives from area towns, Vilas “Our job here today is to fo- County and around Wisconsin it a “gateway drug” to more intense in front of some marijuana memorabilia at his shop. cus on what sort of jobs and drugs such as heroin? Is it a more met in Phelps last Wednesday types of business make sense as part of the UW-Extension’s reasonable substitute for alcohol? idents to carry up to two ounces gent (D-Madison), several mar- introduced bills that eventually released earlier this year asked in Phelps, which we base off of Or is it a wonder drug for all that of cannabis and own six plants; ijuana reform laws – including a died. respondents “When it comes to Small-Town Downtown Fo- pure market analysis,” one rum meant to help network ails you? however it still is illegal to pur- medical marijuana program for Much of the rest of the coun- marijuana, some people think content when this is a lot of recycled stats contributor said. small Wisconsin communities Although cannabis is illegal chase pot in D.C. seriously ill residents – were in- try, however, continues to press that the drug should be fully le- Members of Wisconsin under federal law, 24 states have Wisconsin has a minimal med- troduced in the 2015-16 legislative forward legalizing cannabis in galized and regulated like alcohol. and their leaders. League of Municipalities, The focus of Wednesday’s made the drug legal for medicinal ical law in place. Patients with a session, but none received a fl oor some form or another, as eight Do you agree or disagree with that Wisconsin Department of purposes, while four – Colorado, seizure disorder can be exempt vote. states have marijuana legislation view?” meeting was Phelps. Discus- Tourism, Wisconsin Housing sion of the economic climate, Washington, Oregon and Alaska – from criminal possession pen- Other attempts to legalize laws on the ballot in November, Fifty-nine percent of respon- and photos. Still, nice job. and Economic Development have made it legal for recreational alties. The law also states the medical marijuana at the capi- including recreational use in fi ve dents said they agreed, while 39 changes moving forward and Authority, and Wisconsin Eco- purposes. cannabis must not have any psy- tol in Madison have been made states. percent disagreed. In 2014 the historical references were all nomic Development Corp. In February, the District of Co- choactive eff ect and must be pre- through the years dating back to school’s poll asked the question highlighted. (WEDC) took time to network In what served as an en- with individuals in different lumbia decriminalized recreational scribed by the patient’s physician. 2009 when state Rep. Mark Po- Changing climate trepreneurial focus on Phelps, group activities. marijuana, making it legal for res- Led by state Rep. Melissa Sar- can and state Sen. Jon Erpenbach A Marquette Law School poll Please see MARIJUANA, Page A6 many Wisconsin economic de- According to Erin Welty of velopment officials talked WEDC, the forums overall with business owners, town have been successful in guid- officials and public employees ing businesses in small towns about how local communities toward people in organiza- Division B in isolated areas can help tions such as hers which can themselves, help one another School budget up 4.1%, local taxes down help them sustain and grow DEVASTATING FIRE — Firefighters from nine area fire depart- 155 in the town of St. Germain just before 1 a.m. Saturday morn- and overall have an impact on ments responded to a blaze at Danny’s Roadhouse on Highway ing. See story on Page 2A. —Staff Photo By JEAN DREW the business climate in Wis- To FORUM, Pg. 4A JAKE PRINSEN Sauk Prairie School District tax levy [email protected], First Place 608-356-4808 ext. 233 : The Gazette, “Compass: 2016-17 budget Local tax levy Mill rate The Sauk Prairie School Board $30,238,814 $17,319,032 $9.92 approved a $30.2 million pre- SepTimber Ride set liminary budget for the 2016-17 Assessed home valuation school year as part of its budget Tax Year $100,000 150,000 200,000 300,000 Rock County 2017 Consumer Guide” on Three Eagle Trail hearing and annual meeting Sept 12. 2016-17 $992 $1,488 $1,984 $2,976 About 30 electors from the The Eagle River Area will be available for each 2015-16 $1,067 $1,601 $2,134 $3,201 district voted unanimously to Chamber of Commerce and rider, along with beer tasting support the board’s proposal, 2014-15 1,049 1,574 2,098 3,147 Visitors Center, along with after the ride at Tribute - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Clearly a which included a 4.1 percent the Great Headwaters Trails Brewing Co. 2013-14 1,003 1,505 2,006 3,009 Foundation, has announced increase over last year’s $29 mil- “When arriving in Three lion budget. 2012-13 980 1,470 1,960 2,940 the second annual SepTimber Lakes, be sure to sample Ride will be held Saturday, The budget includes a $17.3 Source: Sauk Prairie School District wines at Three Lakes Winery million local tax levy with a mill Sept. 10. and finish the day with beer lot of thought was put into this special rate of $9.92 per $1,000 in equal- The SepTimber Ride is a samples at Tribute Brewing “The revenues we collect aren’t going to fully ized property value. The owner scenic ride through Eagle Co.,” said a chamber repre- of a $150,000 home can expect to fund the expenses that we’re going to expend. River to Three Lakes on the sentative. Three Eagle Trail. Registra- pay about $1,488 in local prop- We have to use our reserves.” All riders are welcome to tion will take place from 8 to 9 erty taxes. return to Tribute Brewing Co. section - and it’s a nice blend of news and a.m. at Tribute Brewing Co. The total levy is down nearly Brent Richter, Director of Business at the end of the ride — in Eagle River. $500,000 from last year’s $17.8 Services whether it’s the one-way ride The ride will start at 9 million tax levy, and the mill the district needs the $870,000 Sauk Prairie School District to Three Lakes or the com- a.m. at Tribute and progress rate also declined 3.9 percent, to pay for its remaining 2014 Superintendent Cliff Thompson plete ride back to Eagle River to Three Lakes Winery. There or $0.40 from last year’s rate of referendum projects, and the said he does not anticipate any — for a brat picnic and vari- advertising content. Full of information will be a 28-mile trail ride as $10.32. money will come from existing challenges with the 2016-2017 ous door prizes. Raffle prizes well as a 31-mile road ride as include a Specialized bicycle, Despite the reduction in local fund balances. budget from an administrative part of the event. Wine tast- tax collections, The 2016-2017 “It’s not money in the bank, standpoint. ing at Three Lakes Winery To RIDE, Pg. 2A The Ripon Commonwealth Press, budget allows a deficit of about but it’s money we have in ex- “We try to build a balanced $870,000, and the district ex- cess,” he said. “The revenues we budget and provide maximum JAKE PRINSEN, SAUK PRAIRIE EAGLE pects to spend over $1 million collect aren’t going to fully fund learning opportunities for our that residents need. Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Cliff Thompson speaks to INSIDE THIS ISSUE more than last year. Sauk Prairie the expenses that we’re going to students,” he said. “We’ve build electors at the Sauk Prairie School Board’s budget hearing and annual School District Director of Busi- expend. We have to use our re- meeting Sept. 12. ness Services Brent Richter said serves.” Please see TAXES, Page A17 Eagles, Jays First Place, Division E, Second Place: Beloit Daily News, at home next CALENDAR A5 SPORTS A10,11 NASCAR A14 OBITUARIES | PAGE A5 n The Northland Pines OPINION A7 GAME NIGHT A12 CLASSIFIEDS A20,21 FLAVOR A9 OUTDOORS A13 CURRENT A22  GRACE SCHARLAU, 75, PRAIRIE DU SAC and Three Lakes Judge’s football teams will “Nature at the Confluence” - Staff. General Excellence 00 • • • $1 Volume 155, Issue 37 A Capital Newspapers publication Copyright 2016 Follow us online: facebook.com/saukprairieeagle twitter@TheSPEagle play at home Friday. 1 Pgs. 11A-12A WHEEL-A-WAY — More than 100 bicyclists participated in the 25th ing. The group left Don Burnside Park before spreading out in the annual Nicolet Wheel-A-Way in Three Lakes last Saturday morn- national forest. —Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH Comments: A nice, in-depth look at what Vilas County News-Review, who deserve better from their elected Sauk Prairie Eagle, First Place, seems like a really interesting place. Nice officials. Division F, General Excellence layout and very informative with pictures, First Place, Division D, Third Place: The Post-Crescent, “Degrees maps and informative pull-out boxes. General Excellence of Debt” - Staff.Judge’s Comments: County Independent & The Kickapoo Third Place: Beloit Daily News, As illustrated in this excellent body of Scout, “Tainter Creek Watershed “Gamechangers” - Staff.Judge’s Honorable Mention: Wisconsin Dells work, the burden of student loans has Council” - Gillian Pomplun. Judge’s Comments: This is a nice alternative to Events consequences that extend beyond the Comments: A thorough and exhaustive the “40 Under 40” that every newspaper students and their families. look at soil conservation projects in this seems to do. It’s a nice way of highlighting Community Service Award watershed. The series gave readers a good the people who make a difference, without Weekly Division understanding of the issues, what is being limiting it to age or sex. Daily Division First Place: Lake Geneva Regional done and the historical context. Honorable Mention: Daily News, “U.S. First Place: USA TODAY NETWORK- News, “School Matters” - Jessica Franzene- Open Guide” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Wisconsin, “Kids in Crisis” - Rory Miller. Judge’s Comments: An innovative A slick, well-designed piece that caters to Linnane, Liz Welter, Nora Hertel & Nathan twist on the Newspapers In Education Special Section the needs of visitors in advance of a big Phelps. Judge’s Comments: Mental health programs with a weekly curriculum that Division A event. Nicely done. issues, suicide prevention in particular, is developed by the newspaper staff and First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, are difficult topics to tackle. Thanks to the Division D localized for their readership. “Our Dome, Our Home: State Capitol resources of the USA Today Network, the Second Place First Place: Vilas County News-Review, : Vilas County News- at 100” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: This community impact of the Kids in Crisis “Salute to Emergency Personnel” - Staff. Review, “Warm the Children” - Jacki and the second-place finisher were series continues to have far-reaching Judge’s Comments: Lots to like in Risjord, Gary Ridderbusch, Doug Etten & close competitors. A really fine section benefits. Judge’s Comments this section, starting with the way you Kurt Krueger. : A great commemorating a big milestone for Second Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, approached coverage of each department campaign that delivers warm clothing the state. I love all of the other elements “Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt” - Pete - writing a feature story instead of simply for impoverished residents. The response (photos, stories, sure, but also diagrams, Frank, Paul Srubas, Jeff Bollier & Adam listing what happened. Depth of coverage from the community is great and shows information boxes, all the extras). Nice Rodewald. Judge’s Comments: In a was also outstanding, particularly the way the newspaper’s ties to its readership. work. world where political scandals are far Third Place you wrote a little about every firefighter. : Washington Island Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, too common, often the public is left Well done and congratulations! Observer, “Fish boxes on Main Road: “Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th Birthday wondering what really happened when Second Place: The Lakeland Times, Observer’s way of saying ‘thank you’” Special Report: An architect from the a plea deal is struck. Kudos to the Press- Judge’s Comments “Minocqua Country Club: Celebrating - Staff. : Here’s a Wisconsin landscape” - Gayle Worland, Gazette for their excellent coverage of the 100 Years” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: This newspaper that literally gives everything Jason Klein & Beth Williams. Judge’s campaign contributions controversy and section is what I like to call a diamond in back to the community. Comments: This was really close to taking a strong stand on behalf of citizens Honorable Mention the rough - one that I didn’t expect a lot : Crawford getting first place. A really incredible deep 6 Editorial of when I started looking at it, yet that Editorial Award Schiltz should resign as municipal judge; I couldn’t help but be amazed by. The Brookwood referenda deserve support” - project showed incredible depth, good Division A Robert Ireland. writing and kept me engaged despite First Place: The Capital Times, “Scott Second Place: Lake Geneva Regional having no prior knowledge of the subject. Walker’s thinly veiled threats against News, “Nothing to drone on about in town Special kudos to Evan Verploegh for the prosecutors are outrageous and dangerous; of Linn; Muck-Suck should be canceled; hard work he put in on the stories in this State GOP punches blue-collar workers Raised parking rates won’t deter tourists” - section. Well done and congratulations! again; GOP’s speech code bill threatens Jessica Franzene-Miller. Third Place: Lake Country Reporter, UW ‘sifting and winnowing’” - John Third Place: The Tribune-Phonograph, “Destination Oconomowoc” - Lainey Nichols, Dave Zweifel, Lynn Danielson “Don’t move on; Answers ASAP; Get real” Seyler, Matthew Colby, Scott Ash & Piper & Judie Kleinmaier. Judge’s Comments: - Kevin O’Brien & Kris O’Leary. Haugan. Judge’s Comments: Extremely These are clear right from the start — they Honorable Mention: The Platteville well done with outstanding depth of don’t hold back and they back up their Journal, “On or off; Deadlines; Wake up coverage, beautiful photos and a good beliefs with facts. You may not agree with sunshine” - Steve Prestegard. variety of feature stories. Well done and the conclusions, but you can’t ignore the congratulations. great writing. Division F Honorable Mention: Lake Country Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, First Place: The Cambridge News and Reporter, “The Family Business” - JR “Rekindle nation’s unity and resolve; Deerfield Independent, “Continue talking Radcliffe, Andrew Gruman & Piper Later school start shouldn’t be so difficult; about bike connector route; Recent Ripley Haugan. Judge’s Comments: Nice set of Foreign grads help make our state great” Road strife is fault of both town and stories on a family that I am sure your - Scott Milfred. Judge’s Comments: More residents; Hands-on, local focus absent region is understandably very proud of. editorial writers should follow this lead in state civics test” - Karyn Saemann. The section was a little hard to follow, with and use interviews to help prove a point. Judge’s Comments: Clearly editorials. a couple of stories in your sports section as Third Place: The Journal Times, “Mr. Well written, topics are significant to the well as in the feature pages. Well done and Mayor, it’s time to resign; Racine County community . congratulations! nurse’s $93K overtime brings up issues; Second Place: Courier Sentinel, “Does Schools need to stay out of politics” - Mark taxpayer representation; Support your Division E Lewis, Steven T. Lovejoy, Tom Farley & Wisconsin State Journal, local sheriff; A beginning to an end” - First Place: Pierce County Herald, Stephanie Jones. Judge’s Comments: The Second Place, Division A, Monique Westaby. Judge’s Comments: “Portraits in Pierce” - Staff.Judge’s overtime editorial was a real winner. It It wasn’t clear what the co-op sports Comments: Interesting subject matter gave us information, solutions and detail. Editorial Place was for a while, but while these seemed and outstanding writing lift this section more like columns than editorials, they into the top tier. It was very interesting Division B Division D addressed the public interest on topics of learning about the culture of your area. First Place: The Gazette, “Feeling queasy First Place: The Country Today, “Anti- significance. Congratulations. over Javon Bea’s pay; Protracted hunt takes agriculture ballot results mean activists Second Place: The Star, “We Shall Not toll on Janesville; When race is relevant” win; Rural broadband investment is Forget” - Staff.Judge’s Comments: It’s - Andrew Broman. Judge’s Comments: money well spent; County fairs still Editorial Section hard not to be impressed with the depth of A strong local voice on local issues is matter — maybe more than ever” - Heidi Clausen. Judge’s Comments: Thoughtful, Division A this section and the more than 50 veterans’ vital to a community newspaper. The First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette - stories. The presentation is good with the editorials presented here show courage to well-researched pieces aimed at the rural audience of the publication. Well done! Pete Frank. Judge’s Comments: Strong way you incorporated timely photos into call out people in power and address the use of photos, good design and writing all most of the stories. Congratulations. community’s deepest concerns. Excellent Second Place: Lake Country Reporter, “What is your government up to?; helped, but above all this entry won a close Third Place: Lodi Enterprise and work! contest because it’s local local local. Poynette Press, “Lake Wisconsin Splash” Second Place: Beloit Daily News, “Did What Haass this settlement wrought?; Voters should approve this Arrowhead Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal - Tamar Myers, Hannah Rajnicek & Leila you hear that? Beloit must respond; - Scott Milfred, Phil Hands & Laura Nordness. Judge’s Comments: Incredibly Repeat: Time to act, not talk; New referendum” - Scott Peterson. Third Place: Vilas County News-Review, Nolan. Judge’s Comments: May be the deep coverage vaults this section into the beginnings for school board” - Bill Barth. best designed pages in the competition. top tier. I enjoyed the mix of feature stories Judge’s Comments: There’s no mincing “Safety is the trump card for crippling city bypass?; Property rights require balance to Love the letters to the president on the and lists of information, though I wonder words in these editorials. They offer a inauguration. if that could have been presented a little strong — possible divisive — stance on the protect lakes; Eliason brothers deserve an apology, admissions.” - Kurt Krueger, Gary Third Place: The Capital Times - Dave better in a couple of places. Overall a great failure of the school district to solve major Zweifel, John Nichols, Lynn Danielson & job! Congratulations. problems in schools and among staff. Ridderbusch & Doug Etten. Honorable Mention: The Country Judie Kleinmaier. Judge’s Comments: A Honorable Mention: Lake Geneva Third Place: Daily Jefferson County strong entry. Well done. Regional News, “Sports Preview” - David Union, “Our neighborhood mourns; Today, “Extension leader needs to get Michels & Michael Masson. Judge’s Heroin: here’s the deal; Humanity over back to business at hand; Dairy industry discovers more isn’t always better; Jury still Division D Comments: Sports previews are difficult politics” - Christine Spangler. Judge’s First Place: Vilas County News-Review - to make unique, which this definitely Comments: These editorials get to the out on merits of Farm Credit merger” - Jim Massey. Kurt Krueger, Gary Ridderbusch & Doug is. The overall aesthetics, including heart of this community — its diversity, Etten. photography, are outstanding and the to its struggles with drug abuse, and the Division E Second Place: The Star News - Brian writing is, in most instances, above loss of young life. Heartfelt words, and an Wilson. average. Congratulations. obvious push for a stronger community. First Place: Lake Geneva Regional News, “Fellow Mortals finds victory in defeat; Third Place: The Chronotype - Staff. Editorial 7

follows. Division B Division E Division E Honorable Mention: Lake Country First Place: Beloit Daily News - Josh First Place: River Falls Journal - Bob First Place: Lake Geneva Regional News Reporter - Staff. Flickinger & Jim Franz. Burrows. Judge’s Comments: In a - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Liked reading Second Place: The Gazette - Staff. crowded field featuring a number of the commentary on the school bond issue; Division E appealing sports sections, the quality of also this publication gets several letters to First Place: Lake Geneva Regional News Division C writing was the difference maker for this the editor. Wonder if it’s normal, or if the - Rob Ireland. Judge’s Comments: In a First Place: The Chippewa Herald - entry. election cycle aided it. very competitive field, the combination Brandon Berg & Ben Peterson. Judge’s Second Place: The Platteville Journal Second Place: The Platteville Journal of quality photos, layout design and local Comments: Love the commitment - Jason Nihles. Judge’s Comments: - Steve Prestegard. Judge’s Comments: coverage make this entry’s front page a to local content and the presentation, This entry featured an engaging layout Enjoyed the columns from the editor and winner. including photos. supported by photos that capture the the editorials were informative as well. Second Place: River Falls Journal - Staff. Second Place: Baraboo News Republic - reader’s attention. Game stats and the Judge’s Comments: Creative headlines Brock Fritz & Chris Flores. scoreboard section were presented in a Division F incorporated into the layout make for Third Place: The Monroe Times - Mark very effective way. First Place: New London Press Star - a very appealing front page that draws Nesbitt. Third Place: New Richmond News - Scott Bellile & John Faucher. readers in. Honorable Mention: Watertown Daily Dave Newman. Judge’s Comments: A Second Place: Fennimore Times Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Times - Kevin Wilson & Dave Radcliffe. solid layout and broad range of coverage - Heather Copus, Chris Swan, Steve Press - Ian Stepleton. Judge’s Comments: make this sports section enjoyable to read. Lendosky & Erin Martin. Front page layout immediately draws the Division D readers’ attention to well-written feature First Place: The Star News - Matt Frey. Division F stories. The creative layouts make each Judge’s Comments: Exceptional writing First Place: Sauk Prairie Eagle - Brock Front Page front page unique. with many examples of strong ledes. A Fritz. Judge’s Comments: A great section. Division A good example is the lede on “Raiders Crisp writing and quality photography are Division F won’t break.” The photos and the use all brought together in clean layouts. First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette First Place: The Dunn County News - - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Creative of photos were the best in the class. Second Place: The Sun - Ron Jasperson, Barbara Lyon, Keith O’Donnell & the UW- The design was clean and easy to read. Jo Jasperson, Sharon Wampfler & Carrie headlines and bold use of photos makes Stout News Bureau. Judge’s Comments: these compelling front pages. Excellent variety in sports subjects. The Larson. Judge’s Comments: This was a Strong ledes with matching headlines, headlines were strong — the top in the close second in this category. The section Second Place: The Post-Crescent - story variety and dominant art moved Rachel Rausch. class and the captions were informative, would improve by creating a dominate Dunn County News to top. Headline fonts, for the most part. image or story on each page. Division B breakout boxes, story slugs work together Second Place: The Chronotype - Dave Third Place: Reedsburg Times Press for easy to navigate, coherent front page. Greschner & Leiah Fundell. Judge’s - Chris Flores. Judge’s Comments: A First Place: Baraboo News Republic - Second Place: New London Press Staff.Judge’s Comments: Great front page Comments: Very strong writing. Photos good single-page sports section with a Star - Scott Bellile, John Faucher & Sue were above average; I especially liked local focus. With such little space, do the content and design. Schroeder. Judge’s Comments: Nicely Second Place: Daily News - Christopher the soccer photo for “Warriors riding readers need college and pro sports items organized page with good story selection. winning streak.” The design was good for from the AP on this page? Becker. Judge’s Comments: Creative I like the head shots, which along with photos and good design. the most part. The variety of sports was subheads help identify stories easily. Nice good. Headlines were above average — Third Place: The Sheboygan Press - Staff. to have faces (kids faces) above the fold. Judge’s Comments: Clean front page. lots of compelling words used. Captions Lifestyle Section Third Place: The Brillion News - Darcy were above average. Division A Zander-Feinauer. Judge’s Comments: The Third Place: Door County Advocate Division D teaser photos were nicely chosen, as they First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette - First Place: Vilas County News-Review - Staff. Judge’s Comments: The writing Kendra Meinert & Julie Larson. Judge’s inform and don’t just decorate, but that’s a was top notch. The “Killin’ It” and - Gary Ridderbusch, Doug Etten, Jean lot of real estate given to them. Comments: What a fun and refreshing Drew & Kurt Kueger. Judge’s Comments: “Remembering Coach Al” stories were read! The creative storytelling paired A good newspaper is as much visual compelling reads. Not a lot of photos but with the striking graphics made for a an (especially today), as it is filled with good Sports Section strong images. The design was strong. I entertaining and energetic section. I found content. That said, it still needs to be clean especially likes the design on the “Cubs” myself wanting to borrow a lot of these and concise. When you have found the Division A story. Good use of columnists to add ideas for our own lifestyle section. Very mix, you have a real winner. First Place: Leader-Telegram - Joe to the variety of sports covered. Strong well done! Second Place: Monroe County Herald Ziemer, Mike Klees, Nick Erickson & Ron headlines. Captions were OK. Second Place: The Journal Times - Staff. - Pat Mulvaney, Bob Kliebenstein, Buckli. Judge’s Comments: Strong variety Honorable Mention: Lake Country Judge’s Comments: A great pairing of Logan Myrhe & Logan Everson. Judge’s over coverage and use of photos. Great Reporter - JR Radcliffe, Evan Frank, local entertainment content and slice-of- Comments: Very strong mix of clean and consistent sections. Chuck Delsman & Andrew Gruman. life features for readers. powerful headlines, and wonderful images Second Place: The Post-Crescent - Mike Judge’s Comments: This entry has strong Third Place: The Post-Crescent - Ed to not only enhance the story, but the Sherry. Judge’s Comments: Good job of writing but some tighter proofreading Berthiaume & Shane Nyman. Judge’s paper as a whole. keeping a balance of coverage. was needed. Photos were few but strong. Comments: Fun, creative and engaging! Third Place: Hocak Worak - Marlon Third Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette - The design was strong; good use of Honorable Mention: Beloit Daily News WhiteEagle, Ken Luchterhand, Tim Robert Zizzo, Julie Larson, Stu Courtney graphics in lead stories on front pages. - Erica Pennington. Judge’s Comments: Wohlers & Anna Reichenbach. Judge’s & Adam Thompson.Judge’s Comments: The variety of sports covered was OK. A very strong piece of storytelling and Comments: Masthead is quite powerful, First section had great coverage of NFL — The headlines were OK, as were the reflection on past meets present. and helps enhance the content that be certain sports is the only thing covered captions. in the sports section. 8 Editorial

Division D Division F First Place: The Chronotype - Ruth First Place: DeForest Times-Tribune, “A Erickson, Valerie Leair, Leiah Fundell & fresh starch in DeForest; Buyout brings Ryan Urban. Judge’s Comments: Great possible loss of dough; Designs for athletic job of producing a detailed section each complex on deck” - Hannah Rajnicek. week which truly shows life in the area. Second Place: The Dunn County News, Each edition included a great cover “CAFO? Oh no!; Checking ‘em twice; feature with photos. Behind the wheel, he’s top of the heap” - Second Place: Vilas County News- Barbara Lyon. Review - Michelle Doolittle, Gary Third Place: New London Press Star, Ridderbusch & Doug Etten. Judge’s “Fire fails to scorch businessman’s morale; Comments: 100 percent locally Residents flushed over recent sewer rate generated, including some great local increases; Storytellers back for s’more fun photos. with Stories Around the Campfire event” - Third Place: Door County Advocate - Scott Bellile. Christopher Clough. Judge’s Comments: Not as much locally-generated content, but good photography and design. Open Records/FOI Award Honorable Mention: The Star News - Division A Mandi Troiber & Brian Wilson. Judge’s First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Comments: Pleasing layout and good job Staff.Judge’s Comments: This collection of covering local activities and issues on a of stories reveal robust legwork and smaller scale than the other entries. The Post-Crescent, Second Place, Division A, Best Headlines accountability. Kudos! Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal Division B Side; Sweet Potato” - Sara T. Bredesen. - Scott Milfred. Judge’s Comments: Best Headlines First Place: Watertown Daily Times, Third Place: The Star News, “Judge says Effective column that hopefully resets Division A “Keeping Christ in Christmas: Clyman no; Between a budget and a hard place; state-level thinking about the importance First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, couple collects chreches; Did spilled Hazard or hassle?” - Brian Wilson. of transparency. “Red rolls in: UW’s downtown block Skittles come from Mars?; A bee in party stems Cajun invasion; A story of her bonnet: Winner had to go through Division E Division B two peaks and one Pike; Rollin’ in the ‘rehearsal’” - Heidi Schwoch. Judge’s First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth First Place: Marshfield News-Herald, big green RV: Egg rolls are just the start Comments: The variety of headlines Press, “Bear witness; Havana Good Time; “Marshfield School District open records at Ly family food truck” - Julie Larson. offered for the contest are terrific. ‘Pinot or pint?’ could join ‘paper or battle” - Staff.Judge’s Comments: School Judge’s Comments: Great use of all Someone is working at being creative and plastic?’ at Crossroads Market” - Maic districts are some of the hardest to file elements helped draw readers in. Nice tie writing different styles of headlines for D’Agostino. Judge’s Comments: A little FOIA requests with, since they often deny to imagery in the Red and RV headlines. all these pages. The heds submitted are predictable, but they caught my eye documents because they contain pupil This helped the entry stand apart from clear, have specificity and also a little fun and drew me into the story, just what a information. The paper was right to push others. (Skittles and Mars!) and the bee headline headline is supposed to do! back and take the district to court for Second Place: The Post-Crescent, “Q works very nicely with the photograph. Second Place: The Ripon these records, and the information that is for quit whining; No more funny There’s a higher level of thought going into Commonwealth Press, “What’s for launch? came from it led to more information. business; Shaken, not amused” - Ed these headlines. Nicely done. Pumpkin fly!; Ripon’s equestrians pony up Second Place: Oshkosh Northwestern, Berthiaume. Judge’s Comments: The Q Second Place: The Freeman, “Watt some love for a boy in need; Jello, good- “UW-Oshkosh Foundation projects spark headline and the funny business headlines tackles Harvey; Plunging pooches; Rain bye: Dead Kennedy reunites with live lawsuit, bankruptcy” - Noell Dickmann, were the favorites here. The Shaken on the Rampage” - Steve Van Dien. Judge’s Loomer” - Tim Lyke. Judge’s Comments: Nathaniel Shuda, Nate Beck & Karen headline was also solid. Nicely done. Comments: Solid effort overall on all Two of your submissions were good, but Herzog. Judge’s Comments: There were Third Place: The Journal Times, “Not headlines on these pages. There’s clearly too wordy. Take out some unnecessary a lot of pieces involved in covering this digging the Garden; Serving up some an effort to find compelling word choices words and your headlines will pack more saga of allegations, court cases, unpaid hot Curry; Federer aces English history and phrases that are interesting to attract punch. What’s for launch? Pumpkin fly! debts and more in this investigation. exam” - Sports Staff.Judge’s Comments: a reader. “Watts tackles Harvey” is a did just that. The team of reporters did a great job of Good use of humor in these headlines. decent play on words, but it may not have Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth covering every step, in addition to making Hot Curry and digging the garden were been the most sensitive choice given the Press, “Unbe-LEE-vable; Love within complicated information easy for readers very solid. The High and Dry was creative devastation of that storm. the ‘X’s and ‘O’s; Ripon all-stars Ben to understand. but with all the doping in cycling, I and Eddie humbled by wheely good questioned the dominant art with the Division D basketball players” - Jonathan Bailey. Division D headline. First Place: Lake Country Reporter, Judge’s Comments: Unbe-LEE-vable First Place: The Lakeland Times, Honorable Mention: Leader-Telegram, “Best plaid plans; The Processor of shines both for its choice of words, and “Boulder Junction Town Board “Legs of love; Doc’s cool plays well here; Assimilation: Robot enables Grady to stay more importantly, punctuation. It does investigation” - Richard Moore. Judge’s Local Kid Was Sold On Retail” - Tom with the program; Roots run deep” - JR everything a good headline should. Love Comments: Great thorough reporting Gunderson. Judge’s Comments: Solid Radcliffe. between the Xs and Os made me want to here. Of course I’m left wanting to know headlines in this entry but would have Second Place: The Country Today, read the story, but the third entry would how this all turns out. Great job battling liked to see the more ties to art. “Taking Care of Bzzness; On the Wild have more impact as just Humbled by for open meetings and transparency. wheely good players. Editorial 9

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And also for pivoting and letting the Well-executed column about the Weekly Division General News Story public know of the email chain that importance of published minutes and First Place: Lake Geneva Regional began as a result, furthering the issue agendas. News - Jen Gragg. Judge’s Comments: Division A of transparency. A clear winner in this Third Place: Amery Free Press, “The Jen Gragg reports and writes like an First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, category. Curious Case of the City Administrator” experienced pro, with interesting leads “Cambria mill explosion victim gets lift Second Place: Hudson Star-Observer, - Tom Stangl & Jessica de la Cruz. Judge’s and multiple sources. I read her entry from family, friends, new legs” - Samara “Wis. deputy assisting at ND pipeline Comments: Not all of the submitted first, and it spoiled me for the rest of the Kalk. Judge’s Comments: Excellent protest drunk at helm of squad” - Mike examples were helpful to this entry, but field. work to gain access for the storytelling Longaecker. Judge’s Comments: Good the column and final story (with the Second Place: The Stoughton Courier and images. The writing stood out in the story here and follow-up with records on performance reviews) got this across the Hub - Amber Levenhagen. Judge’s field: pacing, structure and word choice. the unfortunate situation(s) this officer finish line ahead of others. Comments: The work of Amber This piece helped put a face on a regional got himself into. Levenhagen was a very close second. She’s tragedy. Third Place: Lake Country Reporter, Rookie Reporter of the Year a good writer who knows how to report a Second Place: Kenosha News, “Vigil “Library lawsuits cost taxpayers $250,000” story in a readable length. honors Kenosha teen: No new leads - Kelly Smith. Judge’s Comments: Nice Daily Division Third Place: Price County Review in homicide investigation; Father calls job of reporting about big dollars involved First Place: Wausau Daily Herald - Jason Marvin. Judge’s Comments: for access to phone records to aid law in this suit. It never fails to amaze how - Laura Schulte. Judge’s Comments: Thorough reporting is Jason Marvin’s enforcement investigation” - Terry Flores. quickly the dollars add up in these kinds Excellent clips — heartfelt features and strength. He can develop as a writer by Judge’s Comments: Powerful description of legal disputes. in-depth enterprise — and a wonderful reading good works of journalism in boosted this entry above others. The letter of support show that Laura Schulte larger publications. structure and organization could have Division E is deserving of this honor. Honorable Mention: The Lakeland been better, and the sidebars needed to First Place: The Star, “City investigates Second Place: Daily Tribune - Caitlin Times - Abbey McEnroe. Judge’s be combined or include or context. But EMS director after union charges Shuda. Judge’s Comments: Building Comments: I like Abbey McEnroe’s this entry covered a lot of emotion in a employee mistreatment” - Jennifer great sources is so important, and Caitlin reporting, but it could take me too long relatively small amount of space. Fetterly. Judge’s Comments: Clear proves that with her breaking-news work. to get to it. With work on lead writing Third Place: The Capital Times, first-place winner with above-the-fold Third Place: The Gazette - Jonah (especially news reporting), she can be “Channel 3 blackout is the latest skirmish treatment and a lede that invited us to Beleckis. Judge’s Comments: Jonah’s very good. in a broadcaster-cable war” - Erik keep reading. growth and talent is obvious in the work Lorenzsonn. Judge’s Comments: Stories Second Place: The Platteville Journal submitted here. Great clips! on broadcast disputes must include: anger, - Steve Prestegard. Judge’s Comments: finger-pointing, and background. This

to our “MARKS” of EXCELLENCE in the Advertising Division! MARK SHINGLER • MARK HEIDEN Congratulations for hitting the “Mark” with your award winning advertisements in 2017. “A Daily Newspaper Since 1895” Watertown Daily Times 115 W. MAIN STREET | WATERTOWN, WI 53094 www.wdtimes.com Editorial 11 entry hit all of those and put a strong face bullying; Board rescinds original bullying on the issue. The entry also avoided a report; District finds nine new instances pitfall: too much detail in finger-pointing. of bullying” - Aaron Becker. Judge’s Readers don’t care; they just want their Comments: Powerful lead. Well chosen Badgers back. examples. The story captured the emotions Honorable Mention: Wisconsin State of the evening, which was obviously Journal, “Fundraising event offers look exhausting for all involved. Good use of at East Side enclave” - Shelley K. Mesch. sidebars as an organizing tool. Judge’s Comments: This entry had the Second Place: Amery Free Press, “Judge elements to finish higher (trendy tiny rules against Polk County, awarding $11.5 houses!), but the story’s organization and million in damages” - Jessica de la Cruz. transitions between sections was lacking. Judge’s Comments: Thorough and fair, Either the writer pulled everything she on what was surely a difficult story. The could out of Gene Cox, or he has more writing worked for those, like me, who stories to tell - and illustrate to readers. were new to the case and those who had been following all along. Division B Third Place: Lake Geneva Regional First Place: Wausau Daily Herald, “He News, “Real fire training preps city found redemption, then was shot to death” firefighters” - Jen Gragg.Judge’s - Robert Mentzer. Judge’s Comments: Comments: A very well-written story Writer takes us on an uncomfortable and an excellent lead. Nice to get a couple journey through the life of this man. voices in it. Captivating piece. Honorable Mention: Tomahawk Second Place: Daily News, “A Super Leader, “Sheriff: Law enforcment involved press run” - Nicholas Dettmann. Judge’s in shooting will never be the same again” - Comments: An interesting look inside the Kathy Tobin. Judge’s Comments: Difficult world of print media. Good job of letting subject matter to be sure, but writing did the reader get inside look at a very popular not get between subject and readers. event. Third Place: Wausau Daily Herald, “Mass shooter admitted to killings, Wausau Daily Herald, Second Place, Division B, Breaking News Division F demanded to tell his side” - Laura Schulte. First Place: Juneau County Star-Times, Judge’s Comments: Good job of capturing think it could have been expanded upon to hog farm” - Jim Massey. Judge’s “High water becoming dangerous” - the story of this troubled man. Good story — why not reach out to Rascal Flatts Comments: A good, fact-filled story about Kevin Damask. Judge’s Comments: A structure. or their management and ask why they an issue that could have ramifications well written article. The journalist talked Honorable Mention: Herald Times appeared at the wedding? I didn’t see a “no in the future. Some information, such to various people in town and outside Reporter, “Mass shooter Nengmy Vang comment” or “no response” from them as appeals processes, could have been sources. The pictures really helped capture admitted to killings, demanded to tell his so I assume the writer did not contact handled in a sidebar to tighten up the rest the story. This was very well done. side; Police justified in killing gunman them for comment. This story would have of the story. Second Place: New London Press Star, after March shooting spree, state says” - scored higher had more work been put Third Place: The Portage County “Van Ark convicted in overdose death” Patti Zarling. Judge’s Comments: Found into it. Gazette, “New drug court is changing - Scott Bellile. Judge’s Comments: The a story that continues to be told. Good job Honorable Mention: Watertown lives” - Heather McDonald. Judge’s journalist presented the facts concisely with details. Daily Times, “Downtown on edge of an Comments: Great story-crafting. The and didn’t sway one way or the other as economic breakthrough” - Jake Batterman. writer does a good job of explaining how to whether (he thought) the defendant Division C Judge’s Comments: Important story to the a drug court works and keeps the flow of was innocent or guilty. The journalist First Place: Marshfield News-Herald, town but there is a lot of government-ese the story moving forward with well-placed remained completely objective. Very well “Sisters await justice after years of abuse” - in the first few graphs that bog the story quotes. The Department of Justice’s review done. Karen Madden. Judge’s Comments: This down. Shorten or readjust placement. of the strengths of the drug court could Third Place: Crawford County story — a very important and timely one have been handled in a sidebar or separate Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, — clearly took a lot of work. Well-written. Division D story. “Squatters take over cave” - Emily Nice work. First Place: North Shore Now, Honorable Mention: The Portage Schendel. Judge’s Comments: Extremely Second Place: The Daily Press, “City “Shorewood shows solidarity with County Gazette, “Park dedication in depth article - a lot of time and research website was attacked by hackers” - Muslim neihbors” - Jeff Rumage. Judge’s continues legacy of ‘The Admiral’” - was put into this. Rick Olivo. Judge’s Comments: Good Comments: A great lede and a great Heather McDonald. Judge’s Comments: A Honorable Mention: Courier Sentinel, localization on Russian hacking. Would closing. Good use of quotes to show the strong lede and a strong ending. Good use “Pharmacy robbery sends message” - have preferred a few more sources in the effect of the executive order on people’s of quotes. The bio about Admiral Grant Kayla Peche. Judge’s Comments: Strong story, though. lives. The only suggestion would be, for could have been in a bio box with a picture article with background information, Third Place: Watertown Daily Times, balance, to include a quote or two from of the Admiral, if one was available. leaving no questions behind. However, I “Group pays for crashing wedding with onlookers at the march who may have had did think the pictures of the school sign musical tribute” - Sarah Weihert. Judge’s opposing views, if there were any. Division E and vehicles were part of the article, but Comments: This is a story that would Second Place: The Country Today, “Tax First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth found out later that they were separate. trend well online and on social media. I assessment lowered due to proximity Press, “School Board scorched re: Great job! 12 Editorial Breaking News Coverage Comments: Clear and concise reporting. Comments: This story had some tough Investigative Reporting Strong background on victim and solid competition with second place. Both Division A reporting on neighborhood reaction. involved two journalists working to Division A First Place: The Post-Crescent, “Gunfire Follow up stories are strong and provide provide as much information for their First Place: The Post-Crescent, in bar leads to fatal shot by officer” - answers for readers. readers as possible. I placed this one first “Greenville pulls ‘a nasty’ by obliterating Alison Dirr, Duke Behnke & Madeleine because it was all done on news deadline karst” - Duke Behnke. Judge’s Comments: Behr. Judge’s Comments: Very thorough Division C as the storm happened. Great coverage Very solid reporting on a serious issue. ongoing reporting. Thoughtful alternate First Place: Stevens Point Journal, and photos in a short time period. Good sourcing and good depth from key angles and good job of asking important “Storm cleanup begins, many without Second Place: Burlington Standard sources. That said, reader is left to wonder questions. Very solid. power” - Jonathan Anderson, Chris Press, “The flood of 2017” - Ed Nadolski whether this behavior had any sort of Second Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, Mueller & Jamie Rokus. Judge’s & Mike Ramczyk. Judge’s Comments: criminal aspect to it. Reporter did a good “Ship hits bridge, CityDeck dock” - Doug Comments: Great job in covering this Great coverage by two good journalists. I job explaining the impact and did a great Schneider. Judge’s Comments: Very major event. As they say, a picture tells the couldn’t think of one angle that you didn’t job at getting voices to talk about the story. detailed reporting and quick thinking and story. cover in the eight days from event to Nice job! readers can watch the video of the boat Second Place: Watertown Daily publication date. It definitely is a keepsake Second Place: The Journal Times, “Not getting smashed. Good execution at the Times, “Police shoot man in Creek” - edition. so decriminalized with a look at the scene, very complete report and lots of Sarah Weihert & Steve Sharp. Judge’s Third Place: Amery Free Press, “Village numbers (sidebar); How pot is prosecuted” detail worked in. Comments: Nice job of covering this very president charged with child abuse” - - Cara Spoto. Judge’s Comments: Very Third Place: The Journal Times, upsetting event. Good balance between Jessica de la Cruz. Judge’s Comments: interesting topic and good explanatory “Burlington Flood coverage” - Staff. print and video coverage. This reporter did a great job at recognizing reporting. Would have liked to see more Judge’s Comments: Complete reporting, Third Place: The Monroe Times, “Power a government official’s name in the crime with the data analysis and to understand though a little heavy on officials at key lines, trees fall as storm hits South Wayne” beat and getting the scoop! I wouldn’t have how many charges ended up in plea deals, points. Very complete reporting and - Bridget Cooke. Judge’s Comments: realized it was a scoop without the entry’s how many ended up with the alternative would have liked to see a few more maps Good job of overall coverage. comments though. class, etc. Good detail in the reporting to explain impact graphically. Overall very Honorable Mention: New Richmond overall. complete report. Division D News, “Sunday’s storm causes damage Third Place: USA TODAY NETWORK- Honorable Mention: Leader-Telegram, First Place: Muskego-New Berlin Now, across New Richmond area” - Jordan Willi. Wisconsin, “Thousands of rape kits still not “TWISTER KILLS 1” - Eric Lindquist, “Nurses credited with saving boy, 5, in Judge’s Comments: I loved the quotes tested” - Keegan Kyle & Doug Schneider. Chris Vetter & Chuck Rupnow. Judge’s New Berlin; Boy cheats death, returns to from a variety of victims. A lot of work in Judge’s Comments: Solid reporting, but Comments: Very detailed reporting of the school 2 days later” - Jane Ford-Stewart. just four days to publication. very focused on the official level. Would tornado. Great work jumping into action Judge’s Comments: Nice focus on have liked to see some additional efforts and a lot of detail in the reporting. Very lifesaving nurses in report on a near- Division F to personalize the story with victims nice job explaining the weather that led to drowning. Jane Ford-Stewart found the First Place: The Cambridge News and and others who may be waiting on tests. the storm. human story for her second-day lead. Deerfield Independent, “Heroin death Expanding that voice would have helped Second Place: The Chronotype, rocks Deerfield” - Karyn Saemann.Judge’s advance the story and help it evolve from a Division B “May 16 tornado coverage” - Staff. Comments: Really well done - this story political storyline. First Place: Herald Times Reporter, “Fire Judge’s Comments: The Chronotype’s covers all aspects of the problem, not just leaves 1 dead, many displaced; Manitowoc storm coverage was strengthened by the overdose death. There is a wealth of Division B fire victim: I left everything behind; complementing the obligatory official information for the reader here, presented First Place: Oshkosh Northwestern, Apartment fire victims still picking up sources with interviews involving real in a logical, readable format. At the same “UW-Oshkosh Foundation projects spark pieces” - Alisa Schafer. Judge’s Comments: people who were affected. time, you presented the overdose victim as lawsuit, bankruptcy” - Nate Beck, Noell Strong reporting from the start and Third Place: Muskego-New Berlin Now, a real person, with a real problem. Dickmann, Karen Herzog & Nathaniel important, informative follow up stories. “Muskego man engages in potentially Second Place: Crawford County Shuda. Judge’s Comments: This series of The breaking news had wide community deadly dialog, leads to capture of fugitive” Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, “Flash stories did a very good job at following impact and involvement and these stories - Jane Ford-Stewart. Judge’s Comments: flooding in the Kickapoo Valley” - Charley up step by step. I felt it was well written, reflected that in a clear and in-depth Interesting telling of a man’s involvement Preusser & Emily Schendel. Judge’s with good ledes. Most importantly, it did manner. in the capture of a fugitive. Confusing Comments: Shendel’s writing was very a good job at relating new developments Second Place: Wausau Daily Herald, lead should have been fixed during editing compelling. I felt like I’d been dumped in with possible effects that could result to “Marathon County shooting spree” - Staff. process to ensure clarity. the river myself along with her rescuer. taxpayers, future students, etc. Judge’s Comments: Excellent coverage of Honorable Mention: Trempealeau The other stories gave background and a Second Place: The Gazette, “Troubles for breaking news story with many moving County Times, “Washed Away: Floods more comprehensive view of the situation, tenants: Hundreds of landlord complaints parts. Initial reporting provided clear force evacuations, cause millions in but Storm pounds area had a few too in Janesville yield just four citations” - Jake information about what was known and damage in county communities” - Debbie many overused phrases (you could see it Magee. Judge’s Comments: It seems this follow up coverage provided depth into an Foss, Zac Bellman & Andrew Dannehy. coming, our collective luck gave out) to story is an obvious example for following important community story. Timelines, Judge’s Comments: Comprehensive really shine. tips from the community. What ended up maps, videos and other pieces help the coverage of flooding approached the Third Place: New London Press Star, transpiring from that tip was something reader truly understand the scope of the subject from many angles. “Eleven treated in semi vs. bus crash” that prompted further investigation for story. - Scott Bellile & John Faucher. Judge’s all of this community’s landlords and Third Place: Oshkosh Northwestern, Division E Comments: Clear, concise writing. The the city’s inspection process. It’s nice it “Police shoot, kill man Monday morning” First Place: The Chetek Alert, “A bullet points provided a lot of compact brought relief to those who tipped the - Nathaniel Shuda, Nate Beck, Noell terrible storm; Residents quickly start information. Nice use of quotes to help newspaper off, but even better that it could Dickmann & Madeleine Behr. Judge’s storm cleanup” - Carl Cooley. Judge’s illustrate the story. prompt the city to take action and help Editorial 13

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Angela Major Nina Perona Emily Rezin Eric Schmoldt Tim Seeman Sara Van Galder Anthony Wahl Bryan Wegter All-Around Newspaper Best Real Estate Ad, Best Advertising Sports News Story, Best Advertising Best Use of Local All-Around Newspaper Page Design - Sports Photography, Best Large Ad Sales Tool Sports Feature Sales Tool Photography, Photography, Spot News Photo, Best Advertising General News Feature Photo Sales Tool, Photo, Portrait or Best Newspaper Artistic Photo, Photo Promotion Essay, Best Use of Overall Newspaper Awards, Special Section Local Photography, Staff Best Newspaper Best Annual Niche Publication and Innovative Online Advertising Promotion Advertising Staff 14 Editorial even more. Great community journalism. Third Place: Barron News-Shield, Ferral. Judge’s Comments: Fascinating Third Place: The Country Today, Third Place: The Gazette, “CEO Bea “Getting the lead out an issue at armories” reporting, particularly relevant given “Smooth transition: Graduating Dairy is Mercyhealth’s $8 million man” - Neil - Bob Zientara. landscape. Do think a major nugget of the Grazing Apprentice prepares to take over Johnson. Judge’s Comments: Nicely Honorable Mention: The Lakeland story is at the end of it with the algorithm Chippewa County farm” - Nate Jackson. done watching federal nonprofit reports. Times, “Health Care Survey” - Jessica being made public. Would have liked to Judge’s Comments: Very nice article. Well Thought this story did very well at offering Leighty & Evan Verploegh. see that higher. Good explanation of the written and informative. a chance for individuals involved to way data is used. comment and give their side. Salaries can Division E Honorable Mention: The Capital Division E be a hot topic, especially when they reach First Place: The Record-Review, “Health Times, “Pink hat revolution” - Jessie First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth a figure like $8 million, so it’s important care price dilemma: A rural Wisconsin Opoien. Judge’s Comments: Well done Press, “Where depression lurks; these stories are reported fairly. And this crisis” - Peter Weinschenk. comprehensive look at a truly hot button Depression killed him; Numerous mental one was. Second Place: The Star, “Former SPPD issue. Nice work in getting beyond talking health resources await RHS students; Honorable Mention: Wausau Daily officer falsified seat belt tickets” - Chris points into data and had a good flow to it. Cutting, over-medicating; Life is never Herald, “Residents await deadline for Mertes. Good balance on reporting. Well sourced perfect; Learning how to swim” - Maic ‘hellhole’ trailer park to clean up” - Third Place: Amery Free Press, “Polk and complete. D’Agostino. Judge’s Comments: Lots of Nora Hertel & Txer Zhon Kha. Judge’s County ‘deliberately indifferent’ toward local sources, reflective interviews and a Comments: I felt this story did well past sexual complaints” - Jessica de la Division B serious commitment of space made this at giving the voiceless a voice in a Cruz. First Place: The Gazette, “How many the best among some terrific entries. Your community. The writing and reporting Honorable Mention: The Northwoods area residents really use Obamacare? paper created informed conversation, not made it worthy of an Honorable Mention, River News, “PRAT applies to more than Who are they?” - Neil Johnson. Judge’s just hand wringing, on this important very near the top-three in the category. tourism-related goods, services” - Jamie Comments: An insightful and well- issue. Taylor. researched report with a broad and timely Second Place: The Verona Press, “Pool look at a national issue. The article gives or beach — or both?” - Jim Ferolie. Division C Division F readers understanding of a complicated Judge’s Comments: Detailed information, First Place: Baraboo News Republic, First Place: Crawford County topic. delivered in advance of a public hearing, “Official retires during probe” - Tim Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, Second Place: The Gazette, “Navigating on a lingering community issue. Perfect Damos. Judge’s Comments: But what “Cottage cheese testing prompts DATCP a farm’s future” - Jim Dayton. Judge’s enterprise reporting. did they order at their monthly breakfast advisory” - Charley Preusser. Judge’s Comments: Excellent storytelling that Third Place: The Record-Review, “When meeting, Tim? In all seriousness, the Comments: When the area was faced with reflects a larger trend across the country. the gears of justice grind slowly” - Peter reporter policed public employees who a potential health hazard due to a product Compelling reporting. Weinschenk. Judge’s Comments: This should have been doing the right thing not being properly produced. Reporters Third Place: Wausau Daily Herald, package used deep sourcing to examine when no one was watching. Well done! visited several local establishments to “Dylan Yang: Case of a kid in adult court” specific local impacts of a common Second Place: Marshfield News-Herald, investigate if the product was removed - Nora Hertel. Judge’s Comments: An problem across Wisconsin and the nation. “Marshfield school discriminated against from the shelves as it was supposed to in-depth piece on a compelling subject student” - Jonathan Anderson. Judge’s be and talked to store personnel if they that is heightened by strong reporting and Division F Comments: This reporter gets past school discovered it was still being sold. research. First Place: Juneau County Star-Times, efforts to underplay some important errors “No small task” - Erica Dynes. Judge’s in judgment. Good work. Division C Comments: A masterful job of making Third Place: Stevens Point Journal, Enterprise/ First Place: Marshfield News-Herald, medical and insurance terminology “Sex offender’s placement surprises small “Firm aims to unlock miscarriage more easily understood, all tied together town” - Chris Mueller. Judge’s Comments: Interpretive Reporting mysteries” - Keith Uhlig. by the experiences of local families. Would have liked more information Division A Second Place: The Chippewa Herald, A tremendous amount of meaningful about how difficult it is for the corrections First Place: Leader-Telegram, “Somalis “Meth Overflow” - Rod Stetzer. information written with crystal clarity. system to place sex offenders. (No in Barron” - Eric Lindquist. Judge’s Third Place: Daily Tribune, “Why young Second Place: Sauk Prairie Eagle, neighborhood would be excited about Comments: Very solid and detailed adults live and lead in Rapids” - Caitlin “Reform considered for state’s civil their arrivals.) Solid effort overall. reporting on Somali population growth Shuda. asset forfeiture laws” - Autumn Luedke. in Barron. Compelling writing, chocked Honorable Mention: The Monroe Times, Judge’s Comments: A well-written piece Division D with detail. Good diversity in sourcing. “Schools losing money on state milk educating readers about a little known First Place: Hocak Worak, “Lawsuit to Very solid organization and flow to stories. program” - Susan Endres. practice. The article did an excellent job determine president’s conviction status” Great Work! of explaining the proposed legislation, - Ken Luchterhand. Judge’s Comments: I Second Place: USA TODAY Division D pros and cons of civil asset forfeiture, and particularly appreciated the use of public NETWORK-Wisconsin, “Wisconsin First Place: The Lakeland Times, was backed by solid research and credible records in this. struggles to protect children of addicts” “Autism in Education” - Richard Moore. sources. Second Place: The Lakeland Times, - Keegan Kyle, Chris Mueller & William Judge’s Comments: Excellent series of Third Place: Crawford County “Online deer hunter surveys show some Glasheen. Judge’s Comments: Very articles. Enlightening, educational and Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, “Land similarities, some differences, to previous complete reporting. Tight writing and informative. Great job! use decisions and flooding” - Gillian survey results” - Beckie Gaskill. Judge’s good sourcing. Story had a great pace and Second Place: The Chronotype, Pomplun & Charley Preusser. Judge’s Comments: I really appreciate the way provided quality information from all “Logging the tornado strewn trees” - Dave Comments: A review of the history it takes something a little obscure and around the state. Nicely done. Greschner. Judge’s Comments: Unique associated with flood prevention efforts really does the research to show why it is Third Place: The Capital Times, “One story. I was thoroughly educated on the proved timely and enlightening, given the relevant. Good use of public records. person, one algorithm, one vote” - Katelyn process. Thank you for your work. impact recent flooding imposed on the Editorial 15 local agricultural economy. Thoroughly remind readers about the Cold War’s role well as enlightening and entertaining. Very interesting story, captured my researched and nicely done! in their community. The short break-out attention right away and kept it until the reinforces the strength of the story. Division C very end. Very well written and interesting Second Place: The Gazette, “Heroin First Place: Watertown Daily Times, approach to combining historical elements Feature (Non-profile) addicts still struggle to find affordable, “Big Buddies” - Sarah Weihert. with current information. Division A available treatment” - Jonah Beleckis. Second Place: Marshfield News-Herald, Third Place: Door County Advocate, First Place: The Capital Times, Judge’s Comments: Kudos to Jonah “Attic yields trove of central Wisconsin “The other side of the Carol” - Christopher “Powerhouse of Prayer” - Katelyn Ferral. Beleckis for tackling the problems history” - Liz Welter. Clough. Judge’s Comments: Very original Judge’s Comments: Fascinating, well- associated with heroin, which most Third Place: The Monroe Times, “All approach to highlighting an (I assume) organized look at a culture and lifestyle readers might prefer to overlook. “News business and horse trophies” - Susan annual event or at least a run-of-the-mill few of us will encounter. You Can Use” breakouts enhance the Endres. event. Clever first few paragraphs. Well Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, multi-faceted aspects in this piece. Honorable Mention: Daily Globe, written. “A thriving food culture is making Viroqua Third Place: Wausau Daily Herald, “Honor’s flight mission brings veterans to Honorable Mention: Monroe County the place to be” - Samara Kalk. “Wausau mom discovers adopted Washington” - Larry Holcombe. Herald, “Everyday is Memorial Day for Third Place: Wisconsin State Journal, daughter’s twin” - Laura Schulte & Gold Star family” - Pat Mulvaney. Judge’s “The Virtual Dementia Tour offers an T’xer Zhon Kha. Judge’s Comments: Division D Comments: Very touching human interest empathetic view of dementia” - Amanda Laura Schulte puts the reader right First Place: News Graphic, “Bringing story. Puts the reader amidst the grief the Finn. into the middle of this unbelievable light to darkness” - Alison Henderson. family must have felt. Honorable Mention: Leader-Telegram, tale of identical twins, separated, then Judge’s Comments: This was a great “Hmong elders still searching” - Lauren reunited. The questions, the quest and the approach to highlighting a somewhat Division E French. culmination thoroughly engage the reader touchy subject. Great blend of personal First Place: Oconto County Reporter, in this report. accounts and expert sources. I appreciate “Restoration recalls Oconto’s pickle Division B Honorable Mention: The Gazette, the way the story went from talking about past” - Kent Tempus. Judge’s Comments: First Place: Wausau Daily Herald, “Ducks unstuck” - Catherine W. Idzerda. mental illness statistics, the effects, etc. — This story came to the top of entries “Fallout from Cold War lingers in Judge’s Comments: Catherine Idzerda then back to sharing the personal account. immediately with its originality of Wisconsin” - Laura Schulte. Judge’s takes an interesting story to a new Very well organized and well written story. approach and writing style to a boring Comments: Laura Schulte combines level with her creative slant. This piece Second Place: Trempealeau County pickle sign at a museum! Interviewing past comprehensive, in-depth reporting with illustrates how feature writing can be Times, “A Portal to Another World” - workers, telling the company’s story — all detailed, descriptive word choices to imaginative, inspired, and ingenious, as Andrew Dannehy. Judge’s Comments: of human interest. Great job! COMMITTED to our TO OUR COMMUNITY staff on our many WNA Awards The awards are always nice, but it’s the effort of WE’RE PROUD TO CALL WISCONSIN HOME. IT’S WHY GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU CONNECT, UNDERSTAND, our Entire Staff that brings the very best in ACT AND THRIVE. Green Bay Press Gazette has been named winner of the journalism to our readers! WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION’S 2017 DIVISION A BEST PAPER AWARD, for the seventh consecutive year. Thank you and congratulations to “A Daily Newspaper Since 1895” our team of reporters, photographers and editors. Watertown PROUD TO CALL WISCONSIN HOME. | DEDICATED TO MAKING AN IMPACT. 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Second Place: The Chetek Alert, Third Place: The Post-Crescent, Division D I enjoyed the birth of this radio DJ’s “Getting a jump on it: Cameron ski “Defying the odds a decade later” - Duke First Place: Sawyer County Record, personality. It was just a well-written jumping club revived” - Carl Cooley. Behnke. “Dancing with a president, driving a article. Judge’s Comments: This writer has a way Honorable Mention: Green Bay Press- ‘getaway car’ and a brush with John Third Place: The County Journal, “Sally with words that makes the reader feel as if Gazette, “Not just wingin it” - Kendra Dillinger” - Frank Zufall. Judge’s Langhammer’s life celebrated at Washburn they are right there ski jumping, too. The Meinert. Comments: What an interesting story to United Methodist Church” - Hope writing style catches readers’ attentions tell. Zufall made the subject jump off the McLeod. Judge’s Comments: I felt like I even if they have no interest in a skiing Division B page. Top entry in a competitive category, has knew her my whole life after reading club. First Place: The Gazette, “‘I can’t be full of excellent writers. this article. What a great ob by the author. Third Place: Spooner Advocate, “Rodeo that person.’ Through disarray, drugs Second Place: Lake Country Reporter, Honorable Mention: Crawford County idea began in 1953” - Bill Thornley. and disaster, a foster child graduates in “Father, son share fight” - Alec Johnson. Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, Judge’s Comments: The originality of her mother’s shadow” - Jonah Beleckis. Judge’s Comments: Powerful story. “Repeated flooding takes a toll” - Gillian approach to an annual event caught my Judge’s Comments: What an incredible Johnson did an excellent job drawing the Pomplun. Judge’s Comments: The attention — and how the writer pulled in story. The handwritten notes are a reader in. personal accounts about the flooding the original event creators, when most are fantastic touch. This feature story also Third Place: The Dodgeville Chronicle, where excellent and could have been its now deceased, was good. involved records request, and overcoming “Perfectly Porter - couple recalls life own series. I would have gotten to the Honorable Mention: River Falls denials of those records. Great, solid piece in Arena” - Brooke Bechen. Judge’s point a little bit quicker than the author Journal, “Construction boom part of of community journalism of an important Comments: Sonny’s three questions for did as he or she editorialized a little too ‘year of wow’” - Gretta Stark. Judge’s issue. Great job. marriage made me just want to read more. much in the beginning, the rest was so Comments: What a unique way to tell Second Place: Oshkosh Northwestern, Well reported. strong its why I gave it an Honorable what could just be another economic “Classrooms enhance learning by using Honorable Mention: Vilas County Mention. success story. movement” - Noell Dickmann & Jen News-Review, “Pinkeye Hirschljagd Zettel. Judge’s Comments: Very in depth reaches 75 years” - Doug Etten. Judge’s Reporting on Local Division F look, including perspectives of the young Comments: Strong reporting. Great job First Place: Juneau County Star- students using the new techniques. Wide getting so many points of view into the Government Times, “The original beer boom” - Kevin range of perspectives to really back up article. Damask. Judge’s Comments: Wisconsin reporting, as well. Division A has always been associated with beer. Third Place: Daily News, “A sight for Division E First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, With the recent explosion of the craft, the sore eyes” - Alex Beld. Judge’s Comments: First Place: New Richmond News, “Dark store’ cases could cost millions in history and future are quite timely and So glad that this baby girl can now see. “Passing the torch, continuing a taxes; Misconduct brings arrests under interesting. Cheers! Glad this rare procedure paid off for her. community’s legacy” - Tom Lindfors. scrutiny; Ledgeview residents say manure Second Place: Juneau County Star- Honorable Mention: The Gazette, Judge’s Comments: Love the way it pit idea stinks” - Doug Schneider. Judge’s Times, “Frozen in time” - Kevin Damask. “Walworth County Deputy of the connect three different stories into one Comments: Coverage of local government Judge’s Comments: Everyone loves a Year wants to change image of law human interest story. issues shines as in-depth enterprise who dunnit, and cold cases are doubly enforcement” - Jonah Beleckis. Judge’s Second Place: The Stoughton Courier coverage that shows how communities are interesting, especially when they are Comments: It’s concerning there are Hub, “Building a friendship” - Scott De affected. regional or local in nature. Good job of many communities that don’t get to see Laruelle. Judge’s Comments: The photo Second Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, telling one such story. the personal side of their law enforcement. and typeset really enhances the message of “Titletown District may get apartments; Third Place: Courier Sentinel, This deputy being named deputy of the this great story A city without a plan; Judge allows “Mentored bear hunt completes another year presented a good opportunity for the Third Place: The Valders Journal, “9/11 recount to continue in Wisconsin” - successful year” - Monique Westaby. newspaper to make sure their community terrorists forever alter life in the air for Adam Rodewald. Judge’s Comments: Judge’s Comments: While hunting can. this pilot” - Todd Bergmann. Judge’s Clear coverage and in-depth look into is very popular in Wisconsin and the Comments: Super interesting. The graphic how government decisions affect the upper Midwest, not many people have Division C adds to the story and takes me back to that population, simplified for the reader. experienced the opportunity to hunt bear, First Place: Stevens Point Journal, day in a second. Third Place: The Capital Times, “What much less teens having the opportunity. “Woman shares abuse story after dad Honorable Mention: The Ripon we have is momentum: Madison’s equity Interesting to hear their thoughts on the took plea deal” - Chris Mueller. Judge’s Commonwealth Press, “Mom’s eclipse was tool faces capacity challenges; Some experience. Comments: Outstanding! Thank you for total, but temporary” - Tim Lyke. Judge’s members at odds with Dane County sharing this important story. Comments: Touching, personal. Towns Association over zoning bill; Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, Kids at work: Madison is investing in Feature (Profile) “Heavy Metal Covers” - Steve Sharp. Division F youth employment to address disparities Division A Judge’s Comments: I was completely First Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, and crime” - Abigail Becker. Judge’s First Place: The Capital Times, engaged in this story. Beautifully penned. “German family creates new life in Comments: Reporter does a great job “Excommunicated” - Jessie Opoien. Third Place: The Daily Reporter, “Rising Granton after WWII” - Cheyenne of using community voices to show how Judge’s Comments: This news feature Waters (and frustration)” - Erika Strebel. Thomas.Judge’s Comments: The detail in government decisions affect them. does a great job of painting both the Judge’s Comments: You really do sense insight into this families history was very political moment and the man in the the frustration of the issue at hand. Great interesting and why I gave it the top stop. Division B middle of it. job! Just be sure to use sub heads with such a First Place: Wausau Daily Herald, Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, Honorable Mention: The Monroe long article. “Wausau City Council member Sherry “Madison author overcomes physical Times, “A platinum love story” - Bridget Second Place: Washburn County Abitz threatened residents in Facebook limitations to achieve his dreams” - Cooke. Judge’s Comments: Sweet and Register, “The roll n’ roll doctor is in” - post; Businesses on Wausau’s Thomas Amanda Finn. touching story. Danielle Danford. Judge’s Comments: Street feel construction strain; Basic guide Editorial 17 to Wausau’s Thomas Street construction Rumage. Judge’s Comments: At one point was presented through these articles. It project, and the saga” - Laura Schulte. had this entry as my winner. Great stories informs the public that things are wrong Judge’s Comments: Refreshing coverage! laced with important information that the and are trying to be worked out. It was Local government coverage is more than community needs to have at its disposal. very interesting to read and was written in attending meetings, and this reporter Honorable Mention: The Lakeland a way that someone not familiar with the proves it. Showing the affects of how Times, “LdF hears from public library situation could understand what is going road projects affect business owners and regarding funding: Revisits transfer station on, even without knowing the beginning offering a detailed guide for readers to usage, argues about semantics ; State Rep. of the process. I really enjoyed the pull understand the saga is a great approach. Beth Meyers holds listening session in Lac quotes to help breakup the article. Keep up Keeping tabs on social media also pays off du Flambeau Education: Reproductive the good work! in the story on the council member who rights and the environment of top items Third Place: Oconomowoc Focus, threatened residents. discussed; Residen” - Abbey McEnroe. “Group cites Constitution, demands Second Place: The Sheboygan Press, Judge’s Comments: I so wanted to place removal of church signs; Mayor on “City to staff: No guns at work; Gun- this higher. Ledes were a bit weak, but challenge to church signs: ‘Let them carrying alderman calls for resignations; once I got into the story, I felt like I was in make the next move’; Group issues ‘final’ Did scuffles cost Hou-seye his seat?” the room of these meetings. Great quotes. letter to city about its church signs” - - McLean Bennett. Judge’s Comments: Love your style. Tyler Langan. Judge’s Comments: The This councilman’s push for the right to three articles on the church signs were carry is laughable at times, but it was Division E very interesting. They each provided the surely an interesting topic to readers in the First Place: The Star, “Chicken necessary background information that community, and it goes beyond a run-of- ordinance; Neighborhood concerns; Dane wouldn’t leave readers wondering what the-mill meeting and election coverage. County Jail” - Jennifer Fetterly. Judge’s was going on if they just picked up the Third Place: Herald Times Reporter, Comments: This entry stood out over the paper in the middle of the arguments. “Petition challenges Manitowoc’s mission; others for it’s straightforward reporting The writer was clear and did a great job Speedway pushes back against new county with clever word play. of putting the information out without regulations; Zimmer responds to mayor’s Second Place: The Record-Review, any judgement — an indication of a good rebuke via email” - Alisa Schafer. Judge’s “Health care price dilemma: A rural journalist. Keep up the great work Mr. Comments: Great coverage that goes Wisconsin crisis; Stratford ambulance Langan! beyond reporting on meetings. Focus response ‘concerning’; No referendum for Honorable Mention: The Denmark on contentious community issues — or Edgar TID No. 4” - Peter Weinschenk. News, “Village Gets “Curveball” From between community leaders — makes for Third Place: The Verona Press, “Festival Northern, NEW Organics; Village, School interesting coverage. gets positive response; ‘Commons’ passes Finalize Full-Time SRO Agreement; on split vote; Light up, Verona” - Jim Prison Potential?” - Charles Collier. Division C Ferolie. Judge’s Comments: For a village of 2,000 First Place: Baraboo News Republic, Honorable Mention: The Stoughton people, there are quite a few of big item “Man lived and died in hazardous Courier Hub, “Headline 1; Talking shop ; issues going on between the prison and home; County disputes unveiled; Sheriff Design charrette gets positive reviews” - pipeline discussions. Each article was discouraged probe” - Tim Damos. Judge’s Bill Livick. well written and gave an abundance of Comments: Reporter showed the most Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, information. initiative in investigating issues of public First Place, Division C, Division F interest and concern. First Place: Clintonville Chronicle, Second Place: Stevens Point Journal, Reporting on Local Education “City, Aster Reach $300k Settlement; New Reporting on Local Education “Inmates get chance to stay busy, work to court; City to consider backyard Residential Development Planned; Missed Division A outside; Portage County drug court opens beekeeping ordinance; Sturgeon Bay looks Payment Changes Rating” - Tricia Rose. First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, with 5 addicts; County dispatchers, jailers, to change law allowing dogs in parks” - Liz Judge’s Comments: The three articles “Former Green Bay teacher demands deputies wear thin” - Chris Mueller. Welter. Judge’s Comments: First, congrats were concise and well written. The details action on school safety; Emails: Teacher’s Judge’s Comments: Not particularly on winning a very tough category. Entry were in-depth and inform the public concerns inspired change; UWGB ‘snaps’ hard-hitting topics, or investigative in contained great variety and showcased of everything going on at the city level, at its students” - Samantha Hernandez. nature, but these articles reflect aspects of superb writing style. Amount of research including background information in all Judge’s Comments: A shout-out to this government not coming out of scheduled was evident, and loaded with info. articles to clear up any confusion. The fact newspaper for its FOI request, but credit meetings. Second Place: The Star News, “Hazard that the settlement article was later split goes to Samantha Hernandez for her Third Place: Daily Tribune, “To free up or Hassle; Road woes; Why change” - into divisions on what each section was strong reporting and objective treatment jail space, Wood County loosens policy on Brian Wilson. Judge’s Comments: This about was helpful and can improve the of the controversy surrounding school drunken drivers; Port Edwards officials to could easily have been a winner. Three reading quality for readers to find what safety. This is community journalism at its face legal action; Fire chief: Port Edwards outstanding stories with community-wide section they want to read first. Very well best. Board risked lives” - Karen Madden. importance. I love the use of all the quotes. done. Second Place: The Journal Times, Judge’s Comments: Solid, well-written Third Place: North Shore Now, Second Place: Fennimore Times, “Unified amendment discussed; Panel reports. “Glendale wants shoreline restoration if “Mayor uses veto power for first time; backs reprieve; Villages open to own dam is removed; Cramped and outdated, Financials went unreconciled in 2016; districts” - Ricardo Torres. Judge’s Division D North Shore Library wants a $3 million Directive issued on reconciliation” - Comments: Ricardo Torres does a stellar First Place: Door County Advocate, renovation; Shorewood takes a stand to Robert Callahan. Judge’s Comments: An job in communicating the complexities “Tourism commission takes tax dodgers protect undocumented immigrants” - Jeff in-depth look at how the city is running of state government’s impact on school 18 Editorial funding and policies. Thorough, yet Division D facility needs” - Anne Trautner. the issue and don’t want to jump into clear, explanations, provide readers First Place: The Lakeland Times, “The something. The reporter shows this with information they need to know as Power of the Sun; LUHS in Preparations Division F through her writing. The coverage was taxpayers. for ‘Hello My Baby’; LUHS Forensics: First Place: New London Press Star, extremely well done. Third Place: The Capital Times, “A Practice Makes Nearly Perfect” - Evan “Twin power; Eleven treated in semi vs. different tune: Unschooling families Verploegh. Judge’s Comments: Really bus crash; Board member senses power Business Coverage pursue their own educational path; appreciated the Sun story. The other two imbalance in agenda policy” - Scott Bellile. Black girl joy: Fostering sisterhood and stories were solid—but the Power of the Judge’s Comments: There was a wide Division A success in Madison schools; Not adding Sun was the most compelling to me range of local education articles submitted. First Place: Leader-Telegram, “Crisis in up: Madison’s diverse student body is Second Place: Hocak Worak, “HCN The twins article was cute. It was a nice the Dairyland” - Eric Lindquist. Judge’s not matched by its teachers” - Amber C. Department of Education launches feature story incorporated into education. Comments: Great story ideas turned Walker. Judge’s Comments: Amber C. the new financial literacy course; Head The bus crash was more spot news story into well researched and compelling Walker highlights some unnoticed aspects Start students get grand graduation incorporated with the education. The stories that really read well and had great of education in her feature stories. Good ceremony thanks to proactive parent open meeting laws was eye opening. To presentation. Excellent job in finding deep writing and editing make each of these committees; Ho-Chunk’s Higher Ed think that some local government entities sourcing on widely different topics. These compelling reports and provide readers Division commends its summer interns are not following them astounds me. really stood out as the lead. Great work! with education news they may not have at recognition luncheon” - Tim Wohlers. They were all great articles that showed a Second Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, known. Judge’s Comments: I appreciate the different side of education. Awesome job! “City stuck in the middle; Green Box variety in this—different grade levels, Second Place: Courier Sentinel, “Area ready to emerge from bankruptcy; Peering Division B approaches, target audiences. schools ‘weld’ together; Cadott athletics; under the surface” - Jeff Bollier. Judge’s First Place: The Gazette, “No magic Third Place: Vilas County News-Review, Representing Cadott nationally” - Kayla Comments: Nice job with some complex formula: Blue-ribbon nominated “ACT scores fall in state; Student numbers Peche. Judge’s Comments: Great article stories. Well crafted solid reporting here. school tries to close achievement gaps; finally climb here, leaders hope it’s start on how the school is being proactive and The hotel story really stood out in the Recognizing the talent: Do high-achieving, of upward trend; Three area school offering other job skills other than for four group and helped propel it. These stories low-income students ‘wither on the vine’?; districts exceed or meet expectations.” - year colleges. The coverage of the athletic are extremely complex to get and you ‘I’m not supposed to be here’” - Jonah Gary Ridderbusch. Judge’s Comments: I meeting for the school district was great. did a good job explaining it and having a Beleckis. Judge’s Comments: Excellent appreciate the way they incorporate quotes It showed the concerns the citizens had, complete story. series on students who sometimes fall to make these numbers-based stories more along with the board officials. It kept me Third Place: The Post-Crescent, “Hey between the cracks - the challenges they human. intrigued and I wanted to finish the entire it’s the compost guy; Faking it?; Grocery face, and the ways officials are trying to Honorable Mention: Franklin- article to see what was going on. Very well shopping in the fast lane” - Maureen meet their needs. Greendale-Hales Corners-Oak Creek Now, done. Wallenfang. Judge’s Comments: Farmer’s Second Place: Daily News, “The value of “Invisible no more: Whitnall carnival Third Place: Clintonville Tribune Market story really stood out here. a college degree; Higher education in the spreads awareness of little-known illness; Gazette, “Edwards discusses referendum All stories in the entry were well told, internet age; Justman, Schmidt, Ongert Sticking to it: Whitnall assembly teaches finances; School board continues good structure and moved well. Nice elected to West Bend School Board” - students about dysautonomia; Aid and discussion on memorial plaques; Schools presentation. Ralph Chapoco. awareness: Whitnall carnival raises $3,000 see increase in homeless students” - Honorable Mention: USA TODAY Third Place: The Gazette, “Believe, for dysautonomia research” - Tiffany Erik Buchinger. Judge’s Comments: NETWORK-Wisconsin, “State of teach, love; Ducks unstuck; A parochial Stoiber. Good coverage and break down of the Opportunity” - Nathan Phelps. Judge’s question” - Catherine W. Idzerda. referendum for the school. The argument Comments: Good job quantifying a hard Division E of memorial plaques in schools was to tell trend. The subjects in the stories had Division C First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth interesting. Both sides of the issue were interesting stories and illustrated trends First Place: Daily Tribune, Press, “Free breakfast may fuel learning for presented clearly, along with the school well. Good sourcing, nice presentation. “Superintendent got $22K raise before young students; International camp breaks policy reading. Bringing to light the issue teacher cuts; Parents fear closure of Vesper down barriers, fears; Teaching resilience of homeless children within the school Division C school; WRPS considers $23M upgrades, can help students overcome trauma” - district was interesting, including what all First Place: Stevens Point Journal, “Man school changes” - Jonathan Anderson. Maic D’Agostino. can be defined as homeless. The fact that breathes new life into Plainfield opera Judge’s Comments: The stronger of the Second Place: Lake Geneva Regional the school district gives out gas cards and house; Central Wisconsin regional malls two entries by this reporter. Good vetting News, “Science and socializing in the Great helps with transportation of these students chart a new course, each with a different and follow-up work on issues of great Outdoors; Making waves at Reek with was also interesting. I was left wondering strategy; Bernard’s Country Inn closes importance to district readers. Science Splash; Author’s Skype chat leaves how much of an impact this has on the after 44 years” - Nathan Vine.Judge’s Second Place: Portage Daily Register, lasting impression” - Steve Targo. school’s budget. Comments: Nathan Vines survey story on “Poches’ future in doubt; Headline 2; Third Place: Courier Press, “Seventh Honorable Mention: Courier Sentinel, the struggles of shopping malls to remain Headline 3” - Noah Vernau. Judge’s graders emerged in mock election “Same Team; What we have here; School relevant in retail was especially interesting, Comments: This reporter lays out the campaign; Catholic education offered in security hasn’t been” - Ginna Young. and he showed a nice writing touch in his story well so that readers have good Prairie du Chien for 150 years; PdCHS Judge’s Comments: The first article about profile of a closing restaurant. understanding before and after the provides variety of courses for college the buzzer system or first measure of Second Place: The Daily Reporter, “State ultimate vote by the district board. credit” - Correne Martin. security at the school level was extremely officals looking beyond low-bid system for Third Place: Marshfield News-Herald, Honorable Mention: Kewaskum intriguing because most schools have road projects; Prevaling-wage repeal, right “Fear and loathing in Marshfield schools; Statesman, “Kewaskum School District some form of security in place now. The to work hang over industry negotiations; Most schools get good grades in ratings; considers new building plan; Kewaskum fact that they are still deliberating on Walker pulls backon building reins in Marshfield superintendent gets mixed School Board reviews nepotism policies; security measures a few months later recent capital budgets” - Dan Shaw. Judge’s review” - Jonathan Anderson. Water leak draws attention to school shows that they are being serious about Comments: Subjects tackled by Nathan Editorial 19

Vine are not the most interesting, but Comments: With the owner’s tie to they among the most important: public the troubled Minnesota resort, this is bidding, contract negotiations, and capital an interesting and important story for projects. He did a fine reporting job on all Wisconsin. Two things kept this entry out three. of the top spot: a couple of typos; and no Third Place: Daily Tribune, “Wisconsin reaction/comment/no-comment from the Rapids says goodbye to J.C. Penney; resort. Rapids’ selling points: river, cranberries; Third Place: The Capital Times, “Tapped Farmers markets make connections Out” - Katelyn Ferral. Judge’s Comments: between Wood County growers, Few of our readers know the depths of the customers” - Caitlin Shuda. Judge’s bureaucratic sinkhole that is the Army Comments: Good business stories are Corps of Engineers, but this story gives more about the people involved and Madison readers a good overview. The affected than about the businesses, and lede wasn’t as strong as the other place- Caitlin Shuda did nice work on the people winners, but there are gobs of good quotes angle in her three entries. and detail. The story could also have used some of the Army/Corps bureaucratic Division D context to help readers know that the First Place: Brookfield-Elm Grove Now, Engineers don’t just hate Wisconsin; they “Businesses put down first Wisconsin hate everyone. roots in Brookfield” - Geoff Bruce. Honorable Mention: Green Bay Press- Judge’s Comments: I really enjoyed how Gazette, “Ledgeview residents say manure this author went about different local pit idea stinks; Ledgeview residents wait economic Impacts. for manure answers; Ledgeview farm Second Place: The Star News, “North hopes to increase manure storage” - Doug Breeze back in Little Black; Breeze Schneider. Judge’s Comments: CAFOs are Dairy Group looks to future of dairying; an emerging problem for urban areas in Uncowed” - Brian Wilson. Judge’s Monroe County Herald, Sparta, Second Place, Division D, the Midwest, and one that requires delicate Comments: I thought this author gave an Environmental Reporting Award reporting to be fair. While the issue from interesting take on a single problem for the view of the neighborhood is clear, a one business in a small town. clearer picture of the livelihood of those in Third Place: Door County Advocate, readers. flows. You write about businesses in a non- ag in the area is missing. Even if it’s not the “Skaliwags food truck draws crowds for Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth boring way! I especially liked the story on farmer at the center of the issue, a tour of lunch; Island Orchard expanding; The Press, “Care confusion; Newborn deliveries Dixon’s apples. a nearby farm/CAFO would have been an Cookery celebrates 40 years of locally go on hiatus; Bluelight tax special?” - Ian Third Place: New London Press Star, excellent addition. sourced cooking” - Liz Welter. Judge’s Stepleton. Judge’s Comments: Writer does “Business community impacted by deaths; Comments: I thought this author did a a great job getting voices from the many Huntington Bank to close its New London Division C great job of featuring local businesses, angles of these stories. Good use of official branch this fall; Yes, Culver’s considered First Place: Daily Tribune, “It’s a Girl’s while keeping my interest. I would like to documents. serving up a NL franchise” - Scott Bellile. Hunting Life” - Jonathan Anderson & visit these places someday. Honorable Mention: Spooner Advocate, Judge’s Comments: A nice range of topics Karen Madden. Judge’s Comments: Honorable Mention: Vilas County “Maple Ridge; Sathers; Civic Center” on business. In one story I thought it was This was head and shoulders over the News-Review, “Schiffmann inks contract - Bill Thornley. Judge’s Comments: an interesting idea to write on how deaths competition in this category — the with big firm; Area businesses short on Stories are crisply written and capture the impacted businesses. Your writing on the reporter painstakingly followed this help during summer; Holiday business personalities of the story subjects. submitted stories was very good and was process from beginning to end, providing best since 2013” - Gary Ridderbusch & interesting and clear. a complete picture of readers. Doug Etten. Judge’s Comments: Just well- Division F Second Place: The Monroe Times, written articles. First Place: The Brillion News, “BIW Environmental “Dogs: Companionship, loyalty like no closing: 342 jobs could be lost; Brillion other; Drumming grouse: One of nature’s Division E FFA students ready for Indianapolis; Three Reporting Award treasurers; A great day, a bittersweet day First Place: The Verona Press, teachers resign, handbooks approved” with Dad” - Bridget Cooke. “Businesses prepare for total shutdown; - Ed Byrne & David Nordby. Judge’s Division A Third Place: The Monroe Times, Many options, and a long time coming; Comments: It always hurts a community First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, “Proposed manure spreading rules” - Plan would redevelop West Verona Ave” - when a business closes and you did an “Neighbor against neighbor” - Paul Bridget Cooke. Jim Ferolie. Judge’s Comments: This entry excellent job writing on the subject. Great Srubas. Judge’s Comments: Good — unlike any of the others — supplements explanation, great use of quotes, great packaged summary of the people and the Division D well written stories with fact boxes and description on the impact of the closing, issue related to the potential mine. The First Place: Door County Advocate, graphics. The result is easily understood and great follow-up stories. A very nice linear style worked for the sidebar, but “Emerald ash borer destroying Door Co. information for readers. job keeping your community informed. the mainbar could have benefited from trees” - Liz Welter. Judge’s Comments: A Second Place: The Star, “Jesus Pizzas; Second Place: Courier Sentinel, another scene or tie-in to the Ogden Club. pretty clear winner in this category, thanks State firms struggling to find workers; “Dixon apples; Badger Geeks; Hidden Second Place: Wausau Daily Herald, mainly to a topic that is on everyone’s 78 Years” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: organic orchard” - Kayla Peche. Judge’s “Granite Peak draws water with little minds. Using multiple sources and a Good writing to topics that are critical to Comments: I love the way your writing oversight” - Laura Schulte. Judge’s variety of viewpoints pushed this story to 20 Editorial the top. Lots of information!!!! shot, slain in line of duty; suspect arrested/ Second Place: Monroe County Peers admired officer for his work ethic” Herald, “La Crosse River makeover: - Luke Klink. Judge’s Comments: A clear Sparta edition” - Pat Mulvaney. Judge’s winner. Series of articles wreak with Comments: Another good entry loaded emotion and cover the shooting of a police with details and information. Again, using officer from all angles. Well done. multiple sources gave this the edge. Well Second Place: Hudson Star-Observer, done! “St. Croix EMS” - Rebecca Mariscal & Third Place: Vilas County News-Review, Maureen McMullen. Judge’s Comments: “Milfoil battle will continue with divers” Entry covers an emotionally-charged - Gary Ridderbusch. Judge’s Comments: issue from various viewpoints. Loved I’m sure this is a hot topic in Wisconsin, how quotes were used to demonstrate the and the article was packed with lots of passion. detailed information. Very educational. Third Place: The Lakeland Times, “It Honorable Mention: Vilas County Matters to One animal rescue” - Jamie News-Review, “Walleye numbers plummet The Northwoods River News, Rhinelander, Second Place, Division E, Taylor. on Lac Vieux Desert” - Doug Etten. Ongoing/Extended Coverage Honorable Mention: News Graphic, Judge’s Comments: Again, another well- “August Weber license renewal; Court written story loaded with information that dismisses claims; ‘I never did anything I’m certain had a lot of community-wide wrong’; Banas defendants respond; August Third Place: Leader-Telegram, “Problem interest. Division C Weber up against petition” - Alison landlord” - Julian Emerson. First Place: Baraboo News Republic, Henderson. Honorable Mention: Green Bay Press- “Jury to visit stabbing scene” - Tim Division E Gazette, “Green Bay’s Titletown District” First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Damos. Judge’s Comments: This was as - Richard Ryman. Division E Press, “The nose have it” - Ian Stepleton. concise and well-constructed a courts First Place: The Star, “Act of depravity/ Second Place: Price County Review, Division B narrative as I’ve read. Clear writing, parents say daughter’s murder could “The invisible cost of water” - Anna Maria ledes could be punchier. They’re well- have been prevented” - Jennifer Fetterly. First Place: Wausau Daily Herald, Hansen. constructed, but don’t always include the Judge’s Comments: Wow is what I say “Victims of a mass shooting: profiles Third Place: Lake Geneva Regional juiciest tidbits to lure readers in. Good job to this story. I loved your writing and and untold stories” - Nora Hertel, Laura News, “Lake’s zooplankton population re-introducing previously established facts. story telling. You did an excellent job on Schulte & Keith Uhlig. Judge’s Comments: continues mysterious decline” - Chris The necessary information is presented in coverage of the murder and I especially A heartfelt collection of stories led by Schultz. a way that feels natural to each individual liked the follow up stories. Great job of the terrific Keith Uhlig centerpiece. The Honorable Mention: Courier Press, story. Very well-constructed stories. Trial following the victim’s family and not coverage had a layer of humanity we “Maintaining elevation of Upper coverage involves introducing a lot of ending the coverage after the sentencing. should all aspire to in our writing. Mississippi River a well-orchestrated information and providing the proper Second Place: The Northwoods River Second Place: The Gazette, effort” - Ted Pennekamp. context while still making something News, “City administrator firing” - Jamie “Methamphetamine ‘epidemic’ in people can read without their eyes glazing Taylor & Heather Schaefer. Judge’s Walworth County” - Jonah Beleckis. over. Well done. Comments: Way to keep your community Division F Judge’s Comments: Quite a deep dive into First Place: The Brillion News, “Manure Second Place: The Daily Press, “Jail hit informed on the firing of a city official. an important topic. Commendable above- Digester” - Ed Byrne. Judge’s Comments: with sexual assault lawsuit” - Rick Olivo. I loved how you were the watchdog and and-beyond work by a single reporter Strong writing raises this entry to the top Judge’s Comments: The open records kept the governmental body accountable who cared about an issue facing the of the pack. Byrne covered all sides of an request by the paper really cracked this on openness. Excellent writing, very community. issue, that you don’t hear about every day. story open. Clearly the reporter was asking enjoyable read. Third Place: The Gazette, “The hunt Second Place: The Sun, “Bats wintering all the right questions of the right people, Third Place: The Northwoods River for Joseph Jakubowski” - Staff.Judge’s well in Geiger caves” - Suzanne Lindgren. even if the answers weren’t always given. News, “Stepmother charged in toddler Comments: The Gazette handled the An important issue to the community, this death” - Jamie Taylor & Heather Schaefer. arrest press conference wonderfully by story deserved dogged pursuit and got it. Judge’s Comments: You handled a tragic helping readers understand that reports Ongoing/Extended Coverage Third Place: Marshfield News-Herald, situation with style and great writing. at the scene had unanswered questions. “Marshfield woman battles aggressive You gave a nice synopsis of the event Division A Lot of work went into covering some very cancer” - Mitchell Skurzewski. Judge’s on each following story to help the First Place: Kenosha News, “Man shot in tense moments as well. Comments: I like unique human-interest reader remember what happened. I was TCF Bank; Man wanted in bank shooting; Honorable Mention: Herald Times stories. Ongoing coverage doesn’t have to engrossed in each story until the very end. Shooting suspect turns himself in; Misfire Reporter, “Manitowoc smoke shop may be all crime and gloom and doom. Good Nice job. may have saved life; A long road to feel ordinance’s burn; Manitowoc defends descriptive language. Syntax is a little Honorable Mention: Oconto County recovery; Surviving the shooting; Victim ordinance against drug items; Manitowoc clumsy at times. I don’t typically consider Reporter, “Continuing coverage of Law of gun violence works; Man putting life sued over its stricter drug paraphernalia first-person columns continuing coverage. Enforcement Center construction” - Kent back together” - Deneen Smith. Judge’s ordinance; Manitowoc paraphernalia But it’s pretty touching nonetheless. I like Tempus. Judge’s Comments: Excellent Comments: Thorough coverage of the ordinance passes court test” - Alisa the idea of following up with the husband job of keeping the community informed event through the recovery of the young Schafer. Judge’s Comments: We’ll bet as he starts a new business. Punctuation is on the new law enforcement center on its victim. Very comprehensive. Nice work! this story created quite a buzz in the inconsistent enough to be distracting. progress and setbacks. I enjoyed your style Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, community. The writer showed balance of writing — crisp, clear, concise. “The race to be Wisconsin’s schools chief” and legwork in a solid group of stories. Division D - Molly Beck. First Place: Ladysmith News, “Deputy Editorial 21

Division F reader’s mind. Good job of telling the Bay Packer fan, to the Wisconsin Badgers First Place: Sauk Prairie Eagle, “High stories concisely and with humor! and ultimately to being drafted by the school curriculum book criticized” - Second Place: The Country Today - Packers. Autumn Luedke & Jason Cuevas. Judge’s Jenn Stirmel. Judge’s Comments: Close Second Place: Leader-Telegram, Comments: From start to finish, the runner-up. Again, a good job of relating “King Kenny” - Nick Erickson. Judge’s process of challenging a book’s place in experiences that many readers will be able Comments: Good narrative approach, and the school curriculum was reported from to identify with. I’m sure this column is a getting both sides of a big record-setting a multitude of angles. When passionate favorite of the paper’s readers. performance. opinions are being expressed throughout Third Place: The Country Today - Sara Third Place: La Crosse Tribune, “Red the community, it can be difficult to T. Bredesen. Judge’s Comments: Tough Raiders rejoice” - Todd Sommerfeldt. present all sides of the argument in an to place these columns in order. This Judge’s Comments: Clearly this was a objective fashion. This coverage is an newspaper’s readers are lucky to have major story for the community, being the excellent example of how to do it well. several quality, entertaining columnists. first state title in nearly a century. Story Second Place: New London Press Star, Honorable Mention: The Star News - was very well done to capture the moment “City ponders building mixed-use library; Brian Wilson. Judge’s Comments: Good well. Developers to pitch ideas for new library; job of story telling and relating life’s Honorable Mention: The Post-Crescent, Developers share challenges, hopes experiences. “Ghosts grab second title: Kaukauna stops with city’s vacant riverfront property; Wilmot for D1 crown” - Ricardo Arguello. Partnership recommended for riverfront Division E Judge’s Comments: A little surprised the development; Timeline projected for First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth coach let such a secret out of the bag, but mixed-use library” - Scott Bellile. Judge’s Press - Maic D’Agostino. Judge’s made for a nice angle to approach a story! Comments: Communities considering Comments: This is strong, personal the construction of a new library need writing. You give good background, then Division B look no further than the Press Star for a use compelling text to make me care about First Place: The Gazette, “Ultimate blueprint on how to educate taxpayers on these issues. Success” - Eric Schmoldt. Judge’s the potential benefits and pitfalls of such a Second Place: Price County Review - Comments: In Eric Schmoldt’s report project. Well done! Seth Carlson. Judge’s Comments: Good of a state wrestling title, the real story is Third Place: Juneau County Star- The Country Today, Eau Claire, editorial writing. You identify a problem, the evolution of the relationship between Times, “Murphy homicide trial begins” Second Place, Division D, give me adequate background to support coach and athlete, a theme that doesn’t your position, then present a possible get lost after the first few paragraphs. Well - Kevin Damask & Jason Cuevas. Judge’s Local Column Comments: Very thorough, detailed solution. Way to make your readers think! done. coverage of a murder trial — so good Rusty Cunningham challenges the Third Place: Spooner Advocate - Bill Second Place: Daily News, “Paying readers might think they were in the jury community he serves by sounding off on Thornley. Judge’s Comments: A cat, a tribute” - Adam Lindemer. Judge’s box. a binge-drinking topic that continues to bear and a woman who hunts deer. I can Comments: A soccer game become a plague the local campus and community. see why these stories would appeal to your tribute to a coach who has died, and writer Additionally, we feel as though we’re readers. I enjoyed reading them, too. Your Adam Lindemer sticks with that story line Local Column standing with the football team — words really drew me in. throughout, resisting the urge to turn his Division A knee-deep in mud — as it “scores” in Honorable Mention: The Valders report into a gamer with an interesting community service. Journal - Mary Thomsen.Judge’s lead. First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette Comments: I really enjoyed your stories. Third Place: The Gazette, “Every - Paul Srubas. Judge’s Comments: The You have a nice, folksy style that’s a pitch counts” - Eric Schmoldt. Judge’s wit, grace and style fashioned by Paul Division B First Place: The Gazette - Anna Marie pleasure to read. Comments: Nice work by Eric Schmoldt Srubas connects with readers. His open to examine possible game strategies letter to a boy who drowned 25 years ago Lux. Judge’s Comments: Anna Marie Lux does a wonderful job with the strongest Division F involved with newly enacted pitch counts was the most powerful piece in the class. First Place: Courier Sentinel - Ginna for high school hurlers. Incredible heart-felt effort. subject matter in the class. Language is clear, quotes pack punch. Great work! Young. Second Place: The Capital Times - John Second Place: Courier Sentinel - Division C Nichols. Judge’s Comments: John Nichols’ Second Place: The Sheboygan Press - Leah Ulatowski. Judge’s Comments: Monique Westaby. First Place: Stevens Point Journal, “Men’s recap of a Racine nun’s sparring session Third Place: Tribune Record Gleaner - basketball coach suspended for season” - with Paul Ryan put readers in the middle Editor Leah Ulatowski won’t let home fall by the wayside this season, or any season. Dean Lesar. Scott Williams. of the action. The public needs a watchdog Honorable Mention: Crawford County Second Place: Daily Tribune, “Lifelong like Nichols keeping tabs on lawmakers Strong writing. Third Place: Oshkosh Northwestern - Independent & The Kickapoo Scout - Jane dream comes true for Rapids’ Biegel” - and leaders in the academic world. Schmidt. Mark Massoglia. Third Place: The Capital Times - Paul Noell Dickmann. Judge’s Comments: What’s in a blazer? Plenty, according to Third Place: The Chippewa Herald, Fanlund. Judge’s Comments: Paul “State champions: Macks rally for first- Fanlund’s recap of the career of a devoted columnist Noell Dickmann, who weaves Sports News Story a strong tale and leaves readers with an ever Division 5 championship” - Spencer school board member — and his parting- Flaten. shot call-to-action — can’t help but leave important question. Well done! Division A one with a sense of gratitude for what First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, Division D “Biegel gets a rush out of Packers pairing” Division D might be the most challenging, and maybe First Place: The Portage County Gazette, most rewarding, form of public service. First Place: Lake Country Reporter - - Ryan Wood. Judge’s Comments: Nice Scott Peterson. Judge’s Comments: Each profile and storyline, which follows this “Last-second win; Falcons end unexpected Honorable Mention: La Crosse Tribune run; Carter Zblewski’s filed goal wins” - - Rusty Cunningham. Judge’s Comments: column is sure to bring memories to the athlete from his younger years as a Green 22 Editorial

John Kemmeter. Judge’s Comments: This Comments: Great coverage of the tourney Cool story about a couple who put in day on the lake. Congratulations. story represented the biggest moment, with good job of updating on the internet so much time and effort. I’m sure most Third Place: Milton Courier, “Atta Boie” in this judge’s opinion. To make a during the tourney. people don’t realize the sacrifices they’ve - Michael Gouvion. Judge’s Comments: championship kick as your first made field Second Place: Lake Mills Leader, “L of had to make to keep the local team going. A well-done story about an interesting goal, wow! That’s a sports writer’s dream to a Shot” - Paul Beroza. Judge’s Comments: Honorable Mention: Daily Jefferson subject. Good job talking to the coach cover. Nice family history woven in too. Solid game story is accentuated by the County Union, “Terrific twosome” - Jeff and chronicling John’s rise to the national Second Place: Hudson Star-Observer, graphics, photo and play on words. Seisser. team. Congratulations. “Raiders go all in” - Bob Burrows. Judge’s Third Place: Courier Sentinel, Honorable Mention: River Falls Journal, Comments: Loved the lead to this piece. I “Cornell vs. Lake Holcombe: a game to Division C “Riding high: Meyer Middle Schooler felt like I was there too with the players the be remembered” - Kayla Peche. Judge’s First Place: Marshfield News-Herald, heads to nationals rodeo” - Bob Burrows. writer described. Hockey is a sport I don’t Comments: Another good game story “He almost lost his life to wrestling” - Judge’s Comments: A well-done story. cover but I truly felt like I could follow giving good play-by-play as well as using Mark Massoglia. Judge’s Comments: Very Bonus points for such a good interview along and understand well with this great good quotes from players and coaches. inspirational. Did a great job of capturing with someone that young, which we all game coverage. Honorable Mention: Oconomowoc this young man’s story. know can be challenging. Congratulations. Third Place: The Chronotype, “Brushpile Focus, “Oconomowoc football beats Second Place: Daily Citizen, “Globe eludes hunters to the end” - Dave Watertown in thriller” - Evan Frank. trotter reaches finish line” - Ben Rueter. Division F Greschner. Judge’s Comments: I was so Judge’s Comments: What a fun story. If First Place: Fennimore Times, “Gold entertained by this piece I felt it belonged we could all be so determined! Did a nice Rush!” - Robert Callahan. Judge’s in the top three. While it isn’t a game story Sports Feature job of sharing her story. Comments: Love that this could be a of any kind, I think the mystique of this Division A Third Place: The Chippewa Herald, double feature. The two photos with the animal was a very interesting read within First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, “30 stadiums, 32 days” - Spencer Flaten. respective stories on each side is simply itself. It’s something I’d never expect to “Ethan Happ’s desire to improve has Judge’s Comments: A fun-loving story of awesome. read but am so glad I did! Way to find a become an obsession” - Jim Polzin. Judge’s these three guys. Second Place: The Dunn County good story out of a kind of “white whale” Comments: The key to this winning Honorable Mention: Daily Citizen, News, “The Dogtown Diamond” - Laura tale. is the detail. There are many quotes, “Andrew Wallace has impacted BDHS like Giammattei. Judge’s Comments: Very Honorable Mention: Oconomowoc observations and anecdotes that make no other by helping out athletics” - Mark neat feature. It really helps that this is a Enterprise, “Little Ten High Five series” - Ethan pop to life. Great writing job. McMullen. Judge’s Comments: A great unique article. The layout tops it off. Mark Hutchinson. Judge’s Comments: I Second Place: The Post-Crescent, example of what students are doing today. Third Place: Oconomowoc Focus, suppose I was judging more from a sports “Battling Back: Basketball journey of “Waukesha West coach Steve Rux returns story perspective. But if there was a best Neenah High School’s Zavier Sims takes Division D to Oconomowoc” - Evan Frank. Judge’s sports series or editorial series, this would different path following brain surgery” First Place: The Star News, “Making her Comments: Love the big photo of the take the cake. I’ll bet your readers loved - Ricardo Arguello. Judge’s Comments: mark” - Bryan Wegter. Judge’s Comments: coach. The headline above shows the these pieces and that’s more important While the subject matter is unusual, From the inviting, five-word lead, Wegter readers that this is a feature that is worth than awards. the writer makes it understandable and pulls readers in to a story mercifully free reading. heartfelt. We feel for this athlete and his of the jargon and clichés typical to this Honorable Mention: The Brillion News, Division E journey. category. “Sara Braun” - David Nordby. First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Third Place: Leader-Telegram, “Coach Second Place: The Star News, “Creating Press, “Going out on top” - Jonathan preached opportunity, changed lives” - a home field advantage” - Matt Frey. Bailey. Judge’s Comments: Nice feature Nick Erickson. Judge’s Comments: A Judge’s Comments: A true enterprise Local Sports Column with a good anecdotal lede. great tribute to a beloved coach. feature, building a nice story around the Division A Second Place: The Ripon Honorable Mention: The Journal Times, writer’s observation, not a game or event. First Place: Kenosha News, “McKay will Commonwealth Press, “Bringing back “The joy of being Bucky Badger” - Mark Third Place: Brookfield-Elm Grove Now, be missed; How the Sticks stole Cubs-mas; the gold” - Jonathan Bailey. Judge’s Feldmann. Judge’s Comments: A fun “After serious illness, Jenny Cape scores He’s not just a Hawk — he’s a role model, Comments: Great look at an athlete who feature. It proves: Don’t overlook those on three goals” - Andrew Gruman. Judge’s too” - Mike Johnson. Judge’s Comments: is competing at the international level. the sidelines. They make great stories. Comments: This seven word lead scoots Mike Johnson offers his ink to a coach Third Place: Burlington Standard Press, readers past the clichés they usually find who doesn’t want to leave, a powerful “Dream season ends in grueling thriller” Division B in prep-athlete-faces-illness stories. Plenty indictment of a local school. Johnson then - Mike Ramczyk. Judge’s Comments: First Place: The Gazette, “Jetting of sources allows Gruman to build this pivots to a fun Cubs Christmas essay, then Beautiful description of a penalty kick down the road” - Eric Schmoldt. Judge’s believable profile. returns to his roots to follow a one-of-a- boomeranging around a wall of defenders Comments: Great insight into a difficult kind Eagle Scout basketball game. Well and into the corner of the net. aspect of junior hockey that not many Division E done! Honorable Mention: The Record- people get a chance to see. First Place: The Northwoods River Second Place: La Crosse Tribune, Review, “Stratford wins first state title” Second Place: Daily News, “National News, “The clock is ticking” - Jeremy “Central’s Fergot captures his dream” - - Casey Krautkramer. Judge’s Comments: Athletic Training Month” - Adam Mayo, Nick Sabato. Judge’s Comments: Todd Sommerfeldt. Judge’s Comments: Good anecdote of a wrestler who watched Lindemer. Judge’s Comments: Really Covers all angles of the story — from the Todd Sommerfeldt puts us in the huddle from the sidelines the previous year interesting to read about a behind the way the game will be played to the cost. with an emotional coach. He then shares and this year led the team to a state scenes aspect of high school athletics. Congratulations. the struggle of a winner during his championship. Not many people think about this side of Second Place: Amery Free Press, “Friday comeback from a stroke. Powerful subjects sports. night ice” - Jessica de la Cruz. Judge’s made incredible accessible for us. Division F Third Place: The Sheboygan Press, Comments: Fun story to read — almost in Third Place: The Journal Times, “Suhr’s First Place: Sauk Prairie Eagle, “WIAA “Sheboygan baseball royalty get their due” the style you would expect to hear talking State Wrestling” - Brock Fritz. Judge’s to buddies while having a beverage after a - McLean Bennett. Judge’s Comments: Continued on Page 28 Awards by Newspaper 23

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Continued from Page 22 shot clock to HS basketball” - Jonathan Third Place: The Post-Crescent, “A Samantha Hernandez. Bailey. spiritual journey” - Shane Nyman. Judge’s Third Place: Lake Country Reporter, voice one for the ages; Freres leaves a Third Place: Oconomowoc Focus, “Frank Comments: Great feature on DAPL “Local farmers keep wary eye on dairy lasting legacy; One of a kind” - Peter Remarks” - Evan Frank. through the perspective of a person who’s decision” - Alec Johnson & Colleen Jackel. Judge’s Comments: The retiring been there. Kottke. pioneer athletic director held our attention Honorable Mention: Wisconsin State Honorable Mention: The Chronotype, throughout. The feature on the “Vin Scully Local Outdoor Column Journal, “Babies dependent on opioids” “Somalis troubled by immigration ban” - of Racine County” should have readers Daily Division - David Wahlberg. Judge’s Comments: Ryan Urban. remembering this legend with great First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, Touching story on a national issue, with a fondness. “Patrick Durkin outdoors columns” - personal story of a mother and child who Division E Patrick Durkin. Judge’s Comments: struggle. First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Division B Patrick Durkin writes about the outdoors Press, “How might Trump succeed? With First Place: The Chippewa Herald, with authority. Two incredibly strong Division B help” - Ian Stepleton. Judge’s Comments: “Brandon Berg Sports Column Entries” pieces among the three in this entry. The First Place: Wausau Daily Herald, How interesting to have a native knowing - Brandon Berg. Judge’s Comments: drama of nature’s cruel cycle of life in the “Secret War veterans still without benefits” and working with the President of the The best of the bunch, hands down. All saga of the eagle vs. the fawn is nicely - Austeen Yang & Txer Zhon Kha. Judge’s United States. This story sure localizes three entries were very strong. This writer told, and the failure of state bureaucracy Comments: Great story — beautifully national news! You did an excellent job of knows how to tell a compelling story. to honestly communicate the problem of written and presented. Thank you for the writing the story, using lots of good quotes I especially enjoyed “Swoboda, Macks chronic wasting is a great public affairs privilege to read this. and making the story flow. inspire each other.” It’s great to see a team piece. Second Place: Wausau Daily Herald, Second Place: The Waunakee Tribune, and community rally behind a family that Second Place: The Gazette, “Success “Wausau couple in land battle over “When a drug is life or death” - Roberta is going through tough times, and draw story: Ospreys make home in Janesville; oil pipeline” - Nora Hertel. Judge’s Baumann. Judge’s Comments: What an inspiration from that family’s fight. Great Twosome set to finish hiking 1,200-mile Comments: Impressive articles — well appropriate story, especially now - the stuff! trail; All abuzz: Endangered bumblebee researched and well written. high cost of healthcare. You used a great Second Place: Stevens Point Journal, spotted in Janesville” - Anna Marie Lux. Third Place: Oshkosh Northwestern, example of the high cost of prescription “Selection of Scott Williams’ work” - Scott Judge’s Comments: Well-written, well- “Immigration order separates some drugs and the impact on people. Your Williams. Judge’s Comments: Excellent sourced features. Oshkosh refugee families//Refugee headline really drew me in and the first story about the father-daughter and coach- family marks 5 years in Oshkosh// few paragraphs kept my attention. Great athlete relationship in “SPASH softball Weekly Division Relief organization helps refugees find job! builds special bond for father, daughter.” First Place: Courier Sentinel, “It’s a Girl’s Wisconsin homes despite political battles” Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth That’s always an interesting dynamic. The Hunting Life” - Monique Westaby - Noell Dickmann. Judge’s Comments: Press, “N. Korea threat isn’t big, Boesch writer absolutely nailed it! Also enjoyed Second Place: Vilas County News- Great effort. Thank you for sharing this believes” - Ian Stepleton. Judge’s the “Schreiner Shuffle.” Review, “Dogs: companionship, loyalty story. Comments: Another great story by Ian Third Place: The Gazette, “Tom like no other; Drumming grouse: one of Honorable Mention: The Reporter, Stepleton. What an interesting story about Miller columns” - Tom Miller. Judge’s nature’s treasurers; and A great day, a bitter “Harvey flood victim with local ties tells a native from your city living in South Comments: This writer obviously has a sweet day with Dad.” - Kurt Krueger. of tragedy, hope” - Sharon Roznik. Judge’s Korea. Good job reporting on his story great sense of humor! Enjoyed both “Sand Third Place: The Chronotype, “One Comments: Good job! and explaining about the country. infields, loud fans and uphill outfields can’t show not to be missed; Fish feeling fall Honorable Mention: Pierce County stop Raptors” and “Staying on the Brewers need to feed; Logging the tornado-strewn Division C Herald, “Meth epidemic in Pierce County” bandwagon despite Packers boarding.” trees” - Dave Greschner. First Place: Marshfield News-Herald, - Matthew Lambert. Judge’s Comments: Honorable Mention: The Lakeland “How Hispanic immigration revived Nice job explaining the meth epidemic Division D Times, “Fish Like a Girl” - Beckie Gaskill. Abbotsford” - Keith Uhlig. Judge’s and how it affects your area. Good First Place: Oconomowoc Enterprise, Comments: This a beautifully woven researching is evident in your stories. “Mark Hutchinson” - Mark Hutchinson. story with a strong sense of place, and a Judge’s Comments: Reader could feel part Best Localized National Story deep understanding of how that place is Division F of the story Division A changing. The first person interjection First Place: Crawford County Second Place: The Star News, “Matt’s was well done, offering a piece of the story Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, Bleacher Shots” - Matt Frey. that couldn’t have been told as effectively “County farmers send hay to Kansas” - “Adams County: A vote for Barack Obama, another way. Gillian Pomplun. Judge’s Comments: The then Donald Trump; What happened?” - Second Place: Portage Daily Register, timely story of a strong local response to Division E Mark Sommerhauser. Judge’s Comments: First Place: Burlington Standard Press, “Amtrak series” - Noah Vernau. Judge’s a crisis hundreds of miles away revealed Great look at how an Obama-backing “Sports Check” - Mike Ramczyk. Judge’s Comments: the character of those wanting to help in county flipped to Trump in 2016. Nice Comments: The writer took a stand on Third Place: Watertown Daily Times, Wisconsin while painting a vivid picture voices from all sides of the community, issues. Too often columns are really just “Built before 1978?: Watertown children at of the devastation inflicted by the Kansas backed by numbers to illustrate who they sports feature stories, without a point of risk for lead poisoning” - Sarah Weihert. wildfires. are and how they voted. view. Second Place: Campbellsport News, Second Place: La Crosse Tribune, “Coal Second Place: The Ripon Division D “Area Remembers 9-11 Attacks” - Andrea outlook uncertain” - Chris Hubbuch. Commonwealth Press, “Two-point First Place: The Chronotype, Hansen Abler. Judge’s Comments: After Judge’s Comments: A good dive into the basketball record for Lud ends, thanks to “Immigrants uneasy after ICE arrests” - 15 years, the impact of 9-11 still resonates, coal conversation and how Wisconsin Ty, with a 3-point thud; Ripon all-stars Eileen Nimm. and for those who were too young to businesses react, and how they use the Ben and Eddie humbled by wheely good Second Place: Door County Advocate, remember, this touching story serves as an fossil fuel. basketball players; Time is right to add a “Carlsville woman recounts shooting” - important reminder that lives were forever Editorial 29 changed on that fateful day. however, need to have variation of print Second Place: Leader-Telegram, “Watch Second Place: Lake Country Reporter, Third Place: The Freedom Pursuit, size. That would help emphasize the better and win: Local woman wins big on ‘The “Art Walk” - Scott Ash. Judge’s “Coast to Coast” - Angie Griepentrog. images on the page. Nice to see like images Price is Right’” - Marisa Wojcik. Judge’s Comments: Great job! Judge’s Comments: Ultra-endurance grouped together such as the page of Comments: Very nice moment out of a Third Place: North Shore Now, events are not commonplace for a reason. hunting and fishing photos. potentially ho-hum assignment. “Shorewood Protest” - Peter Zuzga. This feature did a nice job highlighting the Third Place: Trempealeau County Third Place: La Crosse Tribune, Judge’s Comments: Wonderful. challenges associated with a 4,300 mile Times - Andrew Dannehy, Debbie Foss, “Congressman Kind Town Hall” - Peter Honorable Mention: Ladysmith News, bike ride. Scott Schultz & Zac Bellman. Judge’s Thomson.Judge’s Comments: A well- “Fallen officer remembered at memorial Comments: Section front images are executed different sort of image from service, candlelight vigil” - Luke Klink. consistently good storytellers. However, what could have been a routine political All-Around Newspaper inside photo pages suffer from a assignment. Also nice to see it run as Division E scattershot feel due to images of nearly A1 lede rather than the safer image that First Place: Kewaskum Statesman, “In Photography identical size being mortised. This results showed the congressman’s face. Other Words” - Anne Trautner. Judge’s Division A in the better photos being drug down in a Honorable Mention: The Post-Crescent, Comments: Just a fantastic photo that First Place: Wisconsin State Journal - sea of average images. “Mastella Jackson sentencing” - Dan took a lot of great timing and technical Steve Apps, Amber Arnold, John Hart & Powers. Judge’s Comments: Nice heads- know how to accomplish. I look at this Michael King. Judge’s Comments: The Division E up photo from trial coverage where it photo and think, someone with some winner by a nose. both entries were really First Place: The Valders Journal - Brian could be all-to-easy for the shooter to serious knowledge about cameras took strong but liked the Journal’s work and Thomsen.Judge’s Comments: The three mentally drift off and miss the shot. this photo. Great Job. style — not afraid to experiment issues of this paper that were entered Second Place: Mukwonago Chief, “Fire Second Place: The Post-Crescent - Dan did not contain a lot of photos, but the Division B training” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Comments: Powers, Bill Glasheen, Danny Damiani photos in those issues are of very high First Place: The Gazette, “Veterans Day It came down to this and the first place & Ron Page. Judge’s Comments: a solid quality with great storytelling content. observed in two ceremonies” - Anthony photo. I was just simply a tiny bit more assortment of work from top talent. great Sports photography which is also of Wahl. Judge’s Comments: Beautiful and impressed by the first place photo. I really resource to enhance stories and look of excellent quality. Those sports photos stunning composition. enjoy the raw power of fire this photo product suffer from being printed too small. Photo Second Place: Herald Times Reporter, provides. pages make sense, with varied photo size “Two Rivers graduates class of 2017” - Third Place: The Northwoods River Division B and storytelling content coupled with Joshua Clark. Judge’s Comments: Great News, “Flying Leap” - Kayla Breese. First Place: The Gazette - Anthony Wahl generally uncluttered layout. Somewhat emotion shown. Judge’s Comments: The timing and limit & Angela Major. Judge’s Comments: Clear disappointed that most photos do not Third Place: The Gazette, “A perfect day of background noise is excellent in this winner. Great images, color and story have the name of the photographer in the on the midway” - Anthony Wahl. Judge’s photo. My eyes are drawn to exactly where impact byline. Comments: Great competition and good they should be form the start, which is Second Place: The Sheboygan Press - Second Place: The Verona Press - Staff. use of the reflections of the puddle. important. Gary Klein. Judge’s Comments: Like the Judge’s Comments: Lede and section Honorable Mention: The Reporter, Honorable Mention: The Valders use of photo stories. Images often replace front photos are of high quality. Strong “Eldorado Community Picnic Hog Journal, “A Smile for Auntie” - Brian any words sports photography. Photos and stories Wrestling” - Doug Raflik. Judge’s Thomsen.Judge’s Comments: I simply Third Place: Daily News - John Ehlke. complement each other. Comments: Good action captured. Crisp loved the emotion this photo portrayed. Judge’s Comments: Nice collection Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth photo. Two generations in different stages of their of images and talent in three edition Press - Staff.Judge’s Comments: Section lives. Great job. submissions front and lede photos are of generally high Division C Honorable Mention: The Monroe Times quality and are printed at appropriate First Place: The Daily Reporter, “Shades Division F - Marissa Weiher. Judge’s Comments: sizes. of Greatness” - Kevin Harnack. Judge’s First Place: FYI Northwoods News, Caught some powerful moments Honorable Mention: The Oregon Comments: Nice use of light. This photo “Some gave all. All gave some.” - Eric Observer - Staff.Judge’s Comments: Good was clean, well composed and a unique Johnson. Judge’s Comments: Powerful Division D use of photography though out the paper. way of telling the story, nice job. closeup emotions captured the seriousness First Place: Vilas County News-Review Photo pages contain images of generally Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, — the honoring of another comrade. - Gary Ridderbusch, Doug Etten & Kurt high quality with good layout and “Sparks fly on 4th” - Emily Walsh.Judge’s The photographer’s closeup immediately Krueger. Judge’s Comments: Nice lede variation in size. Comments: I liked the graphic element to brought it to the top of the entries. photos on section front with good image this image, nice use of backlight. Second Place: Oconomowoc Focus, content very good technical quality. Nice Third Place: The Daily Reporter, “Open “Flood” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Comments: to see variation in the sizes that images are General News Photo Season at the Zoo” - Kevin Harnack. This photographer was definitely in the printed. Better image is — correctly — Division A Judge’s Comments: Interesting point of right spot at the right time which gave played larger than secondary images. First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, view, good image that tells a story a somewhat unique photo for flood Curious as to why some photos are simply “Help for the Homeless” - John Hart. Honorable Mention: The Monroe Times, coverage. The action photo captures one’s credited as staff photos, while other have Judge’s Comments: A very nice, high “Eclipse Photo” - Marissa Weiher. attention immediately. bylines. impact moment. That the majority of Third Place: FYI Northwoods News, Second Place: The Lakeland Times the passing pedestrians are seemingly Division D “Minocqua Dance presents “Transitions: - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Dominant oblivious to the moment adds to the First Place: Vilas County News- An Evolution of Ballet and Performance images on each section front contribute a image’s drama. This image wins because Review, “Derby Sno-Cross race” - Gary Dance” at North Lakeland School” clean feel to the paper’s design. Those lede of the moment captured, but suffers Ridderbusch. Judge’s Comments: - Eric Johnson. Judge’s Comments: images consistently have good storytelling somewhat because the subject of Fantastic! Action packed, draws your The photographer’s use of the black content. The pages of sports photos, homelessness is not well presented. attention background made this photo — plus 30 Editorial dancers in perfect unison. nailed it here. You must have worked hard Honorable Mention: Tribune Record to find this angle. The action from the Gleaner, “The Passion Experience” - debris shooting up adds a nice touch. Cheyenne Thomas.Judge’s Comments: Second Place: New London Press Star, This was a very good photo with crisp “No injuries in car fire at gas station” - colors and facial expressions. The Scott Bellile. Judge’s Comments: Great background sky with a tree distracts from night photography. The angle really makes it though. the silhouette stand out. Including the air pump gives the photo context. Third Place: Crawford County Spot News Photo Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, “Man Division A swallowed by hole drowns in Mississippi” First Place: Kenosha News, “Dogs - Charley Preusser. Judge’s Comments: spared in dramatic rescue” - Kevin My favorite photos are those that make Poirier. Judge’s Comments: Capturing readers feel part of the scene. This one the true and raw emotion of the moment. made me think I could fall into that abyss You can feel her pain and hear her quite easily. It’s a great angle. screams. Second Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, “High stepping” - Jim Matthews. Judge’s Sports Photo Comments: I’m nervous just looking Division A at this. Great timing. Way to make the Wausau Daily Herald, Second Place, Division B, Spot News Photo First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, reader a bit uncomfortable. “Semifinal Victory” - John Hart. Judge’s Third Place: La Crosse Tribune, Third Place: The Monroe Times, Division E Comments: We could feel the energy Judge’s “Arcadia Flood” - Peter Thomson. “Vigil Photo” - Marissa Weiher. Judge’s First Place: The Boscobel Dial, “Fire in this photo, and the background Comments : Can sense the feeling of loss Comments: Technical issues took destroys home in Steuben” - Emily contributes to the photo in energy and and despair as they trudge through the this shot down. It’s pretty grainy, but Schendel. Judge’s Comments: Image composition. Second Place knee deep water it deserves a spot in the top three for captures the ultimate moment! The : Wisconsin State Journal, Honorable Mention : Wisconsin State capturing heartbreak very clearly. firefighter in the true heat of the moment! “Collision at Second” - Michael P. King. Judge’s Comments Journal, “Flooded Property” - John Hart. Gives a feeling of anxiety to the reader, but : Second base photo Judge’s Comments : Great use of the Division D all-knowing this is what the firefighters executed well. Clean background, good high water surroundings to create the First Place: Vilas County News-Review, train for. Great shot! faces and tack sharp. Third Place awesome mirror imaging of the property “Devastating Fire” - Jean Drew. Judge’s Second Place: The Ripon : Wisconsin State Journal, Comments: I like the action in this Commonwealth Press, “Red Alert” - Ian “Clement Swings Axe” - Michael P. King. Judge’s Comments Division B picture and the reason it wins is that it Stepleton. Judge’s Comments: Storm : This photo puts First Place : The Gazette, “Joseph was taken at 1 a.m. The news never sleeps photos provide such a unique look and us on the sideline after a big win. Well- Judge’s Jakubowski” - Angela Major. and I envy your reporter for going out particularly at the calm that follows. The composed in a tight scrum, with the Comments : Clear, thoughtful in the middle of the night to provide skies many times tell stories like this stadium lights leading to the player and storytelling, edited in a way that took the breaking news to your community. wonderful image! Great shot! Thank you! mirroring the line of the ax handle. Honorable Mention reader through the drama of the moment Second Place: Vilas County News- Third Place: The Platteville Journal, : Green Bay Press- and the entire day. Review, “Fatal crash” - Gary Ridderbusch. “Highway 80 barn fire” - Steve Prestegard. Gazette, “College Basketball: UW-GB Second Place Judge’s : Wausau Daily Herald, Judge’s Comments: While there are Judge’s Comments: This image shows the vs Wright State” - Adam Wesley. Comments “Police, SWAT teams respond to a no people in this picture, it certainly intensity of the flames and heat of the huge : Good peak action that’s shooter in Schofield” - T’xer Zhon Kha. makes your heart skip a beat. They say fire. The firefighters can only, at this stage, different from the standard jump shot. Third Place : The Reporter, “Fire pictures are worth 1,000 words. Several stand back and look on. Wonderful shot! destroys Brandon barn during deep heartbreaking ones come to mind with Honorable Mention: The Verona Press, Division B First Place freeze” - Doug Raflik. this one. “It’s just lunch” - Jim Ferolie. Judge’s : The Reporter, “Waupun Third Place: Vilas County News- Comments: The perspective of this High School beats Jefferson in sectional Judge’s Division C Review, “Cloverland Fire” - Doug Etten. image is draws the readers right to the semi-final” - Doug Raflik. First Place Comments : The Monroe Times, “Kids Judge’s Comments: I appreciate the culprit — the microwave and how it is : Capturing the facial Judge’s in Snow Photo” - Marissa Weiher. reporter getting there before emergency an appliance many take for granted, but expression and the layout effort as well as Comments : Right place. personnel. Way to go!! Pictures of the if not used properly, can cause a fire risk. the umpire looking for the tag - as well as Right time. home actually on fire vs. being a burned And of course the man vs. machine type great lighting — make this the big winner Second Place Right skills. pile of rubble makes this an award atmosphere the image as created! Finally, : The Reporter, “Fond This is a crisp, clear shot with great winner. the potato: Seriousness and slight humor du Lac High School quad track meet” - Judge’s Comments contrast. Honorable Mention: Lake Country all in one. Great shot! Doug Raflik. : Long Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, Reporter, “Bus fire” - Scott Ash.Judge’s jump lends itself to great photos as sand “Strike three” - Emily Walsh. Judge’s Comments: Great picture but this judge Division F explodes around the primary image. Very Comments : The eye is drawn to this shot didn’t like that it was through the brush. First Place: Courier Sentinel, “Bring clear and crisp Third Place immediately. It evokes a response in the The affect was neat but I would have on the Heat” - Monique Westaby. Judge’s : Daily News, “Good Judge’s reader. Getting these shots to be sharp rather it was spot on with nothing in the Comments: A firefighter’s face in a fire sportsmanship” - John Ehlke. Comments and crisp is a challenge, and this one is. way of the lens. photo? Impossible in most cases, but you : Great job capturing a Editorial 31 moment of sportsmanship as one athlete Third Place: The Sheboygan Press, “Old takes a moment to recognize the other friends” - Gary Klein. following their race. Honorable Mention: EagleHerald, Honorable Mention: The Gazette, “Bunting, Susan, dance” - Rick Gebhard. “Elkhorn’s Peak wins state title at WIAA wrestling meet” - Anthony Wahl. Judge’s Division C Comments: Another great moment in a First Place: The Monroe Times, “Green category full of them. You tend to get big County Fair” - Marissa Weiher. Judge’s celebration moments between wrestlers Comments: The cutline with this photo and their coaches. This one caught full says it all: Make sure you don’t get me lift. smiling, one of the boys says. This is serious business. Great shot of behind- Division C the-scenes at the county fair. First Place: The Monroe Times, Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, “Monroe earns state berth” - Marissa “Rustic kingdom” - Emily Walsh. Judge’s Weiher. Judge’s Comments: Great Comments: Not-your-average car show/ celebration shot. Photo tells the story. swap meet photo. Interesting shot. Second Place: Daily Globe, “At long Third Place: The Monroe Times, last!” - Jason Juno. Judge’s Comments: “Homecoming Fireworks” - Marissa Wonderful expression of joy captured in Weiher. Judge’s Comments: Great timing, this moment. capturing the fireworks and also the Third Place: The Monroe Times, “Big ambient light in the background and Foot rallies by Cardinals” - Marissa Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Second Place, Division A, Sports Photo foreground. Weiher. Judge’s Comments: Great timing and crisp shot of a key play. Division E merit a top entry. Division D Honorable Mention: Daily Citizen, First Place: The Oregon Observer, Third Place: Oconomowoc Focus, “Dana First Place: Vilas County News-Review, “When it rains …” - Dan Larson. Judge’s “Making the podium” - Anthony Iozzo. Vault” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Comments: “Cooling off” - Jennifer West.Judge’s Comments: Love the look captured on Judge’s Comments: Image shot at critical Jealous that our state does not have the Comments: This is a great shot of an the player’s face. moment captures winner’s face, loser’s and pole vault event. ordinary day that immediately takes you ref’s call. Rare to get all three. Caption and It presents unique opportunities for great to a hot, summer day. The composition is Division D display add to impact for readers. Nice action shots and facial expressions like the incredible with tremendous detail. First Place: Door County Advocate, work. one in this scene. Second Place: Greenfield-West Allis “Racine Raiders 49, Door County Second Place: The Oregon Observer, Honorable Mention: Oconomowoc Now, “Carnival ride” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Destroyers 10” - Tina Gohr. Judge’s “Closing the season at state” - Anthony Focus, “Ice Race” - Scott Ash. Comments: Great facial expressions. Comments: A perfect example that the Iozzo. Judge’s Comments: Ideal loss Immediately remembered what it felt best pictures aren’t always on the playing image, captures the young women’s Feature Photo like to be on one of those crazy rides. field. The players’ reactions are priceless satisfaction at fine play in a losing effort. Especially appreciate the composition and tell the story. As I judged a very Tells me a lot about the team and these Division A with the raised hands out of focus in the difficult category, my eye kept coming individuals. First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, background. back to this one. Third Place: Tomahawk Leader, “Supermoon over Green Bay” - Adam Third Place: The Lakeland Times, Second Place: Wauwatosa Now, “WTE “Kwahamot ski jumping” - Jed Buelow. Wesley. Judge’s Comments: When “Prelude to a Kiss” - Dean Hall. Judge’s Soccer” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Comments: Judge’s Comments: The water beads are planning, thought and good fortune Comments: Not too often you can capture Wow! The best action shot among many the distinguishing detail that makes this collide, you get a very nice image. two bald eagles, not to mention when one great ones. Soccer is a very difficult sport moment joyful. Second Place: La Crosse Tribune, of them has an expression. Great shot. to shoot, and the only thing that could’ve Honorable Mention: The Ripon “Little Helper” - Peter Thomson.Judge’s Honorable Mention: Waukesha Now, made this better is if the ball were in the Commonwealth Press, “Tigers show Comments: A fun, found situation. “Soggy” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Comments: shot. improvement in 1-1 draw with Third Place: The Post-Crescent, “Drool Makes you want to cheer for this soggy Third Place: Lake Country Reporter, Campbellsport” - Tim Lyke. in the pool” - Bill Glasheen. Judge’s pup. Love the composition with the item “Arrowhead Lacrosse” - Scott Ash. Comments: A very well executed and fun in the foreground and the pup in focus. Judge’s Comments: Nothing says state Division F image from a routine feature assignment. Great shot. championship better than faces and First Place: The Freedom Pursuit, “FMS Honorable Mention: Wisconsin State emotions, and this photo tells the whole Soccer” - Angie Griepentrog. Judge’s Journal, “Last Leaves” - Michael P. King. Division E story. Great shot and a perfect example of Comments: Literally froze the moment Judge’s Comments: Pretty image, well First Place: The Chetek Alert, being in the right place at the right time. perfectly from the action to the facial composed. “Birdwatching: an easy, entertaining Honorable Mention: Franklin- expressions. Makes the reader and the winter activity in Badger State” - Tyler Greendale-Hales Corners-Oak Creek judge, take notice. Division B Florczak. Judge’s Comments: I absolutley Now, “Sand trap” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Second Place: Lake Mills Leader, First Place: The Gazette, “Fish friends” love this photo! The focus is wonderful, Comments: I very easily could’ve placed “Shelby” - Paul Beroza. Judge’s - Angela Major. Judge’s Comments: The the background is slightly blurred bringing this photo higher. A well-framed photo Comments: The only thing that may have sheer joy on the boy’s face is incredible. the birds upfront, the splash of red is that captured all the necessary elements - made this the winner would have been the Great composition and color. wonderful in a mostly white photo, and the ball in flight, the golfer’s eyes and the umpire signalling safe; Otherwise, it has Second Place: Beloit Daily News, “Hang I love how you captured the chickadee flying sand. Well done. the action, sharpness and other factors to on!” - Erica Pennington. coming in for a landing with great detail of 32 Editorial its legs. Excellent photograph. and feel of the photo. Advocate, “Harvest Festival and Street Art Second Place: Leader-Telegram, “Lives Second Place: The Valders Journal, Third Place: Kenosha News, “Panoramic Auction” - Tina Gohr. upended: Tornado hits Barron County” - “Best Friends” - Brian Thomsen. Judge’s weather front” - Bill Siel. Judge’s Marisa Wojcik. Judge’s Comments: Lives Comments: This photo brings a smile to Comments: Panoramas can often be Division E upended indeed. While the text helps fill my face! Perfect capture of a very serene overdone, but this is well executed and First Place: Kewaskum Statesman, in the blanks it’s really not necessary as the moment between a young man and his with appropriate subject matter. “Cyclist at Fair” - Anne Trautner. Judge’s images carry the story. Together its a great cow. I like how the photo is cropped and Comments: A clear winner in this image pack. the photo is very clear. Nice job. Division B category. Nice shot. Third Place: Kenosha News, “Ramblers Third Place: The Northwoods River First Place: The Gazette, “Dark day” Second Place: Amery Free Press, take on Lambeau” - Kevin Poirier. Judge’s News, “Snow birds” - Dean Hall. Judge’s - Anthony Wahl. Judge’s Comments: “Rachel the rose” - Bob Johnson. Judge’s Comments: This has to be the thrill of a Comments: Outstanding photo. Nice job Awesome capture. Looks like something Comments: Really lovely photo that lifetime for these kids getting to play on of capturing the birds fighting over food out of a Stephen King nightmare. Unique catches readers’ attention and gives them a legendary Lambeau. And the images do and nice clear photo on moving subjects. look at this phenomenon with great preview of a show’s costumes. the excitement of the day justice. I like how you captured the one with its shadowing via the eclipsed moon and Third Place: Lake Geneva Regional Honorable Mention: The Post-Crescent, wings open. Eagles are a great subject if what I’m guessing is a pretty confused News, “Bicycle in the fall” - Phil Bonyata. “Images of 2016” - Bill Glasheen. Judge’s you can capture them and you did. Great bird. Judge’s Comments: A nice photo that Comments: Great images but an unfair job! Second Place: The Reporter, “Fireworks, captures what’s being promo-ed on the advantage in being able to compile from a Honorable Mention: The Chetek Alert, fun and grilling out at Lakeside Park for front page. If the bicyclist had been in year’s worth of good stuff. Still, powerful “Only in Chetek: a crossroads of many Fourth of July” - Doug Raflik. Judge’s better focus, this would have competed for images compliment a look back at 2016. different backgrounds” - Carl Cooley. Comments: You feel like you’re there first or second place. Judge’s Comments: I enjoyed this photo enjoying the summer celebration from Honorable Mention: Spooner Advocate, Division B and how you captured different lifestyles your grassy front row seat. If there were “Velma and Jerry Brewer” - Bill Thornley. First Place: The Gazette, “Jetting — each needing fuel. You don’t see this a slice of Americana Division, this would Judge’s Comments: Nice photo that down the road” - Anthony Wahl. Judge’s every day in most of the country. win it. captures the love between these two Comments: This entry stands out for us, Third Place: The Reporter, “Bull riding people. telling a clear story with very nice images. Division F at the Fond du Lac County Fair” - Doug Second Place: Wausau Daily Herald, First Place: New London Press Star, “The Raflik. Judge’s Comments: Someone Division F “Vigil shows love and grief for shooting eagle has landed” - John Faucher. Judge’s please wipe the bulls nose. The guy on First Place: The Freedom Pursuit, victims” - Tyler Rickenbach. Judge’s Comments: It’s good composition and use the bull seems quite composed compared “Safe Fire” - Angie Griepentrog. Judge’s Comments: Many nice images, great use of rule of thirds. The veteran’s jacket adds to the guy screaming behind him. Well Comments: A different — and creative — of low light situations, like the different good context, as well. captured moment in time and very clean image of a pep rally bonfire. perspectives the photographer used. I wish Second Place: Oconomowoc Focus, Honorable Mention: The Gazette, Second Place: Courier Sentinel, “For there was a tighter edit, many repetitive “Carnival slide” - Scott Ash. Judge’s “Grand tour” - Anthony Wahl. Judge’s the Win” - Monique Westaby. Judge’s images. Comments: Nice expression on the little Comments: Nice image and use of Comments: The photo tells the story in a Third Place: The Gazette, “Out of girl’s face, and good composition. basketball. Not your traditional hoop creative way. The image could have been the past: The return of steam power” - Third Place: New London Press Star, player profile shot cropped tighter. Anthony Wahl. Judge’s Comments: I love “Grooming time at the fair” - John Third Place: New London Press the lead image, but after that, it’s just more Faucher. Judge’s Comments: Good Division C Star, “Outdoorsmen’s Cuts brings the of the same. placement of subjects in this photo. First Place: The Monroe Times, Northwoods to the barber’s chair” - Honorable Mention: The Gazette, Honorable Mention: New London Press “Hendrickson joins 2,000 club” - Marissa Scott Bellile. Judge’s Comments: The “Chance & Shaq at the fair” - Angela Star, “It’s pumpkin season” - Scott Bellile. Weiher. Judge’s Comments: The photographer uses a low camera angle Major. Judge’s Comments: Clear to me Judge’s Comments: Another case of some photographer took the time to plan out to create a stunning portrait of the two what the story is, the best moment is the great composition to create an interesting this technically well-done shot. It paid off women. last image, love the kids face reacting to photo out of a scene that could have been with a really eye-catching image. Honorable Mention: The Freedom combing his hair. Just lacks more moments a fairly standard, monotonous one. Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, Pursuit, “Freedom’s Got Talent” - Angie like that. “Silent Night” - Jake Batterman. Judge’s Griepentrog. Judge’s Comments: Comments: The shot really evokes an era Photographer did a good job of seeing the Division C Portrait or Artistic Photo long-gone. Technically well-done as well. possibilities of a huge screen behind the First Place: The Monroe Times, Division A Third Place: The Monroe Times, singer and then capturing the image in a “A special day for MHS students” - First Place: The Post-Crescent, “Scoring “Women at work” - Marissa Weiher. well balanced photo. Marissa Weiher. Judge’s Comments: whiz” - Dan Powers. Judge’s Comments: Honorable Mention: Watertown Daily Heartwarming pictures compliment solid Nicely lit portrait. Light trails behind the Times, “Colors on Cady” - Sarah Weihert. text in this story about a connection athlete add interest without distracting. Photo Essay between special people and special Red lighting at her feet was a well thought Division D Division A animals out touch that serves to keep her from First Place: The Lakeland Times, “Ready, First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, visually sinking into the ice. Set, Go!” - Dean Hall. “Learning to Walk Again” - John Hart. “Riverfest heat rises with big turnout” - Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, Second Place: Vilas County News- Judge’s Comments: Wow. Powerful Emily Walsh, Sarah Weihert, Ed Zagorski “Rap Studies” - John Hart. Judge’s Review, “Parades honor war heroes” - story complimented by several equally & Jake Batterman. Judge’s Comments: Comments: Kudos to photographer John Gary Ridderbusch. emotional photos detailing how this Could have used a little more text about Hart for seeing this image and being able Third Place: Monroe County Herald, explosion impacted not just the victim but the event itself and a couple of less to capture it in a such a way that the mixed “Dog shaking hands at fair” - Tim Evans. the family as well. And the photos helped photos. Good images but don’t assume lighting and reflections add to the emotion Honorable Mention: Door County really convey that emotional power. your readers know what this celebration Editorial 33 is. Pics do a nice job of showing the fun complete picture of the event. Division E photos within the design. atmosphere. Third Place: Lake Geneva Regional First Place: Price County Review - Seth Third Place: Daily Jefferson County Third Place: The Monroe Times, News, “Winterfest” - Phil Bonyata. Judge’s Carlson, Anna Maria Hansen & Karen Union - Jeff Seisser. “Heartbroken” - Marissa Weiher. Judge’s Comments: Only took a glance to know Dums. Judge’s Comments: The graphics Comments: Powerful trio of shots across what the story was. Close ups of team are eye catching. The polls at the top of the Division D top really set the mood for the piece. It’s captains a nice touch. pages are interesting and I would guess the First Place: The Lakeland Times - clear to see the pain this unfortunate loss Honorable Mention: Tomahawk Leader, readers love this paper. Sasha Case. Judge’s Comments: Great left on the community. “Grocery Carts” - Kathy Tobin. Judge’s Second Place: Spooner Advocate - Bill integration of photos and graphics. Love Honorable Mention: The Chippewa Comments: You did a great job showing Thornley & Julie Hustvet. the formatting of the headlines and pull Herald, “Mack at state” - Brandon Berg. what caught your eye. Third Place: Courier Sentinel - Monique quotes. Judge’s Comments: Good images would Westaby. Second Place: The Chronotype - Dave have really benefited from more text and Division F Honorable Mention: The Platteville Greschner & Leiah Fundell. placement on a color page. First Place: Oconomowoc Focus, Journal - Steve Prestegard. “Peewee tennis” - Scott Ash. Judge’s Division E Division D Comments: Strong photography and First Place: Lake Geneva Regional News First Place: The Country Today, “The good use of cutlines. Way to capture the Page Design (Feature) - David Michels & Michael Masson. allure of Alaska” - Heidi Clausen. Judge’s expressions of the young tennis players. Second Place: The Northwoods River Comments: Incredible photos that take Second Place: Washburn County Division A News - Sasha Case. the reader right to Alaska. The captions Register, “SLAC 50th” - Larry Samson. First Place: Kenosha News - Julie Vander Third Place: The Stoughton Courier Hub help put the reader right there with the Judge’s Comments: Great variety of Velden. Judge’s Comments: Loved the - Anthony Iozzo. photographer. photos. ‘Growing Wild’ page — beautiful! Not sure Honorable Mention: The Platteville Second Place: Ladysmith News, Third Place: Courier Sentinel, “Parent I like some of the spacing/columns on the Journal - Jason Nihles. “Fallen officer remembered at memorial University hosts Totally Turtles” - apple one. Nice graphics on the Oscars. service, candlelight vigil” - Luke Klink Monique Westaby. Judge’s Comments: & Robert Zientara. Judge’s Comments: The expressions that were captured raised Division B Graphics Very powerful images, most captured this entry. First Place: Daily News - Christopher Becker. Judge’s Comments: Good use of Daily Division very creatively. Captions do a good job First Place: Wisconsin State Journal, of telling the story but could’ve been a bit graphics to make the page more visually appealing to the reader. “Bean to Bar: Chocolate” - Jason Klein cleaner/more descriptive. Nonetheless, the Overall Page Design & Allison Garcia. Judge’s Comments: essay puts the reader in the thick of the Second Place: Beloit Daily News - Erica Division A Pennington. A fun and interesting way to present the grief with the community. First Place: Leader-Telegram - Tom information to the reader. A good way to Third Place: The Lakeland Times, “New Third Place: Daily News - Nicholas Gunderson. Judge’s Comments: Nice Dettmann. break down lots of copy. Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl” - Dean Hall. design and solid use of graphics and art Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, Judge’s Comments: Great job of capturing work as opposed to just photos. Not a “Riverfest” - Heidi Schwoch. Judge’s details and the many aspects of this event. Division D huge fan of left column info spots — could First Place: The Star News - Sarah Comments: Well used graphic. The circles Composition of the photos is great. The use the space for another story and really are a nice touch with different information captions do a good job of explaining what Komarek. Judge’s Comments: Walks dislike use of ads on front page, but a lot of the fine line between visually appealing, included in them in to highlight events. the reader is seeing and should understand papers are going to it for revenue. of the event. and inviting perfectly. Visual clarity and Weekly Division Honorable Mention: The Lakeland impact draw people to the paper, and this Division B newspaper seems to have figured out the First Place: The Star News, “Rubicks Times, “Northwoods Wildlife Sightings” First Place: Watertown Daily Times - cube” - Brian Wilson. Judge’s Comments: - Dean Hall. Judge’s Comments: While formula perfectly. Heidi Schwoch. Judge’s Comments: The Second Place: The Country Today - Jenn Clever! The graphic serves as a great the photos certainly grab the reader’s design of the two front pages are great. illustration that complements the article attention, the captions and headlines do Stirmel. Judge’s Comments: Maybe just a Very easy for readers to determine what little too busy and visual to capture the top well. a great job as well. Very creative photos. story is what. Great photo and headline Second Place: The Northwoods River The only reason I did not select this essay spot, but an appealing paper nonetheless. makes the readers know what the news is Strong entry. News, “Hodag Country Fest cover” - Sasha for the top three is because of the subject for that day. Case. matter of the others. Third Place: The Star News - Mandi Second Place: EagleHerald - Melissa Troiber. Judge’s Comments: Echo the Third Place: The Lakeland Times, Kowalczyk. Judge’s Comments: The front comments of this papers other entry. “Minocqua Country Club 100 Year Division E page features big colorful photos which Anniversary Cover” - Sasha Case. First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth They have found the recipe for success in will grab readers. Very good layout producing a desirable paper for readers Press, “Ripon Eclipsed” - Maic D’Agostino. Third Place: Daily News - Ken Merrill. Judge’s Comments: These photos not only and judges. Best Website Honorable Mention: Beloit Daily News tell the story, they tell the whole story: - Erica Pennington. who was there, what they did, what they Daily Division Page Design (Sports) First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette - felt. Very nice job. Division D Staff.Judge’s Comments: Green Bay is Second Place: The Stoughton Courier Division B First Place: The Lakeland Times - Sasha based on a template like other USA Today Hub, “Syttende Mai” - Amber Levenhagen First Place: The Gazette - Bryan Wegter. Case. Network sites, but it uses it for the best & Kimberly Wethal. Judge’s Comments: Judge’s Comments: Good clean sports Second Place: Monroe County Herald - user experience, allowing easy access to Impressive work by the team thoroughly page. Great photos. Logan Everson. information Packers fans want: Schedule, documenting Syttende Mai. Photos, Second Place: The Monroe Times - Mark Third Place: News Graphic - Kay stats and more, all in the Quick Links. captions, results worked together for Nesbitt. Judge’s Comments: Great use of Dahlke. Great UX! 34 Editorial & Advertising

Second Place: The Capital Times - Second Place: Lake Country Reporter, Martin. Judge’s Comments: Very “State track” - Christopher Kuhagen. Staff.Judge’s Comments: Clean site with “Roundball Rankings” - JR Radcliffe. informative video here with a good Judge’s Comments: Great idea and great readable fonts and large images, and easy Third Place: Franklin-Greendale-Hales narrative from the reporter. Gave me coverage. navigation. Readers can easily get where Corners-Oak Creek Now, “The game that good information. Would have liked more Third Place: Amery Free Press - Jessica they need. launched Wisconsin’s greatest high-school close-ups but great decision to get a video de la Cruz. pitcher” - JR Radcliffe. up ASAP even if it had to be on social Weekly Division media first — that is the simplest thing to First Place: Lake Geneva Regional Video do from a phone. News - Entire Staff. Judge’s Comments: Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Advertising Tough category to judge, but this website Division A Press, “Lee’s buzzer beater sends Ripon to contained the most local news of the best, First Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, sectional finals” - Jonathan Bailey.Judge’s often-updated content. “Secret world of Green Bay’s mascots” Comments: Nothing beats a good buzzer Bill Payne Award Second Place: Amery Free Press - - Sarah Kloepping. Judge’s Comments: beater video. I’ve taken one in my career Jessica de la Cruz, Tom Stangl & Bette and it remains one of the best moments of Division B Great pacing in this video. First Place: Daily News, “Big Joy-Maus Elmer. Judge’s Comments: Good job of my career. Loved the mascot running into Second Place: The Post-Crescent, “Old Jewelry” - Paige Barger. compiling an easily-navigable website the shot. It got a little blurry after that but Glory Honor Flight” - Danny Damiani. Second Place: The Gazette, “Trifecta: that readers can use to find out the latest still what a moment to capture! Third Place: The Post-Crescent, Committed to local sports coverage” - Sara occurrences. “Wheelock, Refuge bask in Hollywood Van Galder & Rudy Frank. Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth glow” - Bill Glasheen. Third Place: The Gazette, “As a Press - Staff.Judge’s Comments: 2nd and Social Media Journalism Journalist” - Sara Van Galder & Anthony 3rd places were virtually a dead heat. Both Division B Daily Division Wahl had strong points and challenges. First Place: Marshfield News-Herald, First Place: Daily Tribune - Jamie “Gulf War veteran fights cancer, VA” - Rokus. Judge’s Comments: Like the Division C Digital Project Tyler Rickenbach & Keith Uhlig. Judge’s interaction with the public, especially on First Place: Watertown Daily Times, Comments: Great use of sound and B the storm photos asking readers where “Tire Rifik The Perfect Bracket” - Mark Division A roll. The creative editing made this a very they were taken and following up with Heiden. Judge’s Comments: Such a clever First Place: The Post-Crescent, compelling story. updates when readers asked about certain way to poke fun at the March Madness “Clubhouse Live: A weekly livestream Second Place: Daily News, “Opening parts of town. craze while still highlighting product. Nice during Packers season” - Brett Day” - John Ehlke. Second Place: Stevens Point Journal, job! Christopherson, Ricardo Arguello, Jim Third Place: The Reporter, “Poco “Thunderstorm coverage” - Staff.Judge’s Second Place: Daily Globe, “Legendary Rosandick & Wm. Glasheen. Judge’s Pizza owner Shawn Pollack explains his Comments: Enjoyed the continuing Waters Casino” - Daily Globe Advertising. Comments: Great job of branding, reader business” - Doug Raflik. coverage of this storm from initial ask for Third Place: Watertown Daily Times, engagement, building excitement and photos, to follow with gallery of photos to “Grinwald Christmas ad” - Mark Shingler. establishing your niche. Division D press conferences on damage. Good job! Honorable Mention: Watertown Second Place: Wisconsin State Journal, First Place: Lake Country Reporter, Third Place: Wausau Daily Herald, Daily Times, “Hady’s Electric: National “My Wisconsin Tattoo: We asked you “Muski Stocking on Okauchee Lake” - “Wausau Chalkfest” - Robert Mentzer. Electrical Safety Month” - Mark Heiden. to send us your Wisconsin tattoos. Your Todd Ponath. Judge’s Comments: Great Judge’s Comments: Very colorful event response blew us away.” - Nick Heynen. informational video showing your readers that is captured well in photos and the Division D Third Place: Green Bay Press-Gazette, all aspects of the event. video shows how much work actually goes First Place: Vilas County News-Review, “LSU comes to Green Bay” - Sarah Second Place: Hudson Star-Observer, into these creations. “Now Bidding Residential & Commercial Kloepping. “Moon Glow lights up the night” - Rebecca Honorable Mention: Green Bay Landscaping” - Betsy Boulden & Kurt Mariscal. Judge’s Comments: Good video Press-Gazette, “Daily Dose” - Shelby Le Krueger. Division C that set the mood for the event Duc, Jeff Bollier & Robert Zizzo.Judge’s Second Place: Monroe County Herald, First Place: The Daily Reporter, Third Place: Franklin-Greendale- Comments: Would have liked to have “Shooting Star Fireworks” - Logan “Foxconn project site” - Rick Benedict & Hales Corners-Oak Creek Now, “Ninth the URL link to the live video instead of Everson & Kyle Evans. Alex Zank. Judge’s Comments: A great Grade Center in Oak Creek” - Tiffany having to search for it on my own. Was Third Place: The Lakeland Times, idea to place all pertinent information Stoiber. Judge’s Comments: Great way bothered by the man’s lack of interest at “Stengl Marine” - Tony Loomis & Sasha in one location for the reader. Visual to showcase a new location within the the beginning of the video — looking at Case. and auditory files were very helpful to community. phone, typing instead of participating in Honorable Mention: Vilas County understand the project Honorable Mention: Waukesha Now, the video. Is this a recurring series? Would News-Review, “54 Years” - Betsy Boulden, Second Place: Daily Citizen, “Beaver “Fire and police challenge” - Scott Ash. have like to see more than one entry Kurt Krueger, Gary Ridderbusch & Doug Dam PASER street ratings” - Ben Rueter. provided. Like the idea of featuring local Etten. Judge’s Comments: A nice variety of Division E events, topics in a different format. Note: visual elements. The interactive map a nice First Place: River Falls Journal, “River typo in text about the event. Division E added element. Falls employees get chipped” - Rebecca First Place: FYI Northwoods News, Mariscal. Judge’s Comments: Loved this Weekly Division “Exquisite Northwoods Home For Sale By Division D video. Nice blend of audio and watching First Place: Burlington Standard Press, Owner” - Eric Johnson & Trish Roebuck. First Place: New Richmond News, these chips in action. My guess is that this “2017 flood” - Ed Nadolski & Mike Judge’s Comments: Appealing with lots “Christian Nunez jury trial coverage” - paved the way for more stories on a very Ramczyk. Judge’s Comments: Great of information. Makes evaluation Mike Longaecker & Michael Brun. Judge’s interesting topic. Left me wanting more. coverage for your community on an event process for a buyer very easy. Comments: Great coverage in a media Second Place: Courier Press, “River that communication is key. Second Place: Lake Geneva Regional form. Ridge bus, dump truck collide” - Correne Second Place: Lake Country Reporter, News, “Verlo Holiday Ad” - Michael Advertising 35 Reinsissel. Judge’s Comments: Todd Sharp. Division C Cute but sends a message of First Place: Watertown Daily Times, comfort. Best Real Estate Ad “Tire Rifik: The perfect bracket” - Mark Third Place: The Platteville Heiden. Judge’s Comments: creative idea Journal, “Fidelity Bank” - Ann Daily Division Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, Rupp & Carol Tyson. Judge’s First Place: The Gazette, “Grinwald Ford: Santa and his Ford” - Comments: Professional with “Advantage Homes Mark Shingler. good comparison information. Incorporated” - Nina Perona Third Place: Daily Globe, “Northwoods Honorable Mention: The & Donna Felland. Judge’s General” - Advertising Staff. Denmark News - JC Marquez. Comments: Great looking series! Like the strategic Division D Best Grocery Ad placement throughout the pages First Place: The Star News, “Gilman of real estate ads. Cheese” - Todd Lundy & Mandi Troiber. Daily Division Second Place: Monroe County Herald, First Place: The Freeman, Weekly Division “Leon Country Floors” - Kristi Schwartzel “Brookfield Farmer’s Market” First Place: Vilas County Third Place: Vilas County News-Review, - Colleen Miller. Judge’s News-Review, “Eagle River “54 Years” - Betsy Boulden, Kurt Krueger, Comments: This is a very Chain Log Home” - Betsy Gary Ridderbusch & Doug Etten. nicely laid out ad that is easy to Boulden & Jo Daniel. Judge’s Honorable Mention: Monroe County read, has great graphics and is Comments: Gorgeous ad! Herald, “Century Foods” - Kristi pleasing to the eye! Second Place: Monroe Schwartzel. Second Place: The Gazette, County Herald, “Simonson Real “Daniels Foods Sentry” - Laura Estate” - Rose Oswald. Judge’s Division E Feit & Donna Felland. Judge’s Comments: Wish the photos First Place: The Record-Review, “Edgar Comments: Cute idea for an could be bigger and less info Football: State Champs” - Rachel Wellman, Open House ad. The color helps written on each, but very well Joyann Chilson & Casey Krautkramer. grab the attention to the ad. done! Judge’s Comments: Great headline and Third Place: Watertown Third Place: The Lakeland color just made this ad jump off the page. Daily Times, “Breselow’s Family Times, “Redman Realty” - Second Place: The Ripon Market” - Mark Heiden. Judge’s Heather Holmes & Sasha Case. Commonwealth Press, “Baird” - Brandi Comments: This is grocery ad Judge’s Comments: Loved the Dolgner & Tami Conlon. Judge’s is easy to read. I really like the layout, hated the reversed small Comments: From top to bottom this ad layout of the ad. type. Too bad. worked. Kudos to the time it took the Honorable Mention: Honorable Mention: The designer to photoshop all of the artwork. Watertown Daily Times, Platteville Journal, “Platteville Third Place: The Verona Press, “Miller “Glenn’s Market and Catering” Realty Ad Page” - Ann Rupp & Sons Supermarket” - Donna Larson - Mark Heiden. Judge’s & Carol Tyson. Judge’s & the Composing Department. Judge’s Comments: Very easy to read Comments: Loved the Comments: This ad was very clean and nice layout! The Sun, Oscelola, Second Place, Division D, color usage and size of the straight to the point. Best Grocery Ad listings. Didn’t like the large Honorable Mention: Pierce County Weekly Division unproportinal head shots. Herald, “Woodshed Ad” - Staff. Judge’s Company: Historic Log Coffeehouse & Comments: This entry had two different First Place: The Lakeland Times, “Save Kitchen” - Paige Barger & Kyle Ruplinger. ads for me to judge which was confusing. More Foods” - Tony Loomis & Chris Honorable Mention: Watertown Daily Best Large Ad Part 2, which showed the ad on the Frame. Judge’s Comments: clean and eye Times, “Kathy’s Buffalo Bar: Vote for a newspaper page might have snuck into the catching layout Division B real party!” - Mark Heiden. 3rd place spot. Second Place: The Sun, “Dick’s Fresh First Place: The Gazette, “Flooring & Market Osceola: Grand Opening” - Eric Weekly Division More” - Nina Perona & Donna Felland. Division F Buelow & Teresa Holmdahl Judge’s Comments: Great ad! Clear call First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth First Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth to action. Love the Anniversary play on Press, “Knuth Brewing” - Staff.Judge’s “Zepplin’s Christmas Gala” - Ashley Press, “Websters: Stock the Pantry” - Staff. words — very creative! Comments: Great series of ads. Really Kadolph Second Place: The Gazette, “Marling like the clean ad with the bottle. Second Place: Clintonville Chronicle, Second Place: The Platteville Journal, Lumber & HomeWorks” - Tom Bradley Best Restaurant Ad & Sara Van Galder. Judge’s Comments: “Waupaca County Fair” - Tricia Rose. “A&W Anniversary ad” - Ann Rupp & Third Place: The Brillion News, Carol Tyson. Judge’s Comments: Great Excellent use of the beautiful images, Daily Division really draws the reader in. Information is “Splashpad” - Darcy Zander-Feinauer. First Place: Watertown Daily Times, layout for a ton of information. clear and easy to read. Judge’s Comments: “Kathy’s Buffalo Bar and Grill July 4th Third Place: Lake Geneva Regional Third Place: The Gazette, “The Gazette’s Honorable Mention: Tribune Record special” - Mark Heiden. News, “Sopra Restaurant” - Michael Biggest Edition of the Year” - Sara Van Gleaner, “Halloween Kid’s Zone” - Ashley Second Place: The Gazette, “Mac’s Reinsissel. Judge’s Comments: good Galder. Judge’s Comments: Neat concept. Kadolph. Pizza Shack” - Katie Crist, Emily Rezin & clean layout. attractive photo draws Like the black ad white with the pop of Donna Felland. readers in. color in the corner. Very creative! Third Place: Daily News, “Coffeeville Honorable Mention: The Ripon Best Small Ad Commonwealth Press, “Langfords Pub” - 36 Advertising Division B First Place: The Star News, “Educator Shingler. Judge’s Comments: Lots of great - Mark Shingler. Judge’s Comments: The First Place: Watertown Daily Times, of the Month” - Mandi Troiber, Sarah advertising. color does a great job of emphasizing the “Hady’s Electric” - Mark Heiden. Judge’s Komarek, Rachel Wellman & Julie Seifert. Division D ad on the page. Comments: Great ad idea! Very eye Judge’s Comments: Love the idea. First Place: The Lakeland Times, Second Place: The Monroe Times, catching and clever way to get the point Second Place: The Ripon “Minocqua Country Club: Celebrating “Gentz Electric” - Tai Ruegsegger. across. Commonwealth Press, “Diedrich Jewelers” 100 Years” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Third Place: Daily Globe, “Gog Sno Second Place: The Gazette, “Rotary - Tami Conlon, Brandi Dolgner & Todd Great job showcasing the history and Olympus” - Advertising Staff. Gardens Fall Plant Sale” - Katie Crist. Sharp. Judge’s Comments: Great play on future of the country club. Nicely done. Judge’s Comments: Good clean ad, easy recreational words, Second Place: The Chronotype, “UW Division D to read and good use of graphics. Third Place: The Northwoods River Barron Co.: Celebrating 50 Years” - First Place: Vilas County News-Review, Third Place: Watertown Daily Times, News, “Carlson Funeral Home” - Jay Advertising Staff.Judge’s Comments: “54 Years” - Betsy Boulden, Kurt Krueger, “Jake’s Bait and Tackle” - Mark Heiden. Anderle & Buzzy Mode. Judge’s A lot of time and effort went into this Gary Ridderbusch & Doug Etten. Judge’s Judge’s Comments: For a small ad it packs Comments: Nice way to market a project. Your efforts paid off handsomely. Comments: I love the color on this. The a great punch. Nice ad! difficult subject, Very well done. blues work nicely with the photos & Third Place: Trempealeau County remind me of how cold the snow is! Division D Best Special Section Times, “Hunting Guide 2016” - Staff. Second Place: Vilas County News- First Place: The Lakeland Times, Judge’s Comments: This is a great Review, “Now Bidding Residential & “Northwoods Accents” - Laura Larson & Division B project many communities can do. Great Commercial Landscaping” - Betsy Sasha Case. Judge’s Comments: Love the First Place: Daily News, “A Guide way to think outside the box and feature Boulden & Kurt Krueger. Judge’s way the furniture was placed in the ad and To The 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills” - something many communities haven’t Comments: Nice work tying the greens the name in the center. Very eye catching Graphic Design & Editorial Staff. Judge’s touched. together. ad with great colors. Comments: Project was nicely done. Honorable Mention: Vilas County Third Place: The Star News, “Beartrap Second Place: Monroe County Herald, The effort put forth shows. Great way to News-Review, “Bridal/Special Event Firearms” - Sarah Komarek & Todd Lundy. “Cura” - Kristi Schwartzel. Judge’s showcase the event. Planner” - Jean Drew, Betsy Boulden, Honorable Mention: The Lakeland Comments: Love the colors, catches the Second Place: The Gazette, “Compass: Jo Daniel & Kurt Krueger. Judge’s Times, “Northern Wisconsin Homes” - eye. Easy to read and nice layout. Rock County Consumer Guide” - Comments: Handy pocket-sized guide Tony Loomis & Chris Frame. Third Place: The Lakeland Times, Advertising & Newsroom Staff.Judge’s with tons of great ads and tips. Great job! “Wildberry Market” - Tony Loomis & Comments: Great publication. Neat way Division E Sasha Case. Judge’s Comments: I like to put a spin on a traditional progress-type Division E First Place: Grant County Herald the layout design, but the colors aren’t as edition. First Place: Tomahawk Leader, Independent, “UW Marching Band: Time appealing. Third Place: Beloit Daily News, “Nature “Tomahawk Fall Ride” - Staff. Judge’s Is Running Out” - Jessica Brownell. Judge’s at the Confluence” - Staff.Judge’s Comments: This is a really neat project. Comments: Eye catching and bold. Really Division E Comments: Fantastic effort. Didn’t miss Very well done. stands out on the page. First Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, any angle with this project. Finishing third Second Place: The Verona Press, Second Place: The Record-Review, “Wellness check” - Ashley Kadolph. in this category isn’t disappointing. It’s a “Verona Hometown Days” - Donna “Golden Quill Award” - Rachel Wellman, Judge’s Comments: Nice use of font, art & deep and strong category. Well done. Larson, the Composing Department Kris O’Leary & Peter Weinschenk. Judge’s color to convey the message. Honorable Mention: The Gazette, & Editorial Department. Judge’s Comments: Simple use of the gold color Second Place: Clintonville Chronicle, “Dining & Destinations” - Advertising Comments: Great way to salute your to emphasize the Golden Quill is very well “You Are Cordially Invited” - Tricia Rose. Staff.Judge’s Comments: Nice project. community event. done. Judge’s Comments: Love the cups & color! Well done. Third Place: Tomahawk Leader, Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth “Northwoods Calling” - Staff.Judge’s Press, “Paulas Paint” - Tami Conlon, Press, “Drug Drop” - Staff. Judge’s Division C Comments: Great project, nicely done. Brandi Dolgner & Todd Sharp. Judge’s Comments: Nice work with the pills First Place: The Monroe Times, Honorable Mention: The Platteville Comments: Color, color, color! And very falling onto the words. “Moments In Time” - Diane Albright, Journal, “UW-Platteville 150th appropriate for the client. Honorable Mention: The Stoughton Steve Allen, Tai Ruegsegger & Laura Anniversary” - Ann Rupp & Carol Honorable Mention: The Record- Courier Hub, “Sports Enhancement Hughes. Judge’s Comments: Very, very Tyson. Review, “Athens Baseball” - Rachel Academy” - Catherine Stang & the well done. The time and energy involved Wellman, Lori Totzke & Casey Composing Department. to do this project was enormous. Give Best Use of Color Krautkramer. yourselves a pat on the back. Second Place: Daily Globe - Advertising Division B Division F Best Ad Idea (Series) Staff.Judge’s Comments: Great spin on First Place: The Gazette, “K & W First Place: Crawford County Division B a Design an Ad contest that anyone can Greenery” - Mary Hamlin & Donna Independent & The Kickapoo Scout, “2017 replicate at a paper large or small. Great Felland. Crawford County Fair” - Emily Koch. First Place: Watertown Daily Times, Judge’s Comments: We all know fairs are “Kayser Chrysler Center of Watertown” job. Second Place: Beloit Daily News, “La Third Place: The Monroe Times, Michoacana Tropical Oasis” - Staff. fun but the bright colors in this ad really - Mark Shingler. Judge’s Comments: capture the spirit of the fair. Thinking outside of the box “Green County EMS” - Tai Ruegsegger, Third Place: Daily News, “Maus Diane Albright, Steve Allen & Laura Jewelers: We are the best” - Sandy Second Place: The Denmark News, Second Place: The Gazette, “Rollin Pin “Breakfast on the Farm Large Ad” - JC Bakery” - Trish Edwards. Hughes. Judge’s Comments: Great effort, Anderson. didn’t miss on the details in this great Marquez. Third Place: Daily News, “Maus Jewelry: Third Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, Christmas 2016” - Graphic Design commemorative piece. Well done. Division C Honorable Mention: Watertown First Place: Watertown Daily Times, “Zepplin’s Christmas Gala” - Ashley Daily Times, “4-Ever Fantastic” - Mark “Grinwald Ford Capture your moment” Kadolph. Division D Advertising 37 Best Multiple Breakfast Thank You” - Staff. Third Place: The Lakeland Times, “TJs Advertiser Spread Butcher Block” - Tony Loomis & Sasha Division A Case. First Place: Leader-Telegram, “L-T Division E Opoly” - Catie Carlson-Prueher & Angela First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Rediess. Press, “Paulas Anniversary” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: What made this ad first place Division B was all the detail and color along with First Place: The Gazette, “Open Houses putting it all together. Very good job on and Features” - Donna Felland. Judge’s laying it all out, well balanced ad. Comments: Clean and well organized Second Place: Grant County Herald ad. Like the uniform look of the listings, Independent, “Baby’s First Christmas” - makes them easy to read. Jessica Brownell. Judge’s Comments: Close Second Place: Daily News, “Fish Fry call to first place. The first place ad just had Guide” - Graphic Design Staff. Judge’s more detailing to put it all together. Comments: Unique Concept for a special Third Place: The Tribune-Phonograph, section. “Savings Showdown” - Rachel Wellman & Third Place: The Gazette, “On The Jane Kroeplin. Judge’s Comments: Love Menu” - Rachel Vogt. Judge’s Comments: the colors and the idea. Nice layout too. Like this idea - great way to keep Honorable Mention: The Record- advertisers in the paper on a regular basis! Review, “Stratford Homecoming” - Rachel Colors really make the ad pop. Wellman & Joyann Chilson. Judge’s Comments: Not as much with the colors, Division D but nice layout of graphics. First Place: The Star News, “Patriot Day” - Mandi Troiber, Tresa Blackburn, Division F Todd Lundy & Kelly Schmidt. Judge’s First Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, “RZ Comments: Nice use of art, layout, open house” - Ashley Kadolph. Judge’s content and color. Nice job! Comments: Love the art and especially Second Place: The Portage County The Gazette, Janesville, First Place, Division B, the envelope usage! Not sure I would’ve Gazette, “SPASH Panthers 2017 WIAA Best Use of Local Photography chosen the font though. Division 1 State Champions” - John Second Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, Kemmeter, Paula O’Kray & Joey Hetzel. Michelle Carlson & Deb Fosberg. Judge’s Best Use of Art Service “Deck the House” - Ashley Kadolph. Third Place: Monroe County Herald, Comments: VERY nice ad all around! Judge’s Comments: I really like the art. “Memorial Day” - Logan Everson, Kristi Just too many good ones to choose from Division B Would’ve cut out a lot of the words though Schwartzel, Rose Oswald & Kelli Schmidt. is all. First Place: The Freeman, “Couri and used a different font. Honorable Mention: The Lakeland Insurance” - Pat Scheel. Judge’s Third Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, Times, “Good Luck at State” - Gregg Division F Comments: the colors are beautiful in “Game Over” - Ashley Kadolph. Judge’s Walker, Heather Holmes & Sasha Case. First Place: Campbellsport News, this ad! It really caught my eye right away Comments: I was really torn on this one. “Hunting & Fishing Pages” - Tracy before all the others I think the “Game Over” was a little too Division E Dieckman & Andrea Steger. Judge’s Second Place: Daily News, “Kettle much. Would’ve changed that up to maybe First Place: Grant County Herald Comments: Gorgeous layout and ads! Moraine Appliance: Not a creature just type saying “Shopping’s done, now it’s Independent, “We Are Open!” - Jessica Three small things - would’ve swapped was stirring” - Scot Wiesner. Judge’s your time” or something. Brownell & Kevin Kelly. Judge’s fishing and hunting art to go with the Comments: Such a cute idea to go with the Honorable Mention: Tribune Record Comments: LOVE IT! So clean and clear, headline, story copy needed more sale of mattresses. Gleaner, “Holiday open house” - Ashley along with great use of color. hyphenation and I had to Google Kettle Third Place: Watertown Daily Times, Kadolph. Judge’s Comments: Nice Second Place: The Platteville Journal, Moraine since it was only mentioned in “Kathy’s Buffalo Bar Super Bowl ad” - Mark looking ad, just wish the business logo “Administrative Professionals Day” - Ann the subhead. Heiden. Judge’s Comments: Well put stood out more. Rupp & Carol Tyson. Judge’s Comments: Second Place: Tribune Record Gleaner together ad good use of colors and layout. Love the layout and attention to detail! - Ashley Kadolph. Judge’s Comments: Honorable Mention: The Gazette, It was hard to choose between the top 3 Nice, clean looking, easy-to-read ad! You “Bike Works” - Mary Hamlin. Judge’s Best Use of Local Photography places. worked around the photo(s) really well, Comments: Like the use of the chain Division B Third Place: The Platteville Journal, too. border and colors “Badger Camp Event” - Ann Rupp First Place: The Gazette, “As a Third Place: Tribune Record Gleaner, Journalist” - Sara Van Galder, Anthony & Carol Tyson. Judge’s Comments: “Loyal State Champs” - Ashley Kadolph. Division D Gorgeous ad! I love the color, artwork, Wahl & Rudy Frank. Judge’s Comments: Judge’s Comments: I really wanted to First Place: Monroe County Herald, A nice series of ads in which the photos, along with how readable it is. My top 3 LOVE this spread, but the photo kept “Arenz Shoes: The Wedding Guide” - were hard to decide between, so had to go showing the faces of the journalists are taking my eyes to the left. If the pages Logan Everson. Judge’s Comments: Great key. Good work. with originality overall. would’ve been switched around, it incorporation of color and shape from the Honorable Mention: Spooner Second Place: The Gazette, “Fagan would’ve been in the running for first photo into the rest of the ad. Automotive” - Nina Perona, Anthony Advocate, “Heritage Ad” - Janis Redman, place. Second Place: The Star News, “Dairy 38 Advertising Wahl & Donna Felland. Judge’s Division F Comments: It’s just cool. Nice job. First Place: The Sun, “Grocery Grand Opening” - Eric Buelow Division C & Teresa Holmdahl. Judge’s First Place: The Monroe Times, “Gentz Comments: Love the ad! Might’ve Electric” - Tai Ruegsegger. Judge’s worked on picture angles (6) a Comments: Absolutely love this ad - what little more though. a GREAT use of a photo for an electric Second Place: Courier Sentinel, company! “Don’t let your college-bound Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, athlete” - Joy Dain. Judge’s “Grinwald Ford Celebrating 58 Years!” - Comments: Great idea and Mark Shingler. Judge’s Comments: Nice photos! Love the background of ad, but I’ve seen it many times. Picture papers also. on lower right corner is out of alignment Third Place: Tribune Record with others. Wording at top is very Gleaner - Ashley Kadolph. Judge’s crowded. Comments: Really like the three- Third Place: Daily Globe, “Our Lady step photo usage. Peace” - Daily Globe Advertising. Judge’s Comments: Good placement of text, but the picture is crooked (pet peeve). Best Use of Humor Division D Division A First Place: Vilas County News-Review, First Place: Leader-Telegram, “54 Years” - Betsy Boulden, Kurt Krueger, “Riverside Bike & Skate: Best Sticks Gary Ridderbusch & Doug Etten. Judge’s in Town” - Sara Bachand & Angela Comments: Great colors, and very nice Rediess. Judge’s Comments: Great combination of crowd, individuals and ad! Neat concept and love the play action. The combination really represents on words. Good idea to use a “pet the event well. celebrity” too. Excellent! Second Place: The Lakeland Times, Division B “Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival” - The Ripon Commonwealth Press, Second Place, Division E, Dean Hall & Heather Holmes. Judge’s First Place: The Gazette, “Rollin Comments: Very cool photos, but a little Pin Bakery” - Trish Edwards. Best Use of Humor Judge’s Comments: Never seen one-note. Would maybe prefer fewer but Independent, “MaCandis: The Hunt Is On Third Place: The Lakeland Times, “New larger photos. Love the one on the top, an ad done up like this. It caught my eye right away. All This Week!” - Jessica Brownell. Classified Color Charges” - Heather mostly referring to the 5 in the middle. Holmes. Judge’s Comments: Just about Still they are definitely showing what the Second Place: Watertown Daily Times, “Holz Cadillac Elvis Ad” - Mark Shingler. ugly. But I’m betting very effective. event is about! Best Advertising Sales Tool Advertisers love stuff like this. They feel Third Place: The Star News, Judge’s Comments: Love the wording and how it pulls the ad all together. Division B like they’re really getting a deal. Also very “Congratulations Markki Farmer” - Mandi simple to understand. Troiber, Tresa Blackburn, Todd Lundy Third Place: The Gazette, “Comfort First Place: The Gazette, “Coming Soon Shoppe: Ugly Chair Contest” - Danielle - Living, Work & Wheels and Home & Honorable Mention: The Lakeland & Kelly Schmidt. Judge’s Comments: Times, “Lakeland Times 2017 Rate Cards” Pretty girl. Might have worked better to Hackett & Terry Fleig. Judge’s Comments: Money” - Donna Felland, Emily Rezin, Cute idea and ad. Tim Seeman & Sara Van Galder. Judge’s - Heather Holmes. Judge’s Comments: use one headshot and two swimshots? The Nice looking and well organized, but I headshots are essentially the same. Comments: Great concept to showcase Division D the upcoming new section. Liked the way wonder if advertiser might not be a little Division E First Place: The Star News, “Subscribe” - you previewed the individual sections. overwhelmed with sheet amount of info. Sarah Komarek. Judge’s Comments: Great Nice Job! Definitely like the ad size shapes. But First Place: Lake Geneva Regional News, wonder if simpler might not be better. “Sopra Ad” - Michael Reinsissel. Judge’s self promotion. Comments: Picture compliments text. Second Place: Monroe County Herald, Division D “Butterfest” - Logan Everson. First Place: Vilas County News-Review, Division E Second Place: Grant County Herald First Place: The Northwoods River News, Independent, “Celebrating 25 Years In Third Place: The Lakeland Times, “R&R “Bridal/Special Event Planner” - Betsy Motorsports: Get Dirty” - Tony Loomis & Boulden. Judge’s Comments: Very “Hodag Country Fest promo” - Heather Business Classic Cuts Salon” - Jessica Holmes. Judge’s Comments: Nice rate Brownell. Judge’s Comments: Great Chris Frame. inviting and distribute a lot of information well. Especially like the ad size shapes. card and information for advertising interaction with customers over the years. in your paper. Easy for an advertiser to Third Place: The Tribune-Phonograph, Division E Advertiser will know exactly what they’re First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth getting. Plus, it’s just pretty! understand. “Jeff Rosemeyer: Hall of Fame” - Rachel Second Place: Courier Sentinel, Wellman & Lori Totzke. Judge’s Press, “Diedrich Jewelers” - Todd Sharp. Second Place: Vilas County News- Judge’s Comments: Kind of cute. Review, “Courage Under Fire” - Betsy “Successful Garage Sale” - Joy Dain. Comments: Tasteful sports recognition Judge’s Comments: Good ad for bringing Honorable Mention: The Ripon Second Place: The Ripon Boulden. Judge’s Comments: Like the Commonwealth Press, “No Lip” - Tami ad size shapes, advertiser knows exactly in those garage sale ads. Commonwealth Press, “Splash” - Tami Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Conlon & Ian Stepleton. Conlon. what they are getting. A lot of information, Third Place: Grant County Herald should be a good tool. Press, “Rate card” - Tami Conlon. 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Comments: A lot of information and Choice Awards” - Advertising Staff. “Buckshot The Magazine” - Joe Ziemer, Second Place: The Ripon makes it almost confusing. Judge’s Comments: I really liked this idea. Matt West & Marisa Wojcik. Commonwealth Press, “Baird pre-roll” Second Place: Beloit Daily News, Third Place: The Gazette, “5ive for - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Wish the “Legends of Sports XXII” - Jim Franz & Women Magazine” - Donna Felland, dealer’s information looked like it fit Best Newspaper Promotion Advertising staff. Judge’s Comments: Very Danielle Lentenyi & Emily Rezin. in with the video portion better (black Division B close to taking the top spot. space on sides). First Place: The Gazette, “As a Third Place: The Gazette, “Parade Division D Third Place: The Lakeland Times, Journalist” - Sara Van Galder, Anthony of Homes Tabloid” - Advertising Staff. First Place: Vilas County News- “Jim Tait Real Estate” - Laura Larson & Wahl & Rudy Frank. Judge’s Comments: I Judge’s Comments: Looks like a lot of Review, “Senior Focus” - Staff. Judge’s Production Staff. Judge’s Comments: thought this was a very good way to have work went into this special section. Comments: Great publication with lots The font usage really bothered my eyes. the journalists connect with the reader! of local content. Very nice!!! Division C Second Place: The Lakeland Times, First Place: Watertown Daily Times, “Summer Times & Autumn Times” Best Online Advertising Division D “Family and Friends Magazine” - Mark - Staff. Judge’s Comments: Great (Single Ad, Static) First Place: The Lakeland Times, “Best Shingler. Judge’s Comments: Nice ad approach to the seasons. Very well done. in State promotion” - Gregg Walker & work and a interesting idea for a special Third Place: Sawyer County Record, Daily Division Heather Holmes. section. “Visitor Magazine” - Paul Mitchell, First Place: The Gazette, “K & W Second Place: The Star News, “Round Second Place: Portage Daily Register, Darrin White & Denice Harris. Judge’s Greenery” - Mary Hamlin. Judge’s Up the Posse” - Sarah Komarek. “Honor Our Soldiers” - Dusty Drew Baka. Comments: Very nice publication. Comments: Nice and clean! Third Place: The Lakeland Times, “Don’t Judge’s Comments: Well done! Take Away Transparency” - Heather Third Place: The Monroe Times, Division E Weekly Division Holmes & Gregg Walker. “Source” - Laura Hughes, Tai Ruegsegger, First Place: Lake Geneva Regional First Place: Pierce County Herald, Honorable Mention: Vilas County Diane Albright & Steve Allen. Judge’s News, “Luxury Lake Geneva” - Staff. “Pierce County Fair leaderboard” - News-Review, “Photo Gallery” - Betsy Comments: Another unique idea! Judge’s Comments: This one sets the Jon Porter & Nancy Long. Judge’s Boulden, Kurt Krueger & Gary standard for the class — bar none. Well Comments: Great use of graphics. Ridderbusch. Division D done through out. Beautifully done. Second Place: The Ripon First Place: News Graphic, “The Official Second Place: Lake Geneva Regional Commonwealth Press, “Dear Pru” - Tami Division E Port Washington Visitor’s Guide” - News, “Welcome Home” - Staff. Judge’s Conlon & Todd Sharp. First Place: Grant County Herald Scot Wiesner & Amy Gannon. Judge’s Comments: Nicely done. A publication Third Place: The Ripon Independent, “Kids Who Read Newspapers Comments: Nicely done. And user which serves as a go-to guide for the Commonwealth Press, “Plainfield Do Better” - Jessica Brownell. Judge’s friendly. community. Trucking” - Steve Wendt. Comments: This builds for the future Second Place: The Star News, Third Place: The Freedom Pursuit, and appeals to parents of high achieving “Fingertip Directory 2017” - Staff. Judge’s “Lutheran Loop” - Angie Griepentrog & children. Comments: If you didn’t run an ad in this Roger Griepentrog. Judge’s Comments: Best Online Advertising Second Place: Campbellsport News, issue you missed out! A great community project which has (Single Ad, Animated) “Mothers’ Day Lookalike Contest” - Tracy Third Place: Sawyer County Record, strong advertising support. Very, very Dieckman & Andrea Steger. Judge’s “Lumberjack World Championships well done. Daily Division Comments: I like the interactiveness of Official Program” - Paul Mitchell, Honorable Mention: The Ripon First Place: Leader-Telegram, this. Darrin White & Denice Harris. Judge’s Commonwealth Press, “The Green “Washburn County Tourism” - Garrett Third Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Comments: It’s nice to have unique events Laker” - Staff. Judge’s Comments: This Linley & Sara Bachand. Judge’s Press, “give the gift” - Tami Conlon & to sell niche publications for. one’s no slouch. Great content, design. Comments: Love the list that moves Heather Shaver. Judge’s Comments: While this earns Honorable Mention, it through all the things you can do there Good to get your high volume advertisers Division E was neck in neck with third. & the falling leaf. Nicely done! involved if only hosting a promotion site. First Place: The Verona Press, Second Place: The Gazette, “Rock Honorable Mention: FYI Northwoods “Verona Area Chamber Guide” - Donna County 4-H Fair” - Katie Crist. News, “Keep up with all the Northwoods’ Larson, Ellen Koeller & the Composing Innovative Online Third Place: The Gazette, “Culver’s” - news 24/7/365 no matter where you go” - Department. Judge’s Comments: This one Advertising Katie Crist & Emily Rezin. Eric Johnson & Trish Roebuck. stood out in a competitive division. Second Place: Spooner Advocate, “At Daily Division Weekly Division Home Up North 2017” - Julie Hustvet. First Place: The Gazette, “Rock First Place: The Ripon Commonwealth Best Annual Niche Publication Judge’s Comments: Nicely done! County 4-H Fair” - Katie Crist. Judge’s Press, “Baird: Pre-roll video” - Staff. Third Place: River Falls Journal, Comments: I really like how this was Judge’s Comments: Nice. Since it was Division A “Dining & Destinations” - Staff.Judge’s created. about the windows, it would maybe First Place: Leader-Telegram, Comments: Nice clean layout! Second Place: The Gazette, “Culver’s” streamline a little better if some of the “Impressions Magazine Bridal Flip - Katie Crist & Emily Rezin. Judge’s in between crowd shots were shorter, Magazine” - Catie Carlson-Prueher, Comments: Nice and clean. and less? Not sure what was being Angela Rediess & Elizabeth Dohms. Best Ongoing Niche advertised, the window displays or the Judge’s Comments: Even though it was Weekly Division publishing company. Title plate could the only entry in this division, it still Publication First Place: The Lakeland Times, have been a little more clear on that scored high in my opinion, better than Division A “Brenda Thompson: Northwoods Best” - regard. Fun to watch though, and I’m some finalists in the other divisions. First Place: Daily Jefferson County Tony Loomis & Production Staff. Judge’s betting the locals loved it. Division B Union, “Discover” - Staff. Comments: Nice looking, to-the-point First Place: The Gazette, “2017 Reader’s Second Place: Leader-Telegram, ad! YOUR PRINT PARTNER Printing Options • Mailroom • Mailing and distribution services to fit the needs of southern WI and beyond WINGRA

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