This is certainly a unique shot. It had me taking a double take at it, initially not sure what I was looking at. Very unique photo capturing all the action and strangeness of the helmet placement at the same time.

The anticipation is evident in this photo! Good moment to capture! Colors pop!

Great lede and excellent interview with the officer.

Great content and headers. Bullet points are tricky because lists can feel overwhelming to readers-sometimes having multiple columns helps the list appears shorter. The newsletter is longer, and takes a bit to load if there's heavy imagery, on mobile so you could consider making some adjustments if you have a have a large percentage of readers that read from their phone.

Great color to this story; very appreciated.

Thorough, ongoing coverage. Good work capturing concerns of the local citizens and staff involved.

Good commentary on important local issues. A strong edit page needs that, and this one delivers, even though it doesn't contain as many opinions/columnists as some others. Clean and easy to read.

A very nicely done retirement profile, which - thank you!!! - has a lot of other voices/sources talking about the person being profiled. Good background, good use of quotes and structure. Well done!

Great timing on this photo as you caught the breath, head tilt and spatters of water. Shooting kids this young can prove tricky. Good job on catching the moment.

I rarely give a high placing award to a single photo when other top entries have many images, but this photograph was a very good example of catching unpredictable action (sledding) along with facial expressions, rare person off ground in air and also good center framing. Nice work.

Fun best describes the layout and photos used. However, could have blown up a few of the photos for more impact. That many smaller photos is a lot for viewer to take in.

Loved it! I think I want to be a "townie" too! I enjoyed how easy your writing is to read, and very relatable. Thank you!

Excellent work - I did wonder about the people in the other houses but great work interviewing the one family and getting lots of little details - cats, dogs

The photos and the writing make this a special piece to place in a scrapbook. The graduation is made extra special with the two page spread of coverage.

Good coverage of issues important to an ocean-front community. Some real reporting. (Did see one brief that ended mid-paragraph). Like the Port-folio section.

Highly descriptive of the animal care process. Quality interviewing skills add to the story's compelling narrative.

fantastic video that really captured the spirit of this category

kudos to the photographer that makes the stories snap out. Writing is very good. Coverage depth is complete. A great effort

Talk about being in the right place at the right time. The expressions on the faces of these players are priceless. Great human emotion captured just at the perfect time with the ball right in the middle. Excellent photo!

Such an incredibly well told story, amazing job.

Nice change of pace from typical political writing - this gives readers something different instead of what they're tired of reading about. This article wins because it will attract young readers by way of art and a familiar face in their school and community. It highlights the importance of voting, and emphasizes that voters should keep an eye on their government. Great work taking a different approach and not overlooking something some would deem too trivial.

The photos made the retirement feel like an event worth going to. Overall layout of photos with story made the news a piece worth collecting.

This section is packed with awesome content-from volunteer profiles and stories about local entertainment as well as detailed regional calendars. Well done.

Clean, clear, concise! The color selection allows readers to slow down a bit to read what's there easily.

Exceptional cover that draws the reader in, strong storytelling throughout, and well-placed themed ads that tie it all together. Nicely done!

The simplicity says more than words could have conveyed in this instance. I'd want to visit this shop!

Minimalist but speaks for itself, makes you want to see what it actually is

Great idea to bundle products.

A truly eye-catching design and layout. No way readers would miss this as they're going through the paper. Also like the way all the agents get nice size photos which ties them into this great 4th of July tribute.

Exceptional cover - it instantly grabs attention and invites readers in. The mix of safety tips and a full community events calendar is gold-timely, useful, and exactly what your audience needs. The information-packed special section feels like a valuable community resource, blending content and ads seamlessly. Strong advertiser participation, with themed ads that enhance rather than interrupt the flow.