“Topics everyone can relate to, handled with a nice light touch.” Judges’ comments from third place Michigan Press Association win, 2003.
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“Wow. Moving Story.” – Matt Seward, Editor Cadillac News, about article interviewing the mother of a 4-year-old drowning victim.
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“I have read with great interest, your coverage of the ‘cash advance’ in Lake City. I believe you have covered the story extremely well. Not sensationalizing or biased. You present both sides and stay factual. I understand how difficult it can be to cover a story such as this in a small community where everyone knows everyone and no one wants to be seen as a traitor. Or to bite the hand the feeds you.” – Jeff Gardner
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“Your news coverage of Merritt events is always exceptional.” – Arlene Jury, principal of Merritt Elementary School
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