The Clarkston News earned three awards in the 2008 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest’s Class D Weekly Newspaper category.
Staff writer Laura Colvin earned two nods, including first place for her feature story ‘On The Road to Recovery.?
‘Great idea for a series that turned from two to a three parter. Telling the story of sobriety court through the lives of two men made the account real and readable,” judges commented. “Well developed, good storytelling, outstanding piece of journalism.”
Colvin also earned an Honorable Mention for her News Story, ‘Neighbors,? about a chronic neighborhood blight problem.
‘Good treatment of the kind of story that is often ignored because the situation is long-standing,? judges said.
Editor Phil Custodio earned first place in News Photo category for his picture, ‘Bridging The Gap,? showing the new Clarkston Mills bridge dangling over an open span as it lowered into place.
‘Good perspective, nice balance, nice depth. Photo really transpares the viewier. Makes you want to go there. Very compelling,? judges said.
Pensylvania Press Association judges studied more than 3,781 entries submitted by 116 Michigan newspapers.
Complete results are available online at www.michiganpress.org.
? Phil Custodio