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  • The Times-News wins awards at Utah Press Convention


By Rebecca Dopp
Times-News Correspondent

The Times-News won two first place plaques and one third place certificate in the Better Newspaper Contest at the Utah Press Convention held March 20-22 in Mesquite, Nevada.

The newspaper received the 1st place Harrison R. Merrill plaque for Best Front Page for Group I. The award was sponsored by Brigham Young University.

It also received 1st place honors for Best News Photography in Group I. The winning photo featured the bus accident on the Nebo Loop road. This award was sponsored by the LDS Church.

A 3rd place certificate was awarded for Best R.O.P. Ad in Group I. The entry was for King's Nursery's Grand Opening. This award was sponsored by Newspaper Agency Corporation.

Newspapers from around the state compete for these honors in three groups. The awards were handed out at a banquet held at the Casablanca Resort and Casino.