From left to right reporter Trevor Greene, graphic designer Madeleine DeFore, sports writer Brett LaBore, publisher Gregg Walker, sports editor Jeremy Mayo, reporter Brian Jopek, general manager Heather Holmes and editor Dean Hall display awards won by the Northwoods River News during the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s annual convention held Friday, March 6 in Madison. The Northwoods River News won 25 awards, including the prestigious General Excellence category, is it took first place in Division E for the third consecutive year. (Photo by Ed Lamaide/Lakeland Times)
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Northwoods River News WNA’s Best in Division for 3rd straight year
Paper earns 25 total awards in statewide competition
The Northwoods River News has won the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s award for Best in Division for 2025, closing out an impressive year with 25 total awards and five first-place finishes in the association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest.