Arizona Staffs Capture Press Association Honors

Three of Arizona's weekly newspapers will receive editorial and advertising awards at this year's "Better Newspapers Contest" hosted later this month by the Arizona Newspapers Association.

Although the exact finishes won't be announced until Sept. 14, winning newspapers have been notified that they will be receiving awards in specific categories. Arizona newspapers and team members receiving awards include:

* North Valley Editor Terrance Thornton will receive five awards in individual writing categories, including Best News Story, Best Sustained Coverage or Series and Investigative Reporting.

* Surprise Independent Editor Jeff Grant will receive awards in the Enterprise Reporting category and for Best Feature Photo Layout.

* The Town of Paradise Valley Independent will be honored in the Best Classified Section category.

* Scott Taylor and Deb Crotzer of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent will receive an award in the Best Paid Ad Series (Black and White) category.

Congratulations to everyone!