"Our Local Heroes" Honored by Military Reporters and Editors Association
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Updated: 7:55 PM Oct 5, 2009
"Our Local Heroes" Honored by Military Reporters and Editors Association
"Our Local Heroes" is the winner of a nationwide journalism contest sponsored by the Military Reporters and Editors Association.
Posted: 11:28 AM Oct 5, 2009
Reporter: Jeff Thelen

Our Local Heroes Winning Entry
"Our Local Heroes" Honored by Military Reporters and Editors Association
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We don't do this job for awards, but it's a nice pat on the back you we do get them.

The latest honor for NewsChannel 7 comes from the Military Reporters and Editors Association.

"Our Local Heroes," our series that pays tribute to local members of the military and their families won the MRE's nationwide journalism contest in the small market television division.

In their comments, the judges wrote "Our Local Heroes is commendable for its commitment to recognizing men and women in the region who have served in the military, whether during a conflict or in peace time."

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