Chosen as top news story – Destruction of SOSS by fire September 12th  – “Fire of an undetermined origin broke out at about 2:15 am and burned for 5 or more hours. It continues at this hour.”

Chosen as top news photo – submitted by Jeremy Cook (shown above)

Chosen as top newsmakers of 2012 – Hunter Miller/Brittany Michaud – serious health problems – positive results and widespread community support.