The Junior Dispatch has announced the winners of the "It Came from Beyond!" short-story contest, held in conjunction with York County Libraries and the York Emporium.

* First place winners are: Jasmine Null (13 to 18 age group), Brooke Hoffler (8 to 12 age group) and Hannah List (7 and younger age group)

* Second place winners are: Emily Zeidman (13 to 18 age group), Asha Mir-Young (8 to 12 age group) and Bella Wagner (7 and younger age group)

* Third place winners are: Ashley Fife (13 to 18 age group), Brandon Secret (8 to 12 age group) and Riley Lang (7 and younger age group)

The winners will get their gift certificates and gift cards at a ceremony at York Emporium, 343 W. Market St., York, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5. The event is being held in conjunction with York City's First Friday events.

The public is invited to this event, which is especially geared toward families.

Also, for anyone who missed the Your First Comic classes available at many York County Libraries this summer, Junior Dispatch's John Simcoe will be there to host another free one-hour comic-book class. Aside from the Your First Comic class, there will also be coloring pages, videos and snacks for kids to enjoy.

For more information, contact John Simcoe at (717) 854-1575 ext. 457.