Editor's Voice: A valuable civics lesson
Written by Jim Lewis
Middletown Mayor Robert Reid, a social studies teacher in the Middletown Area School District, began an interesting program years ago in which students shadowed borough officials to learn how local government works. It ended after Reid retired – but was revived last month, brought back by borough and school officials.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 14:55
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Editor's Voice: Christmas arrived early for the Elks and Middletown
By Jim Lewis
Perhaps it was the Christmas spirit that moved a record number of people – 200! – to buy tickets for the Middletown Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes on Dec. 8 and 9. And maybe the 224 people who paid to see the
Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 December 2012 22:53
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Editor's Voice: At Steel-High, an unusual and inspiring civics lesson
Written by Jim Lewis
If you’re an American, and value your right to vote, you probably remember the first time you voted – the thrill of walking into the voting booth, the excitement of casting a ballot. The candidate for whom you voted.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 18:25
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