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Girls Basketball: Setting an aggressive tone
Surging Knights follow George's tenacious lead in handling Hawks
URBANA ----Middletown's Brittney George goes after every rebound like its the last one she will ever pull down. She dives on the court after loose balls without much regard for her own well-being. And, while playing defense, she never gives an inch without making the other player earn it.

SLIDE SHOW: Middletown girls beat Urbana

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	Three wrestling teams seeking regional titles Originally published on February 09, 2012 Urbana, Middletown and Catoctin will all wrestle for regional championships today. more »

	Wrestling: Hawks rally to top Middletown Originally published on February 02, 2012 MIDDLETOWN ----There were 21 seconds left on the clock and Urbana freshman Morgan Way was on his way to another victory. But not the kind of win that was going to lift the Urbana wrestling over Middletown on Wednesday night. more »

	Home & Family News Originally published on February 02, 2012 Middletown Moms at Home general meeting -- 9:30 a.m. Friday at Middletown United Methodist Church, 7108 Fern Circle, Middletown. middletownmomsathome.org. more »

	Girls Basketball: Getting back to work Originally published on February 01, 2012 MIDDLETOWN ----Not even three weeks ago, the Middletown girls basketball team hardly resembled the squad that showed up Tuesday night to play Thomas Johnson. more »

	The Natural Originally published on January 29, 2012 Eric Sjoberg, a 10-year-old figure skater, relies on his parents to drive him to practice three or four times a week. more »


MORE MIDDLETOWN NEWS

Local Roundup: Cadets, Titans, Hawks win in boys intracounty action Boys Basketball: Lancers get going, overtake Knights Wrestling: Late Knight victory Connection to War of 1812 highlights Middletown meeting Girls Basketball: Bussard's bomb gives Knights boost Local Roundup: Hawks win on Wharton's foul shots Girls Basketball: Bears break through with win over Knights Boys Basketball: Heine helps shoot Oakdale to victory Cracking up Swimming: Backstroke becomes passion for MHS' Lilley Local Roundup: Knights win Super Duals College Football: Towson's Ambrose collects first honor:Eddie Robinson Award Swimming: Little sister, big goals High School Wrestling: Wilkes relishing the payoff Girls Basketball: Lions win classic defensive battle between rivals Desire to dive pulls Tolino through medical ordeal College Notes: Ambrose up for trio of big awards Girls Basketball: Hawks win with Linehan at the helm Local Roundup: Linganore boys, Middletown girls win at Scott Relays Middletown singers stifled by schedule Wrestling: More sweat means more success for Herrmann Local Roundup: Knights survive against Cadets Girls Basketball: Tolson takes toll Local Roundup: Lancers win HCC invite Boys Basketball: Latest in line of Jacksons leads Lancers

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QUICK FACTS

Municipal Center: 31 W. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769 Burgess: John D. Miller Board of Commissioners: Larry K. Bussard, Richard L. Dietrick, Jennifer J. Falcinelli, Vincent A. O'Reilly, Anthony M. Ventre Population: 2,859 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau) Year founded: 1767 Town meetings are located in the municipal center and are held the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Number to Know: Middletown Municipal Center: 301-371-6171 On the web: middletown.md.us Landmarks: Washington Monument State Park, Hollow Creek Golf Club, Maryland National Golf Club, South Mountain State Battlefield Park, Middletown Valley Historical Society, William F. Moran Museum Discuss MIDDLETOWN in our forums

DID YOU KNOW

Median sales price of recent home sales: From July-Sept '09 - $366,250 (Source: trulia.com) Victorian homes line Main Street in downtown Middletown. Christmas in the Valley is an annual tradition where downtown Middletown is transformed into a holiday winter wonderland. The Middletown Heritage Days Festival takes place annually in September on Main Street. Elected officials, a burgess and five town commissioners, serve four-year terms and are elected at-large.

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WHERE TO EAT IN MIDDLETOWN

Chef takes his passion to Middletown sweet spot Parks and Rec offers up new selection of classes An old-fashioned butchering Preparation is key for local chef Schroyer's Tavern At Maryland National Golf Club The Main Cup Tastefully Simple Gourmet Food & Gifts Jaleys Ice Cream Parlor James Gang Pizzeria Add Your Community Restaurants!

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