A heavy police presence was in an area of Middletown Wednesday night.

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Here are the latest arrests made by the Middletown Police Department. In all, 62 arrests were made. Arrest log information reflects charges filed, which are not indications of guilt.

The center continues this tradition by sponsoring and promoting research on Muncie as Middletown, on small cities generally, and on the themes and issues the Lynds explored.

In the 1920s, Robert and Helen Lynd led a team of sociologists in a study of a typical middle-American community. The Lynds chose Muncie as the locale for their field research, although they never specifically identified it as “ Middletown ” the fictional name of the town in their study.

Robert Staughton Lynd ( – ) and Helen Merrell Lynd ( – ) were American sociologists, famous for their study of Middletown.

'Facing Middletown' is dedicated to preserving and acknowledging the many communities, histories, and identities of Middletown, USA for a truthful understanding of American small cities.

Whether you are seeking a relaxing day surrounded by spectacular scenery, a walk in the footsteps of George Washington, or for a farm-fresh dining experience, Main Street Middletown welcomes you to the valley.

MUNCIE, IN—Muncie, Indiana, also known by researchers across the United States as Middletown, USA, has served as a national bellwether for American hometowns and small city life.

Robert and Helen Lynd published their groundbreaking study of an ordinary American community they called "Middletown" in 1929. "Middletown" is actually Muncie, Indiana, and over the years many other researchers have returned to study the people who live there.