The Middletown Press is putting together a year-in-review story featuring the top five local stories of 2010. Below is a list of past stories we are considering, but we want to hear what YOU are thinking.

What local stories do you think were the most important in 2010? Comment below or send an e-mail to editor@middletownpress.com with your suggestions.

We are considering including:

* Kleen Energy explosion
* Removal and reinstatement of East Hampton police chief
* Police chief vote in Middletown
* Fight between Middletown mayor and Board of Education
* Xavier winning state championship