Struthers students shadow city officials for Civic Day

STRUTHERS — Former U.S. House Speaker Thomas “Tip” O’Neill is renowned for saying, “All politics is local.”

Fifteen Struthers High School seniors experienced that statement firsthand today during the city’s annual Civic Day.

“People don’t realize how much goes into local government behind the scenes and how it impacts them,” said Nancy Savko, a student who served as safety-service director for the day.

Another student, Malcom Davis, added, “I think local government does have a more direct impact. I think, on the national level, Ohio gets a lot of attention when it comes time to elect a president, but after that it’s kind of ignored.”

Davis spent part of Civic Day wearing robes and presiding over the courtroom, while sitting next to the actual judge.

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