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5 Things to Know Today: August 1, 2012

Good morning, White Lake and Highland, here's what you need to know about today.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect mostly cloudy skies that will gradually become sunny, with a high near 83. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 63.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Tuesday night was $3.85 per gallon at the gas station. In Highland, the Citgo station on Milford Road had the lowest gas price, $3.71.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1981, MTV: Music Television goes on the air for the first time ever, with the words (spoken by one of MTV’s creators, John Lack): “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” was the first music video to air on the new cable television channel, which initially was available only to households in parts of New Jersey. MTV went on to revolutionize the music industry and become an influential source of pop culture and entertainment in the United States and other parts of the world, including Europe, Asia and Latin America, which all have MTV-branded channels.

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4. In the news

Prepare for the upcoming election by reading up on the local Highland and White Lake candidates.

5. Add Your Events to Patch

Have an event you want to share with the community? Add your own event to White Lake Patch's calendar.

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