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5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 23, 2011

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect partly sunny skies, with a high near 31. Friday night there is a chance of flurries. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Thursday night was $3.35 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, on this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a razor while staying in Arles, France. He later documented the event in a painting titled Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. Today, Van Gogh is regarded as an artistic genius and his masterpieces sell for record-breaking prices; however, during his lifetime, he was a poster boy for tortured starving artists and sold only one painting.

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4. In the news

Amy Carlton is a rolemodel for high school athletes. Read about what makes this Oakland University student athlete so special.

5. Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest

Get out Grandma's old Christmas sweaters, because the fourth annual Ugly Christmas Sweater contest starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Comeback Inn. Prizes will be given for ugliest sweaters, so join us in your brightest, jingliest, fuzziest, and downright ugliest Christmas sweater and spread some holiday cheer! As an added bonus, D.J. Reindeer Ronnie starts at 8 p.m. There's no cost to compete and no cover charge for the band.

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