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5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 11, 2012

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 1 p.m. Skies will be cloudy, with a high near 39. Wednesday night snow showers are likely. Skies will be cloudy, with a low around 19.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Tuesday night was $3.42 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, on this day in 1908, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt declared the massive Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona a national monument. Though Native Americans lived in the area as early as the 13th century, the first European sighting of the canyon wasn't until 1540, by members of an expedition headed by the Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. Because of its remote and inaccessible location, several centuries passed before North American settlers really explored the canyon. In 1869, geologist John Wesley Powell led a group of 10 men in the first difficult journey down the rapids of the Colorado River and along the length of the 277-mile gorge in four rowboats.

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4. In the news

Tell us your thoughts on medical marijuana in today's Talk About Town.

5. Lakeland Parent Council Meeting

Lakeland High School's January Parent Council Meeting takes place at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11.

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