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5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 17, 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 before 1 p.m., then rain and snow between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then snow after 4 p.m. Temperatures will stay around 41. Tuesday night there will be a 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1 a.m. Skies will be cloudy, with a low around 18.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.45 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, on this day in 1950, 11 men stole more than $2 million from the Brinks Armored Car depot in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the perfect crime--almost--as the culprits weren't caught until January 1956, just days before the statute of limitations for the theft expired.

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4. In the news

Today's Whiz Kid, Trevor Kalinowski, played a stellar game in net for the Lakeland Eagles hockey team.

5. White Lake Township Board Meets

The White Lake Township Board meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the township hall.

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