5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 31, 2012

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 54. Tuesday night there will be a 40 percent chance of rain with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 37.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.37 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1950, U.S. President Harry S. Truman publicly announced his decision to support the development of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon theorized to be hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II.

4. In the news

Check out Lakeland High School's lip dub.

5. Optimist Scholarship Essay Deadline

The Huron Valley Optimists Club's annual Optimist International Essay Contest deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 31. The essay's official topic is “How my Positive Outlook Benefits My Community." For more information, contact Pam Barckholtz at 248-563-0930 or pbarckholtz@gmail.com. Mailing address for essay is:

Pam Barckholtz
5555 Grass Lake Rd.
White Lake, Michigan 48383