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5 Things to Know Today: May 1, 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 areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, skies will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Tuesday night there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.79 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City's Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building's lights. Hoover's gesture, of course, was symbolic; while the president remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the switches in New York.

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4. In the news

Remember the Readers' Choice tie breaker we had? There is a winner. See what White Lake business was . 

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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