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5 Things to Know Today: May 22, 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 mostly sunny skies with a high near 69. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 48.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.67 per gallon at the  gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1843 a massive wagon train, made up of 1,000 settlers and 1,000 head of cattle, sets off down the Oregon Trail from Independence, Missouri. Known as the "Great Emigration," the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long, overland journey to Oregon.

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4. In the news

Some entrances to Lakeland will be closed this morning and sirens will be going off during the

5. Add Your Events to Patch

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