5 Things to Know Today: Nov. 15, 2011

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect areas of fog before 10 a.m. Skies will otherwise be mostly sunny, with a high near 59 degrees. Tuesday night skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.49 per gallon at the gas station located off M-59 and Pontiac Lake Roads.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1867, the first stock ticker was unveiled in New York City. The advent of the ticker ultimately revolutionized the stock market by making up-to-the-minute prices available to investors around the country. Prior to this development, information from the New York Stock Exchange, which has been around since 1792, traveled by mail or messenger. 

4. In the news

There's some controversy swirling around White Lake Township's cemeteries.

5. 

The White Lake Township Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise specified. November and December meetings are the second Tuesday of the month in 2011.