Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

1. Newton North boys' basketball. The Newton North boys' varsity basketball team will face Marshfield tonight in a first round match for the South Div. 1 tournament. The Newton North girls pulled off a win in their tournament game last night, but will the boys do the same? Tip-off is 7 p.m. at . 

2. Prayer service for Franco Garcia. The family and friends of will hold a prayer service for Garcia tonight at St. Ignatius of Loyola (Upper Church) on 's campus. The service begins at 9 p.m. 

3. Newton teacher to be arraigned. Former Newton teacher David Ettlinger on sexual assault charges. This is the second indictment for Ettlinger, . Stay tuned to Patch for more information. 

4. Slippery commute. A winter weather advisory is in place for the morning commute as rain is forecasted to turn into snow. Those driving to work this morning should take some extra time, as roads may be slippery. 

5. Who makes the best sandwich in Newton?? Just 24 hours left to vote in our contest for who makes the best sandwich in Newton. Right now, has the lead, but and are not far behind. Who do you think makes the best sandwich in Newton? The voting closes 9 a.m. Friday and the winner will be announced Friday at noon.