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5 Things to Know Today: July 9, 2012

Good morning, White Lake and Highland, here's what you need to know about today.

1. The weather

TheΒ National Weather ServiceΒ says we can expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 82, with scattered showers. Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 60.

2. Gas prices

According toΒ DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Sunday night was $3.54 per gallon at the gas station, the and . In Highland, the Citgo station on Milford Road had the lowest gas price, $3.45.

3. On this day in history

According toΒ History.com, in 1877, the Wimbledon tournament began in England. The site said that 21 amateurs showed up to compete in the Gentlemen's Singles tournament, the only event at the first Wimbledon. Today, the Wimbledon Championships, remains the only major tennis event still played on grass. And it offers singles and doubles competition for men and women.

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4. In the news

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