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Five Things for Tuesday: Where to Vote, Middle School Football Challenge & More

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Johnston Weather: 

  • Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
  • Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Light east wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

Where to Vote: Today is Election Day 2012 — click here for your guide to local polling places and the new Voter ID law. Schools in Johnston will be closed, since they serve as polling places in town.

1st Annual Football Challenge: Students in grades 6-8 at the Ferri Middle School can compete against their classmates in passing, receiving, running, and tackling drills on November 7th and 8th. Prizes will be awarded to the top players in each division. The cost is $5.00 per student. If you are interested, please download the form on this page and return to either Joe Testa, Brian Iafrate, or Matt Lafazia. Middle School Football Challenge

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Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on Johnston Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is.

This Day in History: On this day in 1962, the United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution condemning South Africa's racist apartheid policies and calling on all its members to end economic and military relations with the country.

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