5 Things, Feb. 8: Little League Sign-Ups, Clouds Roll In

Cloudy: A sunny start gives way to mostly cloudy skies later today, according to the JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast. Highs in the mid-30s during the day, dropping into the 20s overnight. Clearing out for Thursday.

Baseball: Can you believe it? Time to sign up the kids for Little League baseball, beginning tonight at 6 p.m. at Ferri Middle School. If you can't make it, don't worry — there are sign-ups scheduled for tomorrow night and Saturday morning.

Gallery: Don't just read JohnstonPatch — contribute! One of the best ways is to post your photos of places around town (or involving local folks) on our Neighborhood Gallery page.

Dinner: Where are the best places to have a romantic Valentine's dinner in Johnston? We know — and, lucky for you, we're in a sharing mood. Click here for our list of the best local restaurants for an intimate date.

Fire: On this date last year, we reported on the results of a Johnston Police investigation into a fire that damaged the paint booth at Metro Collision Center on Putnam Pike. [Sorry, no spoilers — click to read the article.]