Politics & Government

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 23

Still time to enter our 'Deck the House' contest; local closures; weather forecast; today's Top 5 video; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: celebrating the holiday.

Four Days To Go: Do you think you've got a house worth showing off this holiday season? Enter the Patch.com 'Deck the House' contest, and you could win a few bucks to help with the electric bill — plus $100,000 for local schools. Click here for more info and rules — and how to recommend a neighbor's house for the contest.

School's Out: are closed today for winter break, which lasts until (and includes) Jan. 2. Trash collection will be delayed one day next week, with Friday's collection moved to Saturday, Dec. 31.

Wet Weather: Today's JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast is calling for rain in the morning, tapering off during the day, and clouds lingering overnight. Highs during the day will be in the lower 40s, nighttime lows in the 20s.

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Watch For It: At 10 a.m., we'll be running a video highlighting the Top 5 Most Popular Stories of 2011 on JohnstonPatch. Check back at 10 a.m. to find out.

Festive Time: On Dec. 23, 2010, the Johnston Senior Center hosted a holiday celebration for folks in the local area. An excellent lunch, raffles, and nail polishing for the ladies were among the highlights of the event.

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