Politics & Government

5 Things To Know Today: Jan. 5

Video and radio at Mohr; today's forecast; post your views of Johnston; traffic and gas prices; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: Baynes says 'bye.'

Multimedia: Today at Mohr Library, students in grades 6 through 12 can enjoy some old-time radio shows while snacking on popcorn and lemonade today at 2:30 p.m. The library is also holding registration for its upcoming digital storytelling class for teens to create their own video that will be included in the upcoming PBS series Confessions of a Teenage Critic.

Whither The Weather: Today's JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast calls for mostly sunny skies during the day with temps in the relatively balmy 30s and clouds developing overnight with temps in the 20s.

Show Off Your Work: Do you have nice photos of places in Johnston you'd like to share? Add your photos and video to our Neighborhood Gallery by clicking here.

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Before You Hit The Road: JohnstonPatch makes it easy to find traffic trouble spots and places to get cheap gas with our Gas & Traffic tab — click here to see more.

Resignation: On this date in 2011, Mayor Joseph Polisena confirmed the as fire chief. Within two months — during which he — : Timothy McLaughlin.

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