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Five Things to Know Today: October 13

Keep this in mind today: much better weather is predicted for the weekend.

1. Weather: After a night of rain, expect more all day today. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says there's an 80 percent chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. The high temperature should be near 70 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: Where's that this week?

3. Quote of the Week: "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other." Abraham Lincoln.

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4. Coming Up: The Lower Mac meets regarding the Jaindl development plans.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1792, the cornerstone was laid for a presidential residence in the newly designated capital city of Washington. In 1800, President John Adams became the first president to reside in the executive mansion, which soon became known as the "White House" because its white-gray Virginia freestone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings.

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