5 Things to Know Today: August 8

1. Weather: There’s a chance you may need your galoshes today. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 30 percent chance of precipitation today. The high should be around 85.

2. In Case You Missed It: A few Solehi residents took to the trees at Spring Mountain Ski Area, and Patch was there to cover the details.

3. Coming Up: Don’t worry, faithful fans! The Southern Lehigh Sports Scoreboard is on its way. Check back at noontime to read all about the recent Solehi highs and lows.

4. Did You Know? We’re rounding the corner on 200 friends on Facebook! Can we make it there before the beginning of the school year? With your help, absolutely!

5. Today in History: On Aug. 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon --pummeled by the Watergate scandal -- said in a nationally televised broadcast that he would resign the presidency effective at noon the following day. Vice President Gerald Ford would become president.