5 Things to Know Today: August 9

1. Weather: Here comes a run of sun! According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny with a high around 82 degrees. How perfect is that?

2. In Case You Missed It: A local teenager thwarted a late Sunday night and Patch has all the details!

3. Coming Up:  Want all the slushie deliciousness of water ice while saving dollars in the process? Writer Jenae Holtzhafer has the sure-fire recipe to make it a reality.

4. Did You Know? That Patch is hiring freelancers? Send your resume and writing samples to editor Elizabeth.rich@patch.com today!

5. Today in History: Take 2! "My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over." On Aug. 9, 1974 Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38^th president of the United States. Ford became president after Richard M. Nixon resigned when his involvement in the Watergate scandal came to light.