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July 3: Celebrate the Fourth

Welcome to the first Tuesday of July, 2012, and your 5 Things to Know Today.

 

Celebrate, Pt. 1: It's been awhile since we had a mid-week Fourth of July — don't let that stop you from enjoying yourself, though. We've got a list of fireworks displays scheduled for tonight posted on our Calendar — or sign up for our newsletter and get our 12 noon update on displays in the area sent right to your Inbox.

Celebrate, Pt. 2: If you're plannig to drive "all that way" out to Bristol for tomorrow's big-time parade and celebration, be sure to so you're not stranded in Warren.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Maybe Wet 4th: Today's forecast is for mostly sunny skies and temps in the upper 80s, with increasing clouds overnight. Okay — you really want to know what's going to happen on the Fourth. Answer: Chance of rain and thunderstorms all day with highs in the low 80s.

Too Flashy?: What do you think of the LED signs outside businesses in Johnston? Are there too many? Let us know what you think by and posting your comments.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Kids Being Kids: Kids can grow up quickly, can't they? If you're fretting about for a bit longer, check out Johanna Corcoran's column, helpfully titled "All in Good Time."

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