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4 Things to Know about Ellicott City Today

Head into the day a little more informed.

Difficult to believe -- or maybe I just don't want to --  but today is set to be hotter than yesterday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high temperature of 97 degrees. With the heat index it should feel more like 105 degrees. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms later in the day. 

Planning a weekend getaway? Last week, gas prices are averaging about $3.82 per gallon for regular. The cheapest fill-up in Ellicott City right now $3.77 at the  at 64 Frederick Road. Check AAA's Fuel Price Finder for updated prices as the weekend approaches. 

The Environmental Sustainability Board has a meeting scheduled tonight at 7. The meeting will be in the Clarksville Room of the . For information, call OES at 410-313-2056.

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There's been a case of the measles identified nearby. A Catonsville person was diagnosed last week. to see if you were at any of the same places as the infected person; measles are highly contagious and can be especially dangerous for people with compromised immune systems. 

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And ... Today would be Les Paul's 96th birthday. Check out Google's interactive logo for today -- you can play the guitar and record a little ditty in honor of the man whose name is synonymous with rock'n'roll. 

 

 



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