5 Things You Need to KnowToday: Dec. 8

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. The Student Council donated $200 to the World War I Memorial project to be built in front of yesterday.

2. On this day, John Lennon was shot and killed by David Chapman on a street in New York City in front of his apartment. The music legend and political activist left his mark in history. Stop by to pick up one of his CDs.

3. Like us on Facebook and stay on top of the latest Shrewsbury news, from traffic reports, weather reports and any updates you need to know. Also recommend us to your friends on Facebook.

4. and your the local schools could win $100,000. If you know of a great home in town, encourage them to submit photos. It just takes a moment and the local schools can benefit from it.

5. Support your local school and join the SMS PTO. Their next meeting is tonight at 7 p.m., at the .

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