Smithfield EMA Issues Flood Watch Alert

A 'Nor'easter-like storm' is expected to bring 1 to 3 in. of rain later Thursday.

The Smithfield Emergency Management Agency this morning released a Flood Watch alert ahead of an expected 1 to 3 in. of rainfall later Thursday into Friday. [Track the storm on the Smithfield Patch Doppler Radar page.] Todd Manni, EMA Director, wrote in an email that the rain "will cause urban and poor drainage flooding as well as small stream/river flooding." Wind gusts of 30 mph and higher are also expected as part of the "Nor'easter-like storm" that was moving northeast from the New York area at about 9 am. The flood watch, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect until Saturday morning.

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Five Things for Tuesday: Clearing, Contest, Greetings, Free Pizza

Check in with your daily dose of Johnston area information, including news, weather and Patch contests!

  Smithfield Weather:  Contest: It's time for the Patch "Deck the House" Contest, where the winner could snag a cool $100,000 for their local school district, plus $500 to help with the electrical bill. Click here for more info. Greetings: Yesterday, JohnstonPatch posted a holiday greetings video from Lt. Col. Bill Courtemanche of the USAF. If you've got a friend or family member serving overseas, be sure they send videos to joseph.hutnak@patch.com — and if you want to make a video and post it, let me know! Free Pizza: Looking for a little extra motivation for your kids to get good grades? Paul's Pizza in Cumberland is offering a free small pizza for students who hold a "B" average in all of their classes. The end of the second quarter is …

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5 Things: Major Milestone, Righteous Reading

A big anniversary for a local library tops the list of 5 Things to Know Today for Nov. 8, 2012.

  1. Milestone: Greenville Public Library recently celebrated its 130th anniversary — check out the announcement. [And if you'd like to share news from your school or organization, just visit the SmithfieldPatch Announcement page.] 2. Reading: Mohr Library in Johnston hosts a Readers' Lair meeting tonight starting at 6:30 pm. Registration requested; book discussion, activity, and a snack. Free. 3. Visit: The Bridge at Cherry Hill senior facility hosts an open house and tour starting at 3 pm. Refreshments and snacks; call ahead to reserve your spot. 4. Discuss: There are other things going on than politics, you know — and if you'd like to share your thoughts on just about any subject, sign up to blog on Patch. 5. Weather in 10 Words: …

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5 Things: 2012 Election Results, Big Celebration

Numbers from yesterday's vote in Johnston heads the list of 5 Things to Know Today for Nov. 7, 2012.

  1. Results: Looking for how the election went in Smithfield yesterday? Check out the results wrap-up here. 2. Celebration: After Hurricane Sandy forced a postponement, the North Central Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its 30th Anniversary celebration wine tasting at Kirkbrae Country Club for Thursday night beginning at 5:30 pm. Visit the Chamber's website here for information and online registration. 3. Speak Your Mind: The political season may be over — but lots of people still have opinions on all sorts of topics. Do you? Start a blog on Patch and share yours. 4. Conditioning: What better way to stay in shape than with a little hockey? The Municipal Ice Rink hosts two hours of public ice time for enforcers and snipers from 11 am to…

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5 Things: Just a Few Days Left

Next Tuesday is Election Day — how to see what's on the ballot is at the top of the list of 5 Things to Know Today for Nov. 1, 2012.

1. A Few Days Left: After all the debates, advertisements, and polls, it's nearly here — Election Day 2012. Check out the SmithfieldPatch Election Guide to find out who's running and what's on the ballot this year. 2. Inform Voters: If you're a candidate for office in Smithfield, you can post your platform by signing up to blog on SmithfieldPatch. 3. Library Activity: Ms. Melyssa hosts art at Marian J. Mohr Library for kids in grades 7 and up starting at 3:30 pm. 4. Updates: Let SmithfieldPatch keep you updated with email alerts whenever we post new articles on the site. Easy newsletter sign-up here. 5. Weather in 10 Words: Mostly cloudy with morning fog. No rain expected, for once.

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