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Five Things You Need to Know Today: October 24

Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.

1. Slight Chance of Rain Today

There's a 30 percent chance of rain today after 2 p.m. wich a high near 67 degrees, according to The National Weather Service.

2. Sykesville Pumpkin Contest - Put it in Your Calendar

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The Sykesville Main Street Association and the Sykesville Business Association are holding a pumpkin carving contest on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the results announced at the end of the evening. Find details on how to enter and what you might win .

3. Crazy Halloween Decorating

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Do you have extreme Halloween decoration ideas or traditions? We highlighted a house last week that puts up a . Send your stories and pictures to Valerie.Bonk@patch.com.

4. Random Fact of the Day

I learn something new everyday. Did you know that Chris Rock filmed a portion of his movie "Head of State" on Main Street Sykesville? He was in town Sept. 5, 2002 to film scenes at the Baldwin's Train Station and on Main Street. Find pictures here.

5. Job Opening for Town of Sykesville

The Town of Sykesville is hiring a mainentance worker to do landscaping, minor maintenance repairs, refuse collection and other maintenance related duties. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver's license and good driving record. Pay starts at $11.42 per hour and competitive benefits are provided. Find the application here.


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