Five Things to Know Today: Jan. 19

1.  Weather: According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain this morning then a 60 percent chance of snow between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. But the sun is supposed to make an appearance by midday. The wind will be from the west between 5 mph and 8 mph. Sunrise is at 7:22 a.m. and sunset at 5:04 p.m, which gives us 1 minute and 40 seconds more daylight than yesterday.

2. In Case You Missed It: Emmaus Council, Jan. 17, tabled a discussion on an increase in pay for the Borough’s part-time police officers. The topic came up after the KNBT bank robbery last month when part-time officers were shot at.

3.  Coming Up: Upper Milford supervisors and residents meet PennDOT officials at the township building at 9 a.m. today about the fate of Yeakels Mill Road bridge. PennDOT wants to make it one-way, but the township manager and residents oppose that idea.

4. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, today is a good to Dry Fruits and Vegetables, Cut Hair to Retard Growth, Mow to Retard Growth, Dig Post Holes, Pick Apples and Pears, Quit Smoking, Perform Demolition, Wash Wooden Floors, Paint, Start Diet to Lose Weight, Ask for Loan, Entertain Friends, Host a Party, Slaughter Farm Animals (That's a busy day.)

5.  My mobile office will be in Baked this morning. The menu today includes applesauce spice muffins, banana bran muffins, choco cherry scones and oat currant scones. I think I’ll try choco cherry today. If you see me, say, Hi!