5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 27

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Wind and Rain: According to the National Weather Service, today will be rainy with a high near 61 degrees and a south wind 14 to 18 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 34 degrees. It is expected to be a bit breezy, with a west wind 20 to 23 mph decreasing to between 11 and 14 mph. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

2. Whiz Kid: Maris Krauss, a junior at , is in the running to win Seventeen Magazine’s 2012 Fiction Contest. Seventeen Magazine's 2012 Fiction Contest challenged magazine readers to write a story in 500 words or less. The entries had to be submitted to Figment.com, an online writing community. Click to learn how you can help her win!

3. Possession: A Monmouth County Grand Jury voted Jan. 25 to indict two Fair Haven men for possession of heroine. One of the men was also indicted for possession of cocaine. They were arrested for possession in Neptune on Sept. 29, 2011. Click for more details.

4. Red Carpet Treatment: Fair Haven dads have the opportunity to treat their little girls to a special night out on the town next month. The fourth-annual Fair Haven Father Daughter dance is set for February 18. The affair will take place at the from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and is open to grades 1-6. Click for more details.

5. Did you know? When Rumson-Fair Haven Patch launched in November 2010, editors and freelancers ventured to local businesses in order to collect information for our directory. Now, a year later, Patch Places is a spot where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods, and much more for spots around town. All users can add events taking place at local spots, can on a scale of one to five stars, and can . Owner of a business? Click to read how to "Claim Your Listing" and post photos, events, and updates about your business.