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Wake Up with Patch: 5 Things You Need to Know Jan. 20, 2011

A glimpse at important information to read over your morning coffee.

1. Harrison Police Made 1,127 Arrests in 2010

Harrison Patch featured an article yesterday about the police department's from 2009-2010. The most common type of charge was marijuana possession.

2. Take Home a Pound of Coffee for Giving Blood Today

Why not stock your pantry with some free coffee for a good cause? The American Red Cross is partnering with Dunkin' Donuts today to give blood donors one pound of free coffee.

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The "" blood drive will be held at New York Sports Clubs (4 City Pl., White Plains) from 2 - 7 p.m.

3. High School Bowling and wrestling

The Harrison High School Varsity Bowling team will play Port Chester at 4 p.m. today at White Plains Bowl. Harrison will also face Port Chester in varsity wrestling today at PCHS at 4:30 p.m.

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4. A Preview of Today's News

Today Harrison Patch will work to bring you news on some planned renovations at Manhattanville College, as well as well as the results from last night's girls varsity basketball game against Rye High School.

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...town Consultant Sues resident for Libel

On Jan. 20, 2010, Harrison Patch featured an article about an engineering consultant who after he voiced anger about the development at Beaver Swamp Brook that allegedly caused flooding on his property in 2007.

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