Welcome to 5 Things You Need to Know Today, your place for useful facts. We'll provide this early morning digest each weekday to keep Salemites and Salem Patch users in-the-know.

1. The Salem Police had a quick turnaround on the armed robbery at Kwik Shop with the help of the Peabody police. A suspect was arrested at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in connection with theTuesday evening crime.Good work.
2. Were you delayed on Highland Avenue last night near the Lynn line? Did you hear helicopters? There was a rollover accident in Lynn. There was also a Medflight responding and news stations at the scene. 
3. Wondering what the deal is with Salem Oil & Grease? The Planning Board will be discussing the property at tonight's Planning Board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at 120 Washington St.
4. Congratulations to the following Salemites who made the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire this fall: Caitlin Crane, Jaime Dusseault, Danielle Eddows, Ashley LaBonte, Catherine Lovely Jessica Ngo, Ryan Parker and Danielle Pegnato. 
5. We're loving the photo of the lightning strike at Jefferson at Salem Station by reader Thomas Stirling attached to our article. Be sure to submit your own via our Neighborhood Gallery.