Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
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1. The weather
Today will be cloudy, with a 80 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m., and a high near 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 45 degrees.
2. Gasoline prices
Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Thursday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $4.02
- Sunoco, 602 W Grand River Ave: $4.05
- BP, 204 West Grand River: $4.09
3. Garage Sale
There will be a garage sale today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Woodland Hills subdivision, at 8948 S Christine Dr. Household items, home decor, baby and toddler toys, hardcover and paperback books, miscellaneous other surprises!
4. Cinderella's Closet
Cinderella's Closet will be open from 3-8 p.m. today at Snedicor's Cleaners. Girls can shop, support a worthy cause and help recycle party attire all at the same time. All dresses are $25. For more information about the boutique call LACASA at (517) 548-1350 or visit www.lacasacenter.org.
5. Trivia
What was the first modern hospital in Brighton?
Thursday's Question: What Brighton School is named after Brighton's first settler? Answer: Maltby.