Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
And remember, always included in this Monday-Friday feature is a video from someone wishing everyone "good morning" as part of a message to our community. Today's message comes from two staff members from the in downtown Brighton.
1. The weather
There will be a 90 percent chance of rain today, with a high near 42, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight there is a chance of rain and snow, with a low around 29 degrees.
Find out what's happening in Brightonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
2. Gasoline prices
Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Monday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- , 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.23
- , 9925 Spencer Road: $3.25
- , 11501 Grand River Rd: $3.27
3.
Looking for fun family ideas for New Year's Eve? Check out the family-friendly party packages with two available time slots at the Bowl-E-Drome in Howell this Saturday.
Find out what's happening in Brightonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
4. Legally Blonde
Brighton High School is in rehearsals for its upcoming musical, Legally Blonde, according to the Press and Argus. Performances for the high school production will be Jan. 13-15 and Jan. 20-22.
5. Trivia
Who is the new owner for the bridal boutique, The White Dress, which opened earlier this month in downtown Brighton?
Know the answer? Tell us in the comments.
Thursday's question: What is the highest elevation at Mt. Brighton? Answer: 1,331 feet.