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Good Morning Brighton - Brighton Area Historical Society Holiday Special

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Dec. 16, 2011.

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 Tammy Sexton with the Brighton Area Historical Society.

1. The weather

Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 35 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low around 24 degrees.

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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:

  • , 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.13
  • , 9400 Lee Rd: $3.15
  • , 9925 Spencer Rd: $3.21

3. Scranton Holiday Hangout

invites 7th and 8th graders for a Holiday Hangout today from 2:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. right after school. Activities include a DJ with music & dancing, food, and games. This is a fun opportunity  for the students to socialize with their friends after school. Admission is either $1 or a pet item. All proceeds will benefit the Livingston County Animal Shelter.

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4. High School Holiday Concert

The Brighton High School Choir will perform its holiday concert, "A Winter's Gift of Song," tonight at 7 p.m. at the . Admission is free.

5. Trivia

What local recreation area is the only balloon port in the state park system?

Know the answer? Tell us in the comments. 

Thursday's question: What Livingston County municipality joined SELCRA in 1991 and withdrew in 1992? Answer: Hamburg Township.


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