It's Friday and today's quote comes from Doug Larson:

Here are some tidbits of news and information that we hope you'll find useful or entertaining. Please also don't miss our video greeting (at right) from the varsity soccer team.

1. The weather

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Fuel prices

Here's a quick daily survey of the regular per-gallon price, according to gasbuddy.com —

• Speedway: $3.89
• Mobil: $3.89
• Shell: $3.93
• Lowest price at in Highland: $3.53 at Citgo at S. Milford Road and Watkins Boulevard.
• Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.69 at the Clark station at Leroy and 3rd streets.
• Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.66 at Costco at 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd. and BP at 9400 Lee Road.

We also offer searchable and real-time traffic and fuel prices via Mapquest on our homepage.

3. Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands is this Friday, May 18th from 7:00 to 9:30. Three Bands comprised of Hartland High School students will compete for cash and studio time. The Bands are:

The Kitten Mittens
MIZMAZDUH
Bulletproof Snow

Audience votes combine with the judges’ scores to determine a prize. Come listen to our home grown talent and cast your vote for your favorite band. Tickets can be purchased presale at the high school (contact Frau Iden in room 228). Otherwise the cost is $7 at the door. Contact Frau Iden at 810-626-2337 if you have questions.

4. Joel Jeremy Golf Classic

The 22nd Annual Joel Jeremy Golf Classic is May 19th at 1pm at the Hartland Glen Golf Course. 

5. Hartland trivia

Congrats to Stefanie Furge for correctly answering Wednesday's question —  Who was the Hartland Memorial Day grand marshal in 1990? Answer: Norma Ripley

Friday's question: How many years has the Hartland Memorial Day festivites also included a 5K run?