It's Thursday and today's quote of the day comes from Doug Ferrari:
Here are some tidbits of news and information that we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
1. The weather
There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
2. Fuel prices
Here's a quick daily survey of the regular per-gallon price, according to gasbuddy.com —
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- : $3.89
- Mobil: $3.99
- Shell: $3.98
- Lowest price at in Highland: $3.73 at Citgo at S. Milford Road and Watkins Boulevard.
- Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.74 at the Clark station at Leroy and 3rd streets.
- Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.74 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. Memorial Day Flyover Buttons for Sale
The Hartland Area Community Council is offering limited edition Memorial Day buttons for $5 which will help sponsor the airplane fly-overs that take place during the parade. Buttons are available at Cromaine Library or the Hartland Township hall.
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4. The Hartland Players present Cheaper By the Dozen
The Hartland Players' continue its 2012 season with , opening Saturday May 5th. Performances are set for May 5th, 11th, 12th at 8 p.m. and May 6th at 2 p.m. in the historic Hartland Music Hall.
Tickets may be reserved at the main branch of Cromaine Library in Hartland, by calling (810) 632-5849, or at the theater box office half-an-hour before show times. Prices are $10 for adults and $8 for senior and students. Groups of 10 or more will receive a $1 per-ticket discount.
5. Hartland trivia
Congratulations to Diane for correctly identifying . If you know where today's picture was taken, answer in comments.
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