Hartland Lacrosse Players Engage in Friendly War of Words and Say — 'Good Morning, Hartland!'

It's Wednesday — and Hartland Patch is one today. Hard to believe it went by so quick. Feel free to .

Please also don't miss our video greeting (at right) from two members of Hartland varsity lacrosse, who get into some friendly trash talking about Thursday's . It starts at 7 p.m. at the . Admission is $3 and proceeds support the anti-bullying program called Challenge Day at .

1. The weather

We continue to have a chance of showers mainly before 2 p.m. under cloudy skies, with a high near 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Rain chance during the day is 80 percent, but that drops Wednesday night to 30 percent. Lows will be about 37 degrees. Brrrr.

2. Fuel prices

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

• : $3.34
• : $3.44 (cash is 10 cents lower)
• Shell: $3.49
• Lowest price at Hickory Ridge and M-59 in Highland: $3.27 at Citgo.
• Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.16 at — at Beacon and Bridge at Thompson and Torrey roads.
• Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.37 at Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd.

3. County observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the Livingston County Health Department is encouraging awareness about how to test homes and children for lead, according to a news release.

“Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future” is this year's theme and the department has information in its main lobby in the Livingston County East Complex, 2300 E Grand River Ave in Genoa Township. Here are some quick tips to reduce exposure:

• If you are renovating a home built prior to 1978, get information on how to avoid lead exposure during this process.
• If you live in a home built prior to 1978 that has paint in poor condition (cracking, peeling, chalking), get information on how to reduce potential lead exposure.
• Talk to your doctor about blood lead testing for children under 6 years of age.
• Practice healthy habits such as hand washing and good nutrition.

For more information, contact health department by calling 517-546-9850 or visit the Michigan Department of Community Health’s website at www.michigan.gov/leadsafe.

4. Area mobile home park purchased at tax sale

Sun Communities, a company that owns nearly 60 mobile home parks across the country, has recently bought Cider Mill Crossing at Old U.S. 23 and Parshallville Road in Tyrone Township, according to a report in the Tri-County Times.

The firm bid $410,000 at a state auction in late September for the property, which had been operated by Livingston County after previous owners defaulted, the report said. Tyrone officials said they are willing to help the new owners be successful so more than $1.3 million in back taxes is repaid — a debt the township could face if payments aren't made, the story said.

5. Hartland trivia

Congrats to Linda Bowen who answered Tuesday's question — What's the name of the Hartland amateur photographer who recently had his night sky photography featured by NASA? Answer: Michael Rosinski.

Wednesday's question: What's Hartland restaurant officially opened on Oct. 27, 2010, and became one of Hartland Patch's most popular initial stories? Please answer in comments.