5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 26

The daily 5 has the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon, with a high near 91 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees.

2. Sounds and Sights Festival

The Chelsea Sounds & Sights Festival begins today in downtown Chelsea. Live entertainment, games, and food will be available. Check out the daily schedule of events at www.chelseafestivals.com.

3. Dexter School Board election

Dexter School Board candidates who wish to seek office during the November general election must file an Affidavit of Identity and a nominating petition by Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. (A $100 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.) The withdrawal deadline elapses at 4 p.m. Aug. 17.

4. Gas prices

MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices in the Dexter area as of Wednesday night:

• $3.59 a gallon (regular), $3.71 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.69 a gallon (regular), $3.76 (diesel), , 2940 Baker Rd.
• $3.65 a gallon (regular), $3.69 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.65 a gallon (regular), $3.69 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.69 a gallon (regular), $3.51 (diesel) BP, 8135 Main St.
• $3.69 a gallon (regular), $4.19 (diesel), Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. This day in history

July 26, 1998: The U.S. 500, the most prestigious race in the Championship Auto Racing Teams series, dissolved into tragedy on this day in 1998, when three fans were killed and six others wounded by flying debris from a car at Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. For more historic dates, visit www.history.com.