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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 8

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies, with a high near 70 degrees on Tuesday. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 47 degrees.

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2. Facebook: Finding Friends

The Chelsea District Library will hold a workshop for Facebook users today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to find associates from the past and the present, and from various other geographic areas. Discussion will cover your wall and what is posted there, real-time chat, posting messages, personal messaging and managing your friends groups. Sign up for the program by calling 734-475-8732.

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3. Mill Creek Middle School Cheer Team Sign-up

The Mill Creek Middle School Cheer Team is seeking seventh and eighth grade girls to join their ranks. A parent/participant meeting will take place today at 6:30 p.m. at the Dexter District Library. Email DexterSpiritClubMC@gmail.com for more information.

4. Gas prices

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

  • $3.84 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
  • $3.85 a gallon (regular), $3.97 (diesel), , 2940 Baker Rd.
  • $3.85 a gallon (regular), $3.97 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
  • $3.85 a gallon (regular), $3.97 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
  • $3.89 a gallon (regular), $3.95 (diesel) BP, 8135 Main St.
  • $3.99 a gallon (regular), $4.19 (diesel) Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. This day in history

May 8, 1945: On this day in 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi Party. For more historic dates, visit www.history.com.


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