Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 1

Here is a look at what's going on today in Dexter.

We've got weather, gasoline prices and some suggestions on how to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts a 20 percent chance of rain with partly sunny skies and a high near 91 degrees. Monday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 66 degrees.

2. Join the Green Lantern Corps

The will show Green Lantern: Emerald Knights  at 2 p.m. today. The event is free and open to teens and younger children.

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3. Planning Commission meets

The Dexter Village Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. today at the . The meeting is open to the public.

4. Gas prices

On the road today? MichiganGasPrices.com reports the lowest gas price at $3.75 per gallon at the BP gas station, 200 Baker Rd. and the Pilot gas station, 195 Baker Rd., as of Sunday afternoon.

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5. Trivia

What was the name of the Dexter resident who was murdered May 2, 1845, during an uprising at the Peninsula Mills Dam? Know the answer? Leave us a comment.


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