Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

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 mostly sunny skies with a high near 78 degrees today. Tonight, there will be partly cloudy skies with a low around 56 degrees.

2. Dairy Queen 'Miracle Treat Day'

will donate $1 or more from each Blizzard sold today to Beaumont Children's Hospital in Detroit. Make sure you stop by Dairy Queen today for your favorite Blizzard treat.

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3. Dexter High School fall sports practices

The cheerleading team will practice from 9-11 a.m. today at the high school. The DHS girls swim team will practice from 8-11 a.m. at the Wylie Community Pool.

4. Gas prices

On the road today? MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices in the Dexter area as of Wednesday afternoon:

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  • $3.64 a gallon, , 200 Baker Rd.
  • $3.65 a gallon, , 195 Baker Rd.
  • $3.65 a gallon, , 750 Baker Rd.

5. Trivia

In what year did Edward Torrey build a hotel for Judge Samuel Dexter? Know the answer? Leave us a comment.


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