Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 21

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

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. today. There could be areas of fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, today will be partly sunny with a high near 73 degrees. Look for a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 50 degrees.

2. Business Breakfast

Come meet Patch Editor Daniel Lai at the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. today at . The event costs $5. Learn how to blog, post events and use Dexter Patch for all your community needs.

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3. Super story times

Students in kindergarten through second grade may attend today's book discussion at 4:30 p.m. at the . This week's book is Back to School with Froggy! Registration is required by calling 734-426-4477.

4. Gas prices

On the road today? MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gas prices in the Dexter area as of Tuesday night:

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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.
  • $3.79 a gallon, , 8135 Main St.
  • $3.79 a gallon, , 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. Trivia

Which prominent Dexter resident owned the Hudson Mill and helped organize Dexter Savings Bank in 1893? Know the answer? Leave us a comment.

Tuesday's trivia answer:

Which Dexter school launched a kitchen classroom and garden in 2010? Creekside Intermediate School.


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