Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
And remember, always included in this Monday-Wednesday-Friday feature is a video from someone wishing everyone "good morning" as part of a message to our community. Today's message comes from staff at the Barnes & Noble regarding story time for children.
1. The weather
Today will be sunny and hot with a high near 100, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 73 degrees.
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2. Gasoline prices
Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Thursday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- , 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.49
- , 1050 E Grand River: $3.49
- , 5756 Whitmore Lake Rd.: $3.56
3. Brighton Area Networking Group Meets
The Brighton Area Networking Group (BANG), a group of area job seekers and business leaders, will meet today at 8 a.m. at .
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4. Hickory BBQ & Grill
Come on out for lunch or dinner with Livingston County's Winner of the 2012 Taste of Livingston, we will be serving Pulled Pork, Brisket, Ribs, Turkey Legs And Beer Can Chicken, and for sides how about Creamy Mac n Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, Smokey Spicey Baked Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Grandmas Potato Salad and some great ice cold drinks! All served with our own Daleys BBQ sauce. Hope to see everyone! Today at 11 a.m. at 920 E Grand River Ave, Howell
5. Trivia
What year was Brighton's Old Town Hall, also known as the COBACH Center, listed on the Michigan Historic Site Register?
Wednesday's question: What is the theme of the Brighton District Library's children's summer reading program?Answer: Dream Big: Read!
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