Five Things to Know Today: June 9

Here are five things you need to know to start your day.

1. We realize we have been reporting showers and thunderstorms since Monday and there hasn't been a single drop of rain, but this time we really mean it. The National Weather Service reported there is a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms today. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 80 degrees. Winds will be between 8 and 11 mph.
2. In recognition of Trenton's rich hockey traditions, we bring you the Hockey Term of the Day: blue lines, two blue, 12-inch wide lines running parallel across the ice, each 60 feet from the goal; they divide the rink into three zones called the attacking, defending and neutral (or center) zones; defending blue line is the line closer to a player’s own net; attacking blue line is the one farther from his net; used in determining offsides. Terms brought to you by www.firstbasesports.com.
3. There will be kayak rentals at this year. Kayaks will be available for rent June 11. More information on renting a kayak can be found by contacting Riverside Kayak Connection 734-285-2925.
4. A citizen discovered and reported in the Detroit River yesterday near Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Patch will have more information on the story as it becomes available.
5. Graduating seniors at have their graduation rehearsal today at 2:45 p.m. Don't be nervous seniors. The hard part is over. Graduating is the easy part.