5 Things You Should Know Today: April 28

1. Northville weather 

There's a chance of rain before 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Rain is likely in the afternoon with mixed snow possible. Mostly cloudy skies are also likely with a high near 43 degrees. In the evening, there's a chance of rain before 9 p.m. with partly cloudy skies and a low around 30 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.82 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Mobil station at Six Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

Bonnie Virag, local author of the book The Stovepipe, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Stovepipe is a memoir that chronicles her youth growing up in foster homes with her sisters, highlighting the values of family, togetherness and survival.

4. This day in history

On this day in 1945, according to history.com, deposed former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini were executed by Italian partisans while trying to flee to Switzerland.

5. Post your events to our site

Is your church organizing a food drive? Having a garage sale? Is your organization putting on an event somewhere in Northville? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site at northville.patch.com/events/new.