5 Things You Should Know Today: Aug. 6

From events to gas prices to the weather, we've got info important to Northville today.

Posted Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 3:12 am ET

Northville weather: There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, according to the National Weather Service. Partly sunny skies are also likely with a high temperature near 86 degrees. Mostly cloudy in the evening with a low temperature around 68 degrees, according to the NWS.
The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – as of early Saturday morning, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.89 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco at Five Mile and Haggerty, the Meijer at Eight Mile and Haggerty and the Mobil station at Six Mile and Haggerty.
Electronics recycling: Electronics will be accepted from Wayne County residents and small businesses. Acceptable items include TVs, computers, printers, fax machines, cell phones, stereos, cables, game consoles, laptops and monitors. is sponsored by the Wayne County Dept. of Public Services, the and Vintage Tech Recyclers. Items can be left at the city yards at 650 Doheny Dr.
The Northville Historical Society will be holding its membership picnic today at noon at . is free.
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