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Simple Acts of Kindness Bring Hearts and Business Together

Hearts of Inspiration, a gift boutique and more, in downtown Northville also teaches etiquette classes from toddlers to teens.

When Tracey Wormsbacher decided to open up a retail shop in downtown Northville, she envisioned more than just a retail store. It took a while for her to come up with what she wanted to offer. Then she determined she didn’t want to just sell, she wanted to inspire. “It took a long time,” Wormsbacher said. “I wanted to be back in retail again because I missed the customer service aspect in talking with people. Her husband suggested she try something different than retail. “So I said 'what if I found something to go with the retail that would fit with it?'” Wormsbacher said. This was all happening at a time when she was observing a lack of etiquette in her child’s school. She recognized a need for educating children on proper ways to carry …

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5 Things to Know Today: July 16

From events to gas prices to the weather, we've gathered a list of Northville's important facts.

1. Northville weather: Partly sunny skies are expected with a high near 87 according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a low around 68 degrees. 2. The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area—as of late Friday night, according GasBuddy.com—is $3.75 per gallon at the Mobil station at Six Mile and Haggerty roads and the Meijer at Eight Mile and Haggerty roads. 3. Are you an Elvis fan? Check out the Elivis Tribute at 7 p.m. today hosted by Andiamo, 42705 Grand River Ave., in Novi. Blue Suede Shoes: The Heart and Sole of the King, features Max Pellicano bringing the spirit of Elvis to life If you miss it, it plays again at 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets alone cost $25 each, or buy a dinner/show …

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