5 Things You Should Know Today: Oct. 14

1. Northville weather

There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms until 1 p.m. with a high temperature near 71, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, showers remain possible, mainly before 8 p.m. The low around is expected to dip to 46 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.67 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco station at Five Mile and Haggerty roads and the Mobil station at Seven Mile and Northville roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

In the mood for some good live music? Check out live jazz at The Next Chapter Bookstore and Bistro on Main Street by  professional guitarist Ron Hark. The fun starts at 11 a.m. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1947, according to History.com, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, meaning he flew faster than the speed of sound. The project was so kept secret that the achievement was not revealed until the following year.

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.