5 Things You Should Know Today: Oct. 30

1. Northville weather

Rain is expected today, possibly mixed with snow. In the afternoon, it will all become rain with a high near 42 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, expect continued high winds with showers and a low around 37.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.45 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco station at Five Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

There are several classes offered through Northville Parks and Recreation at the Hillside location and the community center. Check out what's available in our events section. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1938, according to History.com, a radio broadcast reading of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds was aired. The piece generated a nationwide panic about the invasion of earth by aliens.

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.