5 Things You Should Know Today: Sept. 17

1. Northville weather

Mostly sunny skies expected today with a high near 79, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening, expect rain and possibly a thunderstorm with a low around 55 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $4.03 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Meijer station at Eight 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 1862, according to History.com, Union and Confederat forces clashed at Antietam Creek in Maryland. It remains the bloodiest one-day battle in U.S. history.

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.