5 Things to Know Today: September 7, 2012

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect a chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Friday night there will be rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Thursday night was $3.95 per gallon at the Meijer gas station. In Highland, the Citgo gas station on Milford Road had the lowest gas price, $3.89.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812. Wilson (1766-1854) stamped the barrels with "U.S." for United States, but soldiers began referring to the grub as "Uncle Sam's." The local newspaper picked up on the story and Uncle Sam eventually gained widespread acceptance as the nickname for the U.S. federal government.

4. In the news

Both the Fisk Farm Festival and Highland Hey Days are this weekend. Which will you attend?

5. Add Your Events to Patch

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