Trivia: Who did George Starkweather marry in 1861? Yesterday's trivia answer: Mike Barwis. 5. Celebrate gold medalist Allison Schmitt's homecoming next week in Canton Olympic swimming standout Allison Schmitt of Canton returns home from London to take part in a local homecoming 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Heritage Park Amphitheater in Canton. Schmitt, a 2008 Canton High School graduate, earned three gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal this year at the Olympic Games in London.  4. Check our latest gas prices on Patch Check the latest low gas prices in Plymouth and Canton, as well as …

Trivia: Which notable Plymouth athletic trainer trained former Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge before the 2012 season? Yesterday's trivia answer: Brenton Zuzo kicked the game-winner for Plymouth vs. Canton in 2011's PHS homecoming game. 5. Celebrate gold medalist Allison Schmitt's homecoming next week in Canton Olympic swimming standout Allison Schmitt of Canton will return home from London next week and will take part in a local homecoming 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Heritage Park Amphitheater in Canton. Schmitt, a 2008 Canton High School graduate, earned three gold medals, one silver medal and one …

Trivia: In prep football, who kicked the game-winner to complete Plymouth's comeback homecoming victory over Canton in 2011? Yesterday's trivia answer: The Kelly Miller Circus is coming to Central Middle School in Plymouth next week. 5. Celebrate gold medalist Allison Schmitt's homecoming next week in Canton Olympic swimming standout Allison Schmitt of Canton will return home from London next week and will take part in a local homecoming Aug. 14 at the Heritage Park Amphitheater in Canton. Schmitt, a 2008 Canton High School graduate, earned three gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze …

Trivia: Which big-top event is coming to Plymouth next week? Yesterday's trivia answer: Photo trivia: Plymouth City Commission at Lions Park; Regular trivia: Greg Demopoulos was appointed to replace Trustee Todd Caccamo, who resigned last year. 5. Celebrate gold medalist Allison Schmitt's homecoming next week in Canton Olympic swimming standout Allison Schmitt of Canton will return home from London next week and will take part in a local homecoming Aug. 14 at the Heritage Park Amphitheater in Canton. Schmitt, a 2008 Canton High School graduate, earned three gold medals, one silver medal and …

Trivia: a.) Where was this photo taken? b.) Who preceded Canton Township Trustee Greg Demopoulos prior to his appointment to the Canton Board of Trustees? (Oops! We forgot to include a trivia question on Tuesday's "5 Things," so we're offering two today!) Monday's trivia answer: TwentyForSeven covered Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl." 5. Celebrate gold medalist Allison Schmitt's homecoming next week in Canton Olympic swimming standout Allison Schmitt of Canton will return home from London next week and will take part in a local homecoming Aug. 14 at the Heritage Park Amphitheater in Canton. …

Trivia: On the E! network's reality series "Opening Act," which hit song did Canton band TwentyForSeven cover during its performance with Gym Class Heroes? Yesterday's trivia answer: TwentyForSeven covered Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl." 5. Readers' Choice 2012: Vote for your favorite Plymouth-Canton businesses Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in our 22 Readers' Choice categories, which range from best coffee shop to best park. Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice…

Trivia: On the E! network's reality series "Opening Act," which hit song did Canton band TwentyForSeven cover during its performance with Gym Class Heroes? Yesterday's trivia answer: The previous world record for the women's 4x100 medley relay was 3:52.19 set by China in 2009. 5. Plymouth Township candidate has town hall tonight Janai Stepp, candidate for Plymouth Township Trustee, is having a town hall meeting today from 7-9 p.m. at Sweet Afton Tea Room, 450 Forest Ave. in Plymouth. 4. Plymouth City Commission meets tonight at Rotary Park The Plymouth City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. …

Trivia: The women's 4x100 relay team, which includes Canton's Allison Schmitt, earned gold Saturday, setting a world record in doing so. What was the previous record? Yesterday's trivia answer: Club Wolverine 5. Don't forget to vote Tuesday Republican and Democratic primary elections are set for Tuesday in local and state races. Local races are afoot in Plymouth Township and Canton Township to whittle down the candidate fields ahead of the Nov. 6 election. 4. Canton Farmers Market is today The Canton Farmers Market will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton…

Trivia: Which Olympic-level coach has most recently worked with Canton's Allison Schmitt? (hint: he also works with the most decorated Olympian of all-time) Yesterday's trivia answer: The women's world record for the 4x200m freestyle relay is 7:42.08 held by China and set in 2009. - as answered correctly by Patch reader Tom Dusbiber 5. Today: Tiny Tot Olympics at Heritage Park Join Canton Leisure Services near the Heritage Park Amphitheater at 10 a.m. today for this gold medal event! Children ages 2-6 can participate in Olympic-inspired events that are just the right size for them! Each …

Trivia: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt from Canton picked up the second of her two gold medals Wednesday in London when her relay team swam to an Olympic-record finish. What is the World Record for the 4x200 freestyle relay? Yesterday's trivia answer: Allison Schmitt's younger sisters, Kari and Sara Schmitt, play hockey at Ohio State University. - as answered correctly by Patch reader Tom Dusbiber 5. Trilogy wraps up Canton's Heritage Park concert season If you were looking to bring a lawn chair to Canton's Heritage Park this summer for an outdoor concert, tonight is your last…

Trivia: Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt has some younger siblings, including two that compete at the collegiate level in the same sport. What school do they attend and what sport do they play? Yesterday's trivia answer: "The United States has hosted the Olympics 8 times (4 for the summer games and 4 for the winter games). Summer games: St. Louis (1904), Los Angeles (1932, 1984) and Atlanta (1996) Winter games: Lake Placid (1932, 1980), Squaw Valley (1960) and Salt Lake City (2002)." - as answered correctly by Patch reader Kristofer Dusbiber 5. Primary elections are Nov. 7 The primary …

Trivia: How many Olympic Games has the United States hosted? Bonus points if you can name them all. Yesterday's trivia answer: "Allison Schmitt’s effort eclipsed the American record of 4:02.20 set by Katie Hoff in 2008." - as answered correctly by Patch reader Tom Dusbiber 5. Primary elections are in one week The primary election for many local races is next week in Plymouth and Canton. Have someone in mind? Tell us who you're supporting in a blog or letter to the editor. Speaking of elections, Patch is looking for local party delegates headed to the GOP and Democratic conventions for a …

Trivia: Allison Schmitt set a new U.S. record Sunday for fastest time for an American in the 400-meter freestyle (individual) in winning silver. Who held the previous record? Yesterday's trivia answer: "Allison Schmitt is a University of Georgia student majoring in psychology." - as answered correctly by Patch reader Tom Dusbiber 5. Schmitty Watch: Keep tabs on Allison Schmitt's Olympic journey in London In addition to checking up on Plymouth-Canton Patch regularly for updates, you also can keep tabs on Allison Schmitt's Olympic events and results on NBC Sports' Olympic profile for Schmitt. …

Trivia: Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park opened its first Michigan location in Canton this month. Where was its first such park in the U.S.? Yesterday's trivia answer: The total length of the I-275 Metro Trail is 44 miles. 5. Bumpers, Bikes and Bands is this weekend Looking for some relaxed fun admidst the Concours d'Elegance festivities this weekend? Bumpers, Bikes and Bands arrives 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in Plymouth's historic Old Village. The event is free and open to the public and features classic cars, bikes and live music.  4. Ann Arbor Trail overpass over I-275 reopens Tired of taking…

Trivia: What is the total length of the I-275 Metro Trail? Yesterday's trivia answer: "Concours d'LeMons" (a play on "competition of lemons"). It was first held in August, 2009 in Monterey, California, not far from Pebble Beach and features oddball, mundane and truly awful automobiles. Congratulations to Tom Dusbiber for answering correctly. 5. Bumpers, Bikes and Bands is this weekend Looking for some relaxed fun admidst the Concours d'Elegance festivities this weekend? Bumpers, Bikes and Bands arrives 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in Plymouth's historic Old Village. The event is free and open to …

Trivia: Which parody event held primarily in Pebble Beach offers a variation of Concours d'Elegance name, but instead highlights horrible vehicles? Yesterday's trivia answer: Plymouth-Canton, Wayne-Westland and Van Buren Public Schools all touch Canton Township. 5. Bumpers, Bikes and Bands is this weekend Looking for some relaxed fun admidst the Concours d'Elegance festivities this weekend? Bumpers, Bikes and Bands arrives 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in Plymouth's historic Old Village. The event is free and open to the public and features classic cars, bikes and live music.  4. Check local …

Trivia: How many public school districts reach the township limits of Canton? Bonus points if you can name them. Yesterday's trivia answer: Yakazi North America is the second-largest employer in Canton, according to 2010 statistics. 5. 'Dark Shadows' concludes at Penn Theatre The big-screen version of the classic gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, starring Johnny Depp, wraps up tonight at the historic Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth. Screenings are at 4:30 and 7 p.m. for the PG-13 film. 4. Check local traffic and gas on Patch Planning a commute? Check out construction zones and detours — and …

Trivia: What is the second-largest employer in Canton, according to 2010 statistics? Yesterday's trivia answer: The Plymouth Gathering was called the Woodsboro Gathering during filming of 'Scream 4' in downtown Plymouth in 2010. 5. 'Dark Shadows' continues at Penn Theatre The big-screen version of the classic gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, starring Johnny Depp, continues tonight at the historic Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth. Screenings are at 7 and 9:15 p.m. for the PG-13 film. 4. Today: Plymouth Farmers Market Grab some fresh produce Saturday at the Plymouth Farmers Market at the …

Trivia: Plymouth car buff and philanthropist Margaret Dunning escaped which type of major crime unscathed in the 1930s? Yesterday's trivia answer: The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth offers 27 holes of golf. 5. Persuasion performs at Heritage Park tonight Music group Persuasion, playing Top 40 and Motown, performs at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Heritage Park in Canton. The concert is free and open to the public.  4. Classic vehicles motor into Canton today A summer tradition roars into Canton today, featuring some glitzy bling and bumpers. The Power and Platinum Car Show, hosted by the Showroom of …

Trivia: How many holes of golf are offered at the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth? Yesterday's trivia answer: Compuware Arena hosted the Detroit Rockers and Detroit Ignition soccer teams. 5. Be sure to follow Plymouth-Canton Patch on Facebook, Twitter When Plymouth-Canton Patch merged in June, we also consolidated our social media sites. Our Facebook address is now facebook.com/PlymouthCantonPatch and our Twitter is twitter.com/PlymouthPatch. If you already were following Plymouth Patch on both sites, you needn't do anything else to continue getting our updates, but if you only followed Canton …