5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 6, 2012

Trivia: After he fired a puck at an empty net against the Hartford Whalers in the 1995-96 season, Plymouth resident and former Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood outscored one of his teammates by season's end. Which former Wings player holds the dubious honor of being outscored (in goals) by the team's goalie that year?

The answer to yesterday's trivia: Kirk Jones from Canton, in 2003, was known as the first person to survive a plunge in Niagara Falls without any safety devices.

5. What is the best golf course in Plymouth-Canton?

Where is the best golf course in Plymouth and Canton?

Nominate your favorite golf course on Plymouth-Canton Patch.

Patch relaunched its Readers' Choice contests under a new format. This process will be more democratic, allowing you, the reader, to nominate your favorite spots in 25 different categories. You can check out all 25 categories here. Categories include best coffee, pizza, burger, bar or restaurant atmosphere and more.

4. Local gas prices remain low

Fourth of July week travelers are getting a break this year with gas prices taking a dip before the holiday.

Here are some current prices for a gallon of regular gas at a few nearby stations, according to the Plymouth-Canton Patch Commute page:

• , 400 W. Ann Arbor Road: $3.46
• Way Station, 950 S. Main St., $3.47
• Michigan Fuels Mobil, 1545 Ann Arbor Road, $3.47

3. Steve King and the Dittilies play Kellogg Park tonight

If you missed them at , check out Steve King and the Dittilies at 7 p.m.tonight at for .

2. Today: 'The Lucky One' comes to Penn Theatre

The romantic wartime drama The Lucky One is coming to the today. Screenings are at 7 and 9 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. All tickets are $3. The film is PG-13 and runs 101 minutes.

1. Penny Wells plays Canton jazz series tonight

will perform at on Ford Road in Canton as part of the community's , which takes place in various shopping centers in the color blocks along Canton's Ford Road. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to sit back and enjoy.