Good Morning Grosse Pointe: Aug. 31

Five quick pieces of information to get your day started in Grosse Pointe: 

1. The sunny, clear conditions could come to a close today as there is a 30 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. It'll be mostly cloudy with a high of 79. The possibility of rain returns tonight with a low of 66. 

2. The filed by John Hauler, of Grosse Pointe Woods, against Rep. Tim Bledsoe. They found the language used on the petition was unclear. Minutes after the denial, Hauler filed two more recall petitions against Bledsoe with different language. 

3. The , intends to make this year all about the students. He has a variety of goals for his first year and can't wait to attend many of South's after-school activities.

4. Grosse Pointe's current state senator, with a focus on people not politics. The 13th District is open after Rep. Hansen Clarke announced his decision to run for the 14th District following the approval of redrawn maps.

5. Donate blood. The American Red Cross is asking for donations after having to cancel more than 60 drives due to Hurricane Irene. The organization supplies blood to individuals who need it around the country and is already down by about 2,100 units as a result of the cancellations. Here is .