Archive - 2012
GREENSBURG â Warm clothes and protection against the elements are necessary for attending Groundhog Day, but with former Rusted Root drummer Jim Donovan attending this year, guests may also want to bring a drum.
âWeâre going to have a big-good time,â said Donovan, who will appear at Gobblerâs Knob early Thursday morning and with his band, Sun King Warriors, from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight in the Celebration Tent in Barclay Square. The bandâs performance is sponsored by S&T Bank.
PUNXSUTAWNEY â
This yearâs observation of Groundhog Day will be marked for several reasons: Gov. Tom Corbettâs visit to the Weather Capital of the World; good weather, which could draw more guests today and tomorrow; and the fact that the annual celebration falls closer to the weekend.
TODAY
⢠Ongoing events â Worldwide Adventures of Phil, Phind Phil, Cookie Decorating, Philâs Friends in Barclay Square.
⢠9 a.m. to midnight â Punxsutawney Philâs Souvenir Shop, 102 W. Mahoning St. Everything groundhog and Punxsutawney Phil! Official souvenirs sold here.
⢠10 a.m. to 7 p.m. â 2012 Groundhog Day Art Show. Punxsutawney Art Association Inc., 401 W. Mahoning St.; Punxsutawney Historical Societyâs Lattimer House.
⢠10 a.m. to 6 p.m. â Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, 201 N. Findley St.
⢠10 a.m. to 9 p.m. â Gilsonâs Stained Glass & More, 101 W. Mahoning St.
PUNXSUTAWNEY â The last time the Lady Chucks basketball team faced Brookville Dec. 15, 2011, the Lady Raiders were just too much for Punxsy's young squad to handle.
The rematch took place Tuesday night in Punxsutawney, and a more confident, experienced Lady Chucks team that has shown much improvement since that first meeting struggled to find it's rhythm early and couldn't overcome the deficit put up by Brookville's steady offense, as the Lady Raiders cruised to a 51-38 victory.
PUNXSUTAWNEY â The Punxsy grapplers faced even match-ups Tuesday night against Hollidaysburg, and the Chucks edged just one more victory on the mat than the Tigers and earned themselves a 43-28 win.
The Tigers are running a small squad this year, and they knew going into Tuesday night's match-up they'd be giving up four forfeits. But the Chucks were having numbers issues themselves and returned the favor with three. Only seven matches took place on the mat.
WINGATE â The Punxsy Chucks basketball team traveled to Bald Eagle High School Tuesday night for an out-of-league contest and picked up a 72-63 road win to improve their record to 12-4 this season.
Punxsy head coach Dirk Neal was pleased with his team's performance, as he said the entire team contributed to the win.
"It was just a great win," he said. "We controlled the boards, and the big guys took over. We have players just coming in off the bench and giving their all when they're in there. Individual guys had big games, and all the pieces of the puzzle are really falling together."
January 30th
PUNXSUTAWNEY â This past weekend, Punxsutawney Area High School played host to more than 550 total wrestlers for a pair of youth tournaments: The Groundhog Classic, open to wrestlers ages eight to 15 of all experience levels, and the Groundhog Novice Tournament, limited to wrestlers between six and 12 years of age who are in their first two years of wrestling.
Wrestlers came from all over the state to participate, and the event was a success, with the parking lot at PAHS so packed that it was difficult to find a parking space: A good problem to have at such an event.
Mulberry Square announced its 2012 Groundhog King and Queen Tuesday: Macklin Snyder (seated, left) was crowned the king, and Rose Goyette was crowned the queen. They were also heralded by âPhilâs Dancers,â the Inner Circle, and Mulberry administration. They are (back, from left): âSnowburstâ Sierra Milton; âTropicalâ Tori Martin; âMistyâ Marisa Stockdale; âSolarâ Samantha Winebark; Ron Ploucha holding Punxsy Phil; Mulberry Administrator Karen Brown; Jason âBig Chillâ Grusky; âKatastropheâ Keaton Mohney; âSunshineâ Shaina Reddinger; âCelsiusâ Calena Spearing; and âEvaporationâ Emily Smith.
TODAY
⢠3 to 8 p.m. â The 18th Annual Groundhog Day Souvenir Sale. Pantall Hotel, 135 E. Mahoning St. Everything groundhog made by 20 local artists.
WEDNESDAY
⢠Ongoing events â Worldwide Adventures of Phil, Phind Phil, Cookie Decorating, Philâs Friends in Barclay Square.
⢠9 a.m. to midnight â Punxsutawney Philâs Souvenir Shop, 102 W. Mahoning St. Everything groundhog and Punxsutawney Phil! Official souvenirs sold here.
⢠10 a.m. to 7 p.m. â 2012 Groundhog Day Art Show. Punxsutawney Art Association Inc., 401 W. Mahoning St.; Punxsutawney Historical Societyâs Lattimer House.
PUNXSUTAWNEY â Monday, State Rep. Sam Smith (R-66) announced he will run for re-election to Pennsylvaniaâs House of Representatives this year.
âIt is a privilege to serve the hardworking men, women and families of the 66th Legislative district in the state legislature,â Smith said.
