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PHIL’S MESSAGE TO THE MASSES: POLAR NO-MORE-TEX ... EARLY SPRING!

Published Saturday, February 2, 2019

Preparations for Groundhog Day 2019 began back on Feb. 3, 2018 — right after Punxsutawney Phil issued his forecast of six more weeks of winter for that year.

Phil's message to the masses: Early Spring!

Published Saturday, February 2, 2019

Punxsutawney Phil had made his official prediction, and it's good news for those who have had enough of winter lately: An Early Spring!

McCoy and Rougeux named Man and Woman of the Year

Published Friday, February 1, 2019

Pictured here are the 2018 Woman and the Man of the Year, Pat Rougeux (left) and Rob McCoy, as announced at the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s annual banquet on Friday.

Clear the way! It's Groundhog Day Eve!

Published Friday, February 1, 2019

In case you have been out of town or something along those lines, it's Groundhog Day — and this could be a historic day for our own Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers.

After long jury deliberation, Tetro found guilty on some counts, not guilty on others

Published Wednesday, January 30, 2019

BROOKVILLE — Glenn Tetro, a Summerville man facing charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a child over a period of several years in the 1990s, received a mixed verdict at the conclusion of his trial on Wednesday, but was found guilty on several counts including rape of a person less than

Mulberry crowns Groundhog Day royalty

Published Tuesday, January 29, 2019

One of the preliminary events that gets everyone ready for Groundhog Day is the crowning of the Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Groundhog King and Queen. This year’s recipients of the honor were King Sam Currin and Queen Nancy Cole.

Cardamone stepping into executive director role with chamber

Published Tuesday, January 29, 2019

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday that they have hired someone who many in the area are familiar with — Bob Cardamone — as the chamber’s new executive director. Cardamone had been the president of the chamber until recently.

Inner Circle finds Little Mr., Miss Groundhog 2019

Published Sunday, January 27, 2019

On Saturday, the Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog were crowned at the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. Each of the winners, chosen from a total of 24 contestants, received a $50 Walmart gift card and a gift bag from the Weather Discovery Center.

Weather Channel’s Carfagno to join colleagues in hall of fame

Published Friday, January 25, 2019

Every year since 2011, meteorologist Jen Carfagno has covered Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney for The Weather Channel and has been on hand for the inductions of two of her colleagues into the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center’s Meteorologist Hall of Fame.

Maddox Hyde, young man who inspired many, passes away

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019

Maddox Hyde, a local young man whose smile — even in the midst of difficult circumstances — inspired many passed away at the age of 14 on Wednesday at his Reynoldsville home, surrounded by his loving family.