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Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring

Joe Hyer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:43:47 +0000

Spring will arrive early this year, according to America's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.

Imagination Rules in Golf Course Designs of Hamilton Mini-Golf Event

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:50:33 +0000

The laughs are plentiful and so are the "bribes" to the judges in the 12th Annual Hamilton Soroptimist Winter mini-golf tournament.

Held on Groundhog's Day (or the nearest Saturday to it in many years), the event Saturday, February 2, transforms portions of downtown Hamilton businesses into golf greens for the 5-member teams that putt their way through 18 holes

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This Groundhog Day, Celebrate 'Bill Murray Appreciation Day'

Mike Moody — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:23:45 +0000

Sometimes it seems like the whole world has got Bill Murray’s back.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Groundhog Day

Danny Groner — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:03 +0000

Groundhog Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but the legend of the groundhog’s prognosticating prowess was first established a year later. A group of devoted followers went to Gobbler’s Knob to spread word that the little rodent had special powers to determine the length of the winter.

If the furry mascot emerges from its cave only to scamper back in without spotting its shadow, we should rejoice: Winter would be ending soon. However, if the sun that morning allows the groundhog to see its shadow the winter weather will go on for an additional six weeks.

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