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In the News (Fri 25 Dec 09)

  
  Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
If you're searching for a specific type of business in Punxsutawney, please visit the Chamber page to search our member database.
For an application to take part in the 3rd Annual Mahoning Shadow Shuffle to be held October 13, click on the trail photo to the right.
If you can't find the information you're looking for or have a question, please e-mail us at info@punxsutawney.com or call the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-752-PHIL.
www.punxsutawney.com   (117 words)

  
  Punxsutawney Visiting
Punxsutawney is one of the most famous small towns in America thanks to a furry little guy named Punxsutawney Phil.
Phil is sent to Punxsutawney to cover Groundhog Day and finds himself the victim of a horrible fate - he is trapped in the town, unable to leave.
Punxsutawney Appreciation Days welcome autumn with a weekend of family-oriented events.
www.punxsutawney.com /visiting   (319 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring - Boston.com
A new pair of hands pulled Punxsutawney Phil from his stump this year, so it was only fitting that the groundhog offered a new prediction.
Punxsutawney Phill, the weather predicting groundhog, is held up by his handlers Ben Hughes, right, and John Griffith, left, in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2007.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. --A new pair of hands pulled Punxsutawney Phil from his stump this year, so it was only fitting that the groundhog offered a new prediction.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2007/02/02/punxsutawney_phil_predicts_early_spring/?p1=MEWell_Pos3   (433 words)

  
 Punxsutawney groundhog sees his shadow - Boston.com
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, but it was hard to find a complainer in the crowd on Gobbler's Knob, where the morning temperature was well above freezing and Thursday's high was expected to hit 48 degrees.
Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog, is held by his handler Bill Deeley on his den after the prediction of six more weeks of winter in Punxsutawney, Pa. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. --Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, but it was hard to find a complainer in the crowd on Gobbler's Knob, where the morning temperature was well above freezing and Thursday's high was expected to hit 48 degrees.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2006/02/02/punxsutawney_groundhog_sees_his_shadow   (488 words)

  
 Punxsutawney History
Punxsutawney continued to grow to about 100 inhabitants and in 1849 was incorporated as a borough.
All Punxsutawney residents bask in the glow of the honors and fame of Punxsutawney Phil.
The Punxsutawney Gobbler's Knob was recreated to scale and detail in Woodstock's town square based on notes and videotape the crew made on it's visit to Punxsutawney on Feb. 2nd.
users.penn.com /~mweimer/history.html   (9052 words)

  
 Our Town: Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney's special places help define their close-knit community...
A bronze statue of Phil guards the western entrance to Punxsutawney's Civic Center, which is also located close to Punxsutawney's Memorial Library and Groundhog Zoo — the true home of Punxsutawney Phil for 364 days a year.
Statues, artwork, and signs throughout the Punxsutawney borough and region proclaim Punxsutawney Phil as a unique focus of the town's cultural heritage and pride.
www.wpsu.org /ourtown/punxy/1.html   (379 words)

  
 Plantation Bed and Breakfast - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Punxsutawney Bed and Breakfast Inns.
Under new ownership and formerly well-known in the Punxsutawney area as the "Plantation Motel," this historical home is well-suited for guests.
A guest phone is provided in the hallway.In the morning, wander downstairs to a breakfast featuring some of the classic favorites such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homegrown blueberries in crumpets or pancakes, french toast, homemade granola, muffins or banana bread, fried tomatoes, fruit, juice, and Gevalia coffee.
We are located about one mile South of Punxsutawney, PA on Route 119; a short drive north of Indiana, PA. Please call if you have need of more complete directions.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /pennsylvania-punxsutawney-plantationbedandbreakfast.html   (335 words)

  
 Punxsutawney: Out of the Shadow - washingtonpost.com
Punxsutawney, Pa.: Stay at the Pantall Hotel, eat at Neko's and more inside info to enjoy Groundhog Day.
Punxsutawney is cute enough to spend the day just walking around, but you'll probably want to explore some of the natural wonders within an hour or so's drive.
But all this talk of Punxsutawney's many charms is, of course, ignoring the large groundhog in the room.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/31/AR2006013101318.html   (870 words)

  
 The Bed & Breakfast Inns of Punxsutawney, PA   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Punxsutawney is best known for Phil, a groundhog with a shadow and a sixth sense for predicting the weather.
A population of only 7,000, Punxsutawney swells up to 40,000 each Groundhog's Day - February 2nd - were visitors make the trek to Gobbler's Knob and wait for Phil to come out and predict an early spring or another 6 weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney was once a trading town for the Indians.
www.go-native.com /Pennsylvania/PA.Punxsutawney.shtml   (214 words)

  
 Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania PA, borough profile (Jefferson County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Punxsutawney was $14,802, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Punxsutawney, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $309.
The average commute time for Punxsutawney workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=14708   (537 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Dick, by Max Starsky - Democratic Underground
PUNXSUTAWNEY Pa.: Amid the tightest security seen for many years in this quiet Pennsylvanian town, the world's media and interested onlookers gathered to see the long-awaited appearance of the nations vice-resident, Punxsutawney Dick.
The sneer so commonly associated with Punxsutawney Dick was ever the more evident today, a suggestion that maybe he was far from pleased with being unceremoniously dragged from his hideaway.
Punxsutawney Dick tilted his head, dropped one side of his mouth lower than the other to form what was probably one of his most condescending sneers ever and said...
www.democraticunderground.com /articles/02/02/05_dick.html   (544 words)

  
 kdka.com - Punxsutawney Phil: Six More Weeks of Winter
Punxsutawney Phil, after a rap on an oak stump roused him from his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, was held up before the crowd and indicated that he had seen his shadow and more winter was in the offing.
Among the crowd was Renee Hess, whose husband, John, surprised her with her first visit to the chilly ceremony for her 40th birthday.
Punxsutawney Phil, the most watched animal prognosticator, isn't alone among marmot meteorologists.
kdka.com /local/local_story_033101023.html   (750 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Phil punches 'pork' label | ajc.com
Punxsutawney Phil, noted seasonal prognosticator, was awakened and hauled before the TV cameras in an attempt to rebut charges that $100,000 in federal funds for a weather museum in his hometown amounted to pork barrel spending.
By driving Punxsutawney Phil down from Pennsylvania and pulling him out of his cage for a news conference, supporters of the weather museum sought to show that their project was not a waste of taxpayer money.
It is not frivolous," said Marlene Lellock, a spokeswoman for the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce.
www.ajc.com /news/content/news/stories/1204/08phil.html   (556 words)

  
 Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; Home of the Groundhog
Folks who left Punxsutawney a few years ago and have not been back for 5 years or so, would be impressed by some of the changes that have taken place in the last few years.
The changes in the look of the town are dramatic, but the small town character of Punxsutawney doesn't seem to have changed much.
Distance from major cities: Punxsutawney is about 80 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA and 170 miles south of Buffalo, NY.
users.penn.com /~mweimer   (1625 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Spirit - IUP-Punxsutawney formally dedicates Learning Center
Cutting a ceremonial ribbon to dedicate the Learning Center Friday were (from left) David Osikowicz, IUP Council of Trustees; Mark Adams, representing state Sen. Joe Scarnati; Commissioner Paul Corbin; Peter Winkler, standing in for U.S. Rep. John Peterson; state Rep. Sam Smith; IUP President Dr. Tony Atwater; and IUP-Punxsutawney Dean Dr. Valarie Trimarchi.
PUNXSUTAWNEY - The former landmark of IUP-Punxsutawney is gone, but it has been replaced by a symbol of a bright future and the university's commitment to Punxsutawney.
The Learning Center replaces Old Main - which was razed for parking - and houses all of the academic programs, as well as computer and science labs, classrooms and a library; offices; and the physical plant and maintenance offices and functions.
www.punxsutawneyspirit.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98   (577 words)

  
 Punxsutawney   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Punxsutawney is indeed a tiny hamlet in Western Pennsylvania.
Punxsutawney was founded by some people who are now dead.
We were the major stop-off point between [one big city compared to Punxsutawney] and [another big city compared to Punxsutawney]." Then things took a turn for the worse, and the trains stopped coming so much.
www.adum.com /hog/punx.html   (498 words)

  
 CHUCK BACKS CHUCK: SCHUMER SHOWS SI ZOO'S GROUNDHOG BEATS "WORLD FAMOUS" PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL 6 OUT OF EVERY 10 ...
Year after year, a groundhog named Phil comes out of his hole in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – about 80 miles from Pittsburgh – and, in the spotlight glare of the national media, predicts whether or not there will be another six weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy ratings vary from source to source, but experts agree he gets it right about 3 of every 10 years.
While Schumer admitted that his letter to Punxsutawney Mayor James Wehrle was meant as a light-hearted jibe, Groundhog Day is big business for the town with the nation's lead groundhog.
schumer.senate.gov /SchumerWebsite/pressroom/press_releases/PR02486.html   (606 words)

  
 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Punxsutawney   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Everyone is excited to share the new facilities with the students that will begin their college experience on August 28, 2006.
The Punxsutawney Campus is geared to the "First Year Experience." When students start classes at the Punxsutawney Campus, they experience the start of a very important relationship.
While at Punxsutawney the student will be assigned a faculty advisor that will help with with course selection and to give insight on how to build a successful college experience.
www.iup.edu /punxsutawney   (268 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Phil: More winter - U.S. Life - MSNBC.com
PITTSBURGH - Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, but it was hard to find a complainer in the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob, where the morning temperature was well above freezing and the Groundhog Day high was expected to hit 48 degrees.
Among the out-of-town visitors in Punxsutawney was Susan Leal, who traveled from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The trip was a gift from her husband, John, for her 40th birthday.
According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Phil has seen his shadow 95 times, hasn’t seen it 14 times and there are no records for nine years.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/11140813   (652 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Area Hospital
In a medical world that is constantly changing, the employees and affiliated physicians at Punxsutawney Area Hospital strive to meet the challenges that medicine provides.
From business professionals and physicians, to nurses and support staff, the hospital is a family that works together to deliver the best in patient care.
In fact Punxsutawney Area Hospital was recently identified as a top 100 hospital in the country, number one hospital in Pennsylvania for patient satisfaction, and our nurses are ranked in the top 1% in the United States.
www.pah.org /employment   (141 words)

  
 Punxsutawney - Tag Story Index - USATODAY.com
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, but it was hard to find a complainer in the crowd at Gobbler's Knob, where the morning temperature was well above freezing and the Groundhog Day high was expected to hit 48 degrees.
When throngs of people descend upon Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Thursday, businesses and other groups will try to ride the coattails of the cute and cuddly Punxsutawney Phil to gain publicity.
Researchers are investigating whether it's possible to put living organs or whole patients into a state similar to that seen in mammals during hibernation.
www.usatoday.com /community/tags/topic.aspx?req=tag&tag=Punxsutawney   (412 words)

  
 CNN.com - Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts long winter - Feb. 2, 2004
Cold front: Officials announce Monday that Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and predict six more weeks of winter.
The famous groundhog is reported to have seen his shadow 94 times since the tradition began in Punxsutawney.
Punxsutawney Phil is perhaps the most watched on Groundhog Day, but he certainly isn't alone among marmot meteorologists.
www.cnn.com /2004/US/Northeast/02/02/groundhog.day.ap/index.html   (448 words)

  
 Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania - Health Care Traveler
The town of Punxsutawney, touted as the “weather capital of the world,” welcomes visitors with a festival of activities including meals, craft fairs, and guided tours.
Punxsutawney attracts visitors who appreciate the charm and friendliness of a small town.
Quaint lodges in Punxsutawney include the Smuggler’s Inn in the heart of the historic district and Pantall Hotel and Conference Center—a restored 1888 hotel with ironed sheets in every room.
www.healthcaretraveler.com /healthcaretraveler/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=399614&ref=25   (386 words)

  
 Groundhog Day   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Punxsutawney Phil is the world's smallest and furriest weather forecaster and February 2 is his day.
The ceremony in Punxsutawney was held in secret until 1966, and only Phil's prediction was revealed to the public.
The groundhog comes out of his electrically heated burrow, looks for his shadow and utters his prediction to a Groundhog Club representative in "groundhogese." The representative then translates the prediction for the general public.
www.gojp.com /groundhog   (236 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Commercial Real Estate and Punxsutawney Commercial Property   (Site not responding. Last check: )
To view all the Punxsutawney commercial properties for sale and for lease and to access hundreds of thousands of other commercial properties for sale and for lease in Punxsutawney and throughout the U.S. and Canada, become a LoopNet member today.
You’ll find a mix of Punxsutawney commercial properties such as Punxsutawney buildings for sale or lease, Punxsutawney facilities for sale or lease, Punxsutawney space for rent or lease, Punxsutawney industrial space for lease, Punxsutawney warehouse space for lease, Punxsutawney distribution space for lease, and Punxsutawney manufacturing space for lease.
LoopNet is the leading Punxsutawney commercial Real Estate network, connecting Pennsylvania commercial real estate property owners and brokers to tenants, brokers and investors.
www.loopnet.com /Pennsylvania/Punxsutawney   (355 words)

  
 Punxsutawney Phil Biography (Holiday Figure/Prognosticator) — FactMonster.com
Punxsutawney Phil and His Weather Wisdom by Julia Spencer Mourtran
Punxsutawney Phil and His Weather Wisdom by Julia Spencer Moutran
Punxsutawney Phil: The Tale of a Groundhog: A Musical about Having Confidence to Get the Job Done with Book(s) and Other and CD (Audio)
www.factmonster.com /biography/var/punxsutawneyphil.html   (345 words)

  
 NCDC: Climate-Watch, Groundhog Day Special Report
A groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, burrowed inside his heated simulated tree trunk, is about to thrust or be pulled into the limelight once again.
In 1887, he was inspired by a group of local hunters and gourmets who held a groundhog hunt followed by a picnic barbecue of, well, you know.
As he embellished the story year after year, other newspapers picked it up and soon everyone looked to Punxsutawney Phil for the critical prediction of when spring would return to the nation.
lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov /oa/climate/extremes/2002/groundhog/groundhog.html   (926 words)

  
 cbs5.com - Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Since 1886, Phil has seen his shadow 96 times, hasn't seen it 14 times and there are no records for nine years, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
Longtime handler Bill Deeley retired after more than a dozen years and was replaced Friday by Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle members John Griffiths and Ben Hughes.
Each Feb. 2, thousands of people descend on Punxsutawney, a town of about 6,100 people about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, to celebrate what had essentially been a German superstition.
cbs5.com /watercooler/local_story_033140334.html   (455 words)

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