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Listen to our podcast episode about Athene, the burrowing owl mascot

The fourth episode of Season 3 of our Groundhog Day podcast, Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It’s Not), is out now. This episode features an interview with Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s Janet Windisch about Athene, the borrowing owl mascot.[]

Phantastic Phil: “East End Phil”

“East End Phil” is Phantastic Phil #5, located at the East End Josh Smith Memorial Playground, in Punxsutawney.[]

The Public Domain Groundhog Day 2026 art contest

Details regarding Countdown to Groundhog Day’s Groundhog Day 2026 art contest have been revealed.[]

Listen to our podcast episode about Buckeye Chuck

Episode 3 of Season 3 of our Groundhog Day podcast, Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It’s Not), is available for download. This episode features a discussion with iHeartMedia’s Paul James about Ohio’s official groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, who has been providing Groundhog Day predictions since the 1970s.[]

Phantastic Phil: “Phil My Prescription, Please”

“Phil My Prescription, Please” is Phantastic Phil #22, located outside Gigliotti Chiropractic, the old location of Stewart’s Drug Store.[]

Listen to our interview with Edwin Everhart about the Groundog Day-themed album “On Groundhog Day”

Episode 2 of Season 3 of our Groundhog Day podcast, Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It’s Not) is now available. This episode features a discussion with Edwin Everhart about his Groundhog Day-themed album “On Groundhog Day.”[]

Phantastic Phil: “Oh The Places Phil Will Go”

“Oh The Places Phil Will Go” is Phantastic Phil #29, located near the entrance at Punxsutawney Area High School.[]

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