Tag: Groundhog Day
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Milltown Mel optimistic despite snowstorm, predicts an early spring
MILLTOWN – Despite the recent snowstorm that walloped the Tri-State Area, Milltown Mel, the toothy teller of the weather, showed optimism in his prediction. “As I lay here in my bed and snore, I sneak a peek outside the door,” Mel said in a social media post on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2. “If the lack…
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring in front of record crowd
MILLTOWN – A welcome crowd on Super Bowl Sunday came out bright and early to see what Milltown Mel – the toothy teller of the weather – had to predict. Whether rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, the crowd was rooting for Mel to predict an early spring. And…
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring
MILLTOWN — Milltown Mel — the toothy teller of the weather — climbed out of his warm bed of hay to predict an early spring. The furry creature’s prediction on Feb. 2 brought cheers from the crowd, who gathered on the chilly morning during the Milltown’s annual Groundhog Day celebration. The popular prediction was announced…
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Groundhog Day repeats on Feb. 2 in Milltown
The Borough of Milltown will hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The Milltown Groundhog Wrangler featuring Milltown Mel will be the host to the festivities. Mel will make his prediction at daybreak, around 7:20 a.m. The public is invited…
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Milltown Mel predicted an early spring this morning despite light snow flurries falling during Milltown’s annual celebration of Groundhog Day. Dressed in black coats and black top hats, the Milltown Wranglers — including Councilman Jerry Guthlein, who is Mel’s handler; Mayor Eric Steeber; and Councilman Ron Dixon —…
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Groundhog Day repeats on Feb. 2
The Borough of Milltown will hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The Milltown Groundhog Wrangler featuring Milltown Mel will be the host to the festivities. Mel will make his prediction at daybreak, around 7:20 a.m. The public is invited…