Tag: Storms

  • Groundhog Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, This week, I am going to get a little more lighthearted and talk about Groundhog Days in the Ville and the storms that often accompanied them. As you know, February 2nd is when we celebrate this event, an observance of how long Winter may continue. Groundhogs in the area, similar to the well-known Punxsutawney Phil…

  • Mardi Gras

    NORTHVILLIANS, This year’s Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday was truly a wild and exciting one with 60-degree days that transitioned to the worst ice storm we’ve seen in the area in 50 years (over 700,000 without power). Hundreds of trees were encased by the ice with branches breaking off throughout town. It was stated by DTE that…

  • Groundhog Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, As you all know, February 2nd is Groundhog Day. It’s an observance but not a public holiday in the United States. Groundhogs in the area, including Woody at the Howell Nature Center, have historically been monitored during a ceremonial event that informs us if we’ll have an early end to winter.  The well-known Punxsutawney Phil in…