Woodstock mayor Brian Sager listens carefully as Woodstock Willie provides his annual prognostication Tuesday morning . He did not see his shadow, meaning spring should come early.
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Eva Payetta, 10 of Woodstock created a special hat to wear for the annual groundhog day event Tuesday in Woodstock.
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Woodstock Willie takes a look at the hundreds of fans who have gathered to hear his prognositcation Tuesday during the annual groundhog day event at Woodstock Square.
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Frank Jay, on the accordion, and Mike Delaney entertain the crowd. Woodstock Willie didn't see his shadow but the more famous Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania did.
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Andrea Vernola, left and Erin Zambataro pose for a picture with a slightly larger version of Woodstock Willie during the annual groundhog day event at Woodstock Square. Both women are from Woodstock.
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