Dunkirk Dave in The News – 2022

Collection of news about Dunkirk Dave on Groundhog's Day 2022

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Today Show – February 1, 2021

See Dunkirk Dave’s mention by Al Roker on the Today Show!

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COVID to limit Dunkirk Dave appearance

COVID to limit Dunkirk Dave appearance

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of events and traditions to be put on hold in the last 10 month. One of the events joining that lengthy list is Dunkirk Dave’s yearly seasonal prediction. Dunkirk Dave is the second longest predicting groundhog in the w...

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Early Spring Said On The Way

Dunkirk Dave predicts warmer weather after not seeing his shadow By GREG FOX – OBSERVER Staff Writer , The OBSERVER Dunkirk Dave has spoken, and it’s beginning to look a lot like spring … possibly. The area’s favorite prognosticating gr...

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‘Sidewinding’ her way into many hearts

There aren't many people in Chautauqua County who haven't heard of Dunkirk Dave, Bob Will's famous groundhog. Dunkirk Dave, whose non-stage name is Sidewinder, is a docile female groundhog with a unique story. That story was recently immortalized in the book "...

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Who’s Tom’s Favorite Groundhog?

Who is Tom Niziol's favorite groundhog of all? Check out what this Weather Channel expert has to say!

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Local News

ChautauquaToday.Com reports that Dunkirk Dave had about 35 visitors this morning. Oh! And hey, you can hear an audio clip of Bob Will reporting on Dave’s prediction!  

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Dunkirk Dave on The Weather Channel!

Dunkirk Dave was fortunate enough to get a mention on The Weather Channel this Groundhog’s Day! Dave was ranked #4 in the line up of 11 prognosticating groundhogs for 2013!! Click here to watch the video! Click here to view the image!

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Dunkirk Dave: SUPERSTAR!

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LA Loves Dunkirk Dave!

Dunkirk Dave was featured on the front page of the LA Times, according to Dave’s friend and handler, Bob Will. For woodchuck rescuer, every day is Groundhog Day Outside Bob Will’s front door is a hibernating local celebrity named Dunkirk Dave, who ...

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