February 1, 2021 at 8:52 p.m.
Will Hope Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitator's "Miracle Marmot" in training be able to fill the shoes of her predecessor, Grubby the "Remarkable Rodent" Hope has resided at Utopia since she was a baby, bludgeoned by an ill meaning, crass homeowner's shovel. She and her sister Faith have were deemed un-releasable and have been making their home with Grubby the resident prognosticator at Utopia. It isn't known if groundhogs can transmit or contract COVID-19, but the festivities are being held virtually this year just to keep the humans safe. Tune in at 8:30 am on Utopia's Facebook page to watch the live stream. All your favorite town characters, including Hope's very own weather woodchuck will be there.