Both Michigan’s Woody the Woodchuck and Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter this Groundhog Day, and while they may not be the most accurate forecasters around, mid-Michigan’s winter weather probably won’t break anytime soon.
- Both Michigan’s Woody the Woodchuck and Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day
- St. Johns bar owner Dean Mazzolini says bitter cold weather consistently slows business as customers stay home
- January and February are critical months for small business survival, with many facing challenges during the post-holiday winter period
WATCH: St. Johns bar owner braces for extended winter
St. Johns bar owner braces for extended winter
I checked in with a local St. Johns business to see what an extended winter season could mean for their bottom line.
Dean Mazzolini is the owner of Bruno’s Bar in St. Johns. He says he’s bracing for several more weeks of cold weather before business typically picks back up in the spring.
“When it’s very cold it’s consistently slower,” Mazzolini said…