Morning Ithaca! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Public Notices (Published October 1, 2026) (gcherald.com) — Ithaca residents get a full rundown of where and when they can register and vote for the November 3, 2026 election, including City Hall and nearby township clerk offices. The notice also lists key state, county, city, and school board races, plus several millage and bond proposals that could affect local taxes, schools, and the Alma Public Library.
• Legal Notices (Published October 1, 2026) (gcherald.com) — Local readers are notified of a foreclosure sale in Gratiot County later this month, including details on the Perrinton property and redemption period. The same notice section also alerts creditors of Arnold James Walling's estate that claims must be filed with the Gratiot County Probate Court in Ithaca within four months of publication.
• Cross country roundup: Alma, Ithaca and Chippewa Hills win conference jamborees (themorningsun.com) — Ithaca High School's boys and girls cross-country teams both captured Tri-Valley Conference jamboree wins Tuesday, led by standout runs from Evan MacLaren and Makinna Foglesong. Alma's boys also dominated their race, while Chippewa Hills' girls took top honors in a separate CSAA jamboree, highlighting a strong day for several mid-Michigan programs.
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