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Also, don't miss Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Ithaca Patch calendar

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Morning Ithaca! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Ithaca voters can register and cast ballots this November
  • Key foreclosure and estate deadlines Gratiot County residents should know
  • How Ithaca runners dominated their latest conference cross-country jamboree

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader - KFC (New) in Ithaca. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Alma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ithaca here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alma

  • MCC announces scholarship awards at annual MCCF Scholarship Celebration Dinner (thedailynews.cc)

Shepherd

  • Mid-Michigan cross-country: Fastest boys and girls times through Sept. 30 (themorningsun.com)

Hemlock

  • 1,400 Solar Manufacturing Workers In Michigan 'Go Union,' Join the United Steelworkers (wnylabortoday.com)
  • Master Chef Winner Jake Kelley Learned Cooking On YouTube (99wfmk.com)
  • Saginaw-area football rankings, teams trending up, upcoming games heading into Week 6 (mlive.com)

Ok Ithaca! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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