Welcome to the quickest way to learn the day’s most important local news.
We call it the Ithaca news cheat sheet. Sponsored by Quilters Corner, it features a rundown of the 10 biggest headlines from the area.
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1 — The Journal reports that Sears at the mall is closing
Sears closing its Ithaca store – The Sears store and auto center at The Shops at Ithaca Mall will close in early December, with a liquidation sale beginning Friday, the company said Thursday. The Ithaca Journal
2 — WHCU writes an update about the Tompkins man accused of shooting his dog
Newfield man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charge – An update on the case. WHCU Radio
3 — An Ithaca Voice photo essay about fall in Ithaca
43 photos, and 1 poem, to usher in autumn in Ithaca – Zac Peterson took 106 photographs of autumn in Ithaca to help The Ithaca Voice usher in the fall season, which officially began on Tuesday. The Ithaca Voice
Mother in Ithaca stabbing has also pleaded guilty to charges – The mother of an Ithaca teenager accused of stabbing four women in October 2013 has pleaded guilty to charges of first degree burglary and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the incident. The Ithaca Voice
5 — Svante is named a fellow at a nearby college
Myrick says new role at Hobart will not interfere with mayoral responsibilities – Mayor Svante Myrick was named the “Presidential Fellow for Civic Engagement” at Hobart William and Smith Colleges last week. The Ithaca Voice
6 — The Sun covers the opening of a new ‘Kava Bar’
Ithaca Welcomes Kava Bar – Ithacans searching for a “health conscious, self-aware and positive nightlife experience” might find their fix at the newly-opened Sacred Root Kava Lounge and Tea Bar. Cornell Sun
7 — We went to a local comedy show
‘Ithaca has the best comedy scene you’ve never heard of’ – There is one unifying characteristic behind the approximately 12 comedians who graced the Lot 10 stage in downtown Ithaca: They know how to tell a joke. The Ithaca Voice
8 — The Ithacan writes a nice profile of a rugby player
Ithaca College senior rugby player balances passion for sport with angling – Through the movement of their feet, the ball is slowly fed to the third row where senior forward Matthew Clum is positioned. The Ithacan
9 —A crime in Ithaca’s Collegetown
Robber snatches purse from woman in Ithaca’s Collegetown – Ithaca police responded to a reported robbery on the 800 block of East Buffalo Street early Thursday morning. The Ithaca Voice
10 — Fire put out by local responders
Three Fire Crews Tame Newfield Blaze Wednesday – Three area fire departments responded to a blaze on Main Street in Newfield Wednesday afternoon. Ithaca.com