Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca’s local businesses offer personalized service, tailored products, and rapid technology adoption, setting them apart from big chains that emphasize scale and uniformity (advantages that help them cater better to community needs). 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Data released for Spring 2025 shows that sororities recognized by the Panhellenic Council posted an average GPA of 3.65 at Cornell, higher than the overall student average of 3.44 (with other Greek groups scoring lower), highlighting strong academic support in Greek life. The Cornell Daily Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orangetheory Fitness in Ithaca offers a membership for $2 per day from Dec. 26 until Jan. 31 — a deal that allows everyone to try a workout program combining strength training and cardio at any fitness level. Ithaca Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell women’s hockey won 5 — 2 against St. Lawrence this weekend with early goals by Sarah MacEachern and Piper Grober as the team, after a tie with Clarkson, prepares to face Yale and Brown next week. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell men’s hockey swept its series on Saturday at Lynah Rink with a 5-2 win over Alaska Fairbanks as junior forward Castagna scored a key go-ahead goal during a four-on-four play. The win improved Cornell’s perfect home record and boosted its national ranking ahead of upcoming games. The Cornell Daily Sun
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Live Music – The Soul Benders
6-8 p.m. — Hopshire Farm and Brewery — Free entry — Experience powerful blues and rock from the acclaimed Ithaca-based band The Soul Benders.
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Sky Stories - The Round Time
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Cherry Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the world premiere of Round Time, an aerial showcase of old rhythms and new cycles performed by talented female aerialists.
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Ithaca Ballet: WinterDance 2026
Evening of contemporary dance — 7 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 65 years of Ithaca Ballet with an evening of innovative choreography and performances by alumni dancers.
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