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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 11, the Dryden Center for Community completed the purchase of the United Methodist Church building in the Village of Dryden. The center will host public events, community meals, music lessons, and multigenerational activities as officials say it fills a long-held community need. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ TCPL and Cornell University are hosting the 10th Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon to honor Frederick Douglass by digitizing Colored Conventions documents. TCPL’s session is today from noon to 3 p.m. at 101 E. Green St plus Cornell will host a session on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Olin Library Room 107. WENY
- ➤ On Wednesday, Feb. 18, a historical marker honoring Nobel Prize-winning Toni Morrison will be unveiled at 3:30 p.m. at 513 N. Albany St. A community celebration at GIAC from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. will follow on what would have been her 95th birthday. 14850
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell University has increased its voluntary contribution nearly $900,000 to Ithaca City School District over the next five years with plans to offer dual-credit courses at Ithaca High School this fall; Ithaca High School junior Cornelia Ye is urging reopening full on-campus dual enrollment to boost local academic opportunities. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca-based astronomer Anna Ho has been named a Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement and will receive $120,000 for her proposal on fast star explosions. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell faculty earned top awards this season — psychology professors Pennycook and Rand won the Newcomb Prize for an AI study, artists Mendi and Keith Obadike were named United States Artists Fellows, astronomy professor Anna Ho received the Newton Pierce Prize, and chemistry professor Song Lin earned the Snapdragon Prize. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ University leaders at Cornell outlined changes to address ongoing financial challenges in a Wednesday update. They announced the formation of four cross-functional work groups (finance, marketing, human resources and IT) that will test new efficiency models with plans to implement changes in early summer. The Cornell Daily Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cornell Atkinson and (The Nature Conservancy) have funded five research projects to restore oyster habitats, protect bee populations, manage flood risk, improve stormwater monitoring, and test cattlevoltaics. The research supports environmental resilience and sustainable solutions for our community. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ A snowfall tracking map now shows seasonal totals and record last snowfall dates across New York. For Ithaca, official data pinpointed March 20 as the earliest last snowfall and May 25 as the latest, with an average date of April 12 (from the National Weather Service). Ithaca Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Village of Dryden officials reported Thursday morning that they are investigating unexpected water loss from either a water main break or broken residential pipes. They urged residents to inspect their basements and yards for leaks. 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IC women’s pole vaulters have excelled this season after four athletes qualified for nationals at local meets — their last meet is on Feb. 21 before indoor championships, and they credit strong workouts and coaching for their high performance. The Ithacan
- ➤ No. 9 Cornell men's hockey will start a four-game road trip as it plays RPI at 7 p.m. Friday in Troy and Union at 7 p.m. Saturday in Schenectady; Coach Casey Jones said the team will work on discipline (after a 3-2 overtime loss to Colgate). The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell men's basketball defeated Columbia 88-67 at Levien Gym on Saturday, building a 21-point win & moving into a tie for third in the Ivy League; the team will face Princeton next Friday at 7 p.m. in New Jersey. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College gymnastics broke their all-time floor record with a 48.950 on Feb. 11 at Ben Light Gymnasium—even in a 192.800-191.350 loss to SUNY Cortland. They will begin their playoff campaign against Cortland on Feb. 14 in Cortland. The Ithacan
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Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball
5-8 p.m. — Newman Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience college basketball with premium seating and special game day packages.
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Mutts Gone Nuts
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious dog variety show that’s sure to entertain all ages.
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Richmond Spiders vs. Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-2 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA lacrosse showdown between the Richmond Spiders and Cornell Big Red.
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Richard Daria Clarinet Faculty Recital
1 p.m. — Hockett Family Recital Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring clarinet, oboe, and bass clarinet by talented faculty members.
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Sheng Wang Stand-Up Comedy
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Sheng Wang during his extensive stand-up tour.
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Brown University Bears vs Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-1 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier college lacrosse action with exclusive perks and amenities.
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