Good morning, Ithaca.

Ithaca mother Mary Milne and daughter Frieda Kay launched the National Quilt Project on July 25 in Washington, D.C.

They invite Americans to send handmade fabric squares for a planned National Mall exhibit in 2030 (the online gallery already displays contributions).

Claire Choi ’28 from Cornell turned lab research into a space artwork titled 'CO2' (from the Hanrath Lab) that was recorded aboard a satellite over the Indian Ocean this spring; the work, chosen for the Xu Bing Space Art Residency Program, showcases Cornell’s new view on carbon dioxide.

Scott Snyder was named principal of Russell I.

Doig Middle School in Trumansburg. He brings over 20 years of educational leadership (from roles at CTE, New Visions, and World of Work) to help students thrive.

After years of delays, the DEC approved a permit on July 23 to dredge Cayuga Inlet; the work is set to begin in 2027.

The project will remove 206,043 cubic yards of sediment to boost flood management and navigation, with the state covering the $4.5 million cost.

Ithaca residents spending time in wooded or grassy areas should wear light-colored clothing, use DEET or permethrin in their clothing & perform thorough tick checks upon returning home.

Health experts recommend using tweezers to remove ticks from skin and advise seeking help if fever or rash occurs.

In Trumansburg, community members have started a GoFundMe campaign to support 16-year-old Lucas Vann after he suffered a serious weight-lifting accident on July 21.

He underwent emergency surgery at Upstate University Hospital and now faces a long recovery.

Tompkins County Whole Health updated residents on July 20 about cyclosporiasis following outbreaks in other states; no lab-confirmed cases have been reported locally as of July 30.

Officials advise safe food handling to prevent infection.