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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TeraWulf Inc. signed an 80-year deal for 183 acres of the old Cayuga Power Plant in Lansing to build a data center that will use high-power computers for AI and other tasks. Local leaders worry the project may use up to 400 megawatts—more than four times Tompkins County’s usual power—while TeraWulf says most energy will come from clean sources. Ithaca.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit on September 25 against Cornell and 39 colleges that was filed last October by alumni Eileen Chang and Maxwell Hanse—ruling the schools did not share information when using College Board data to set student aid policies. 607 News Now
- ➤ A panel on media literacy, free speech — and the state of the free press was held on October 5 at South Hill Cider at 550 Sandbank Rd in Ithaca from 6-8 p.m. Local experts from Ithaca College, Cornell and other groups discussed how to spot news bias and the role of an independent press, with organizers also planning related events for Banned Books Week. 14850
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eight Ithaca College students contracted hand, foot and mouth disease in September on campus—Student Health Services reported fewer than five cases were treated at the Hammond Health Center and urged students with a fever to stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. The Ithacan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twelve athletes from Ithaca, Corning, Waverly, Horseheads, Sus Valley, M-E, Walton/Downsville, CV, TAE, Whitney Point, END and Owego are nominated for Guthrie Athlete of the Week for Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Voting closes at noon Thursday, Oct. 9 and last week’s winner from Corning, Paisley Emmick, earned 59.3% of 32,353 votes—indicating a competitive field. Ithaca Journal
- ➤ Ithaca College grad Dennis Ryan finished the men's race at the Guthrie Wineglass Marathon in 2:25:23, and Sayre resident Sadie James won the women's division in 2:48:58. Both runners became two-time winners as they raced under hot conditions—battling a strong headwind on Oct. 5. Ithaca Journal
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Behavioral Economics Workshop with Canishk Naik
11:40 AM - 12:55 PM — Sage Hall - Johnson Graduate School of Management — Check official website for fees — Explore the intersection of psychology and economics with expert insights.
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Notorious Stringbusters Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Free entry — Experience the earth quakin', hip brakin' sounds of the Notorious Stringbusters in a vibrant community setting.
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Blues Traveler Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets from $75 — Enjoy a night with the iconic Blues Traveler, famous for their high-energy performances.
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Calya Lea
7 p.m. — The Downstairs — $10/pwyc — Experience a cozy evening with live music in a vibrant venue.
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Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Experience live jazz with local favorites while enjoying cider and food.
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Kathleen Edwards Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Kathleen Edwards as she performs tracks from her latest album Total Freedom.
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Modest Mouse Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Catch Modest Mouse as they deliver their signature sound live after a successful tour with Pixies and Cat Power.
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Cornell Big Red Football vs Bucknell Bison
12-3 AM — Schoellkopf Field — Tickets available — Watch Cornell take on Bucknell in an exciting college football matchup.
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Dizgo Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Deep Dive — $14 ADV / $20 DOS — Experience Dizgo’s cosmic sound with a blend of jamtronica, funk, and psychedelic rock.
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August Moon Spa's 20th Anniversary
Join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration at August Moon Spa and La Tourelle. Enjoy live music, light fare and drinks.
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