Ithaca mail

Ithaca Mail!

The Ithaca Mail was a daily newspaper published in Ithaca, New York, from 1891 to 2011. It was a popular source of local news, sports, and entertainment for the Ithaca community and surrounding areas.

Here are some interesting facts about the Ithaca Mail:

  1. History: The newspaper was founded in 1891 by a group of local businessmen who wanted to provide a daily newspaper for the growing city of Ithaca.
  2. Name: The name "Mail" was chosen because it was a common term for a newspaper at the time, and it also referenced the city's location along the Cayuga Inlet, which was a major transportation route.
  3. Content: The Ithaca Mail covered local news, sports, and events, as well as national and international news. It also featured editorials, opinion pieces, and community columns.
  4. Circulation: At its peak, the Ithaca Mail had a daily circulation of around 10,000 copies.
  5. Ownership: The newspaper was owned by various companies over the years, including the Gannett Company, which acquired it in 1979.
  6. Closure: The Ithaca Mail ceased publication in 2011 due to declining circulation and revenue. The newspaper's assets were sold to the Ithaca Journal, another local newspaper, which continued to publish a daily edition.

The Ithaca Mail played an important role in the community for over a century, providing a vital source of information and news to the people of Ithaca and surrounding areas.