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OHIO EDUCATION School levy losses renew debate about funding

A misperception is that the system is fixed, an education professor said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Voters

GATEWAY FOOTBALL Western Illinois ready for YSU

The Leathernecks are trying to avoid their third losing season since 1990. By PETE MOLLICA

CONSOLIDATION 3 municipalities voted down plan

People had diverse reasons for voting for or against the issue. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

HELOISE Reader needs formula for cleaning insulated beverage container

Dear Heloise: What can be used to clean the inside of an insulated beverage container? A Reader in

CAL THOMAS Osama bin Laden points at Lebanon

Opinion: On his latest video release, Osama bin Laden says that what got him thinking about striking back at

MOVIE REVIEW Romance gets left for dead

'Shaun of the Dead' loses direction when the main characters notice the zombies. By CHRIS

ELECTION ISSUES YSU weighs effect of gay-marriage ban on benefits

By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University officials

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy To lower cholesterol, try cinnamon

Q. I am curious about the health value of cinnamon. A year ago, I ran across a Web site suggesting

FLU SHOTS Will new method stretch vaccine?

The way the vaccine has been given is by inoculating deep into the muscle. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Pacers outlast Cavs in 2 OTs

Indiana played without three injured starters, but still prevailed, 109-104. CLEVELAND (AP) --

Man goes on trial in slaying of 6

LUVERNE, Ala. (AP) -- A man methodically killed a couple and four family members because they were

VIDEO GAME Raccoon returns to battle enemies in Sony's 'Sly 2: Band of Thieves'

The puzzles are simple, yet complex enough to hold gamers' attention. By VICTOR GODINEZ DALLAS

NORTHWESTERN PA. Woman pleads in death of girl, 15

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A woman who said she watched as the adoptive mother of a teenager beat the girl

MURDER-SUICIDE Police: Elderly couple left note

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said health concerns prompted a murder-suicide involving an elderly couple.

Syrian apologist performs disservice to Lebanon

Opinion: Syrian apologist performs disservice to Lebanon EDITOR: "Danger in Pushing Syria Out of

Sentenced in man's death

Sentenced in man's death NILES -- A 43-year-old city woman was sentenced Wednesday in municipal

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox He just found out his son isn't really his

Dear Annie: I have been married to my wife for over 20 years and recently found out my eldest son is

TREND Real and faux fur cause fashion flurry

A new method, knitting fur, has expanded its use. NEW YORK (AP) -- Fur is no longer a status

ISSUE 1 Rural counties led the way to approval of same-sex marriage ban

Those who supported the amendment may be active on other moral issues. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

HOW SHE SEES IT Canada: A flu shot, eh?

Opinion: By JILL PORTER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Looks like the worst has happened. Four more years of

ROCK MUSIC Good Charlotte stays real while living the dream

The group gets personal on its new album. NEW YORK (AP) -- If his bubble burst and all else

WEATHERSFIELD 7 school buses set to roll next week

Parents and pupils will be notified by mail this week of new bus routes. By MARY SMITH

MERCER COUNTY Judge hands out sentences for drug-related crimes

The crimes involved cocaine and marijuana. MERCER, Pa. -- Several people recently were sentenced

Group plays it safe on live DVD

The band members have the look, but rarely let loose. By RON E. HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS Filmed

GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC Teenager pleads guilty in death of counselor

Anthony Machicote said his roommate was aware of the escape plot. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

WORLD

WORLD Arafat in coma, official reports k YASSER ARAFAT has lapsed into a coma in a French

MUNICIPAL COURT Heat contractor misses court; warrant issued

WARREN -- A warrant has been issued for a heating and air-conditioning contractor who failed to

OHIO STATEHOUSE Youngstown veteran is now in hall of fame

Each inductee received a medal and a plaque from the governor. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY Contractor pays back money from scam

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A Pittsburgh contractor who charged

PETERSON CASE Jury begins to decide case of slain pregnant woman

Jurors began listening to evidence in June. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --

POLITICS President highlights his agenda

Bush became the first presidential candidate to win a majority of the popular vote since 1988.

AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY GM, Ford report declines in sales

U.S. sales by all automakers gained 2 percent last month. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS DETROIT -- The

ELLEN GOODMAN A bleak morning after the long night

Opinion: BOSTON -- It's 8 a.m. and a huge bulldozer sits in Copley Square waiting to demolish the stage for

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW This weekend's games

DIVISION II CANFIELD vs. COLUMBUS BROOKHAVEN Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brookhaven High

New Charlotte Bobcats open play tonight against Wizards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bernie Bickerstaff planned to get a good night of sleep Wednesday, wasting

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Expanding role of black women

Stan Foster and Tess Drake are telling the stories of black women in their own ways. Both are

"We are convinced that President Bush has won re-election."

Opinion: "We are convinced that President Bush has won re-election." Andrew Card White House chief of

Construction to begin soon on townhouses

YOUNGSTOWN -- Construction could begin on the first of up to five new detached townhouses on the

OHIO Despite concession, election officials still must count provisional ballots

Workers will be verifying the ballots under supervision. COLUMBUS (AP) -- While the urgency has

OIL INDUSTRY Cautious approach to drilling new wells

Oil companies pay down debt and give dividends instead of exploring. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON

IRAQ U.S. jets bombard insurgents in Fallujah

Kidnappings and videotaped beheadings continued. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. jets pounded parts of

STEELERS Staley downplays meeting against former team

Pittsburgh takes on Philadelphia Sunday in a big NFL contest. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- This is no

PARK DISTRICT Officials: Cutbacks are possible

The current levy expires at the end of 2005. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

'Looney Tunes 2' collection hits DVD

By TERRY LAWSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Old-school animation fans should be excited about

NOTEBOOK | Browns vs. Ravens

Davis expected to play: Browns WR Andre' Davis expected to play Sunday and was listed as probable

MOVIE REVIEW 'Around the Bend' winds up in some very familiar places

Michael Caine and Christopher Walken star in the film. By PHILIP WUNTCH DALLAS MORNING NEWS

LAWRENCE COUNTY Permit applications still aren't on the Web

Officials hope to have the project done by year's end. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

HOME DECORATING Personal specifications shape design elements

A New Jersey company makes ceramic tiles from customer's designs. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS You

NATIONAL LEAGUE Expos president tries to get ready for move

The team is moving to Washington D.C. and there is a lot of work to be done. WASHINGTON (AP) -- He

OHIO Youngstown veteran is now in hall of fame

Each inductee received a medal and a plaque from the governor. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners at loss to explain tax defeat

Voters have considered the tax 16 times since 1977. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

DIVISION V FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS South Range on the road again

One loss this season is the reason the Raiders are on the road. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

THE MATCHUP YSU vs. Western Illinois

YSU WIU Record3-64-5 Points scored23.133.2 Points allowed25.436.7 Total offense330.4408.1 Total

Smits to return to 'NYPD Blue' for 1 episode

ZAP2IT.COM Jimmy Smits is returning to ABC's "NYPD Blue" for one last appearance, targeted for the

CLEVELAND It took a long time, but Garcia adopts to Browns' scheme

The Browns' quarterback finally has shed the 49ers' offensive style of play. CLEVELAND (AP) --

Abbey Road at the Butler

Abbey Road at the Butler YOUNGSTOWN -- Make reservations by Friday and save money on tickets to

MAHONING COUNTY Tax loss will hit sheriff hard

The sheriff will lose federal inmates and discontinue rural road patrols. By BOB JACKSON

Fire ravages historic building

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) -- The county court complex remained closed today as investigators probed

'Last Shot' has its funny bits

Matthew Broderick, Ray Liotta and Alec Baldwin star in the film. By CHRISTY LEMIRE ASSOCIATED

BROADWAY Financial problems force setback in 'Gem's' performance schedule

The goal is to begin preview performances Nov. 16, one performer said. NEW YORK (AP) --

LEVY DEFEAT Campbell to seek union cutbacks

'We have to live within our budget,' the mayor said after a proposed new tax failed. By PETER H.

CHILD MOLESTATION TRIAL Jackson's lawyers seek removal of prosecutor

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Jackson, saying his upcoming child molestation trial is nothing

Defeat of sales tax places Mahoning County in bind

Opinion: Despite warnings from the business community and public officials that rejection of the 0.5 percent

OSU EXTENSIONS Tax defeats leave future in question

Loss of sales tax revenue could affect extension programs such as 4-H. By NANCY TULLIS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Beasley blames young teammates for 1-6 start

The Pro Bowl fullback was referring primarily to receiver Brandon Lloyd. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)

Failure of levy deals a blow to Bristol

The oversight commission's next meeting is Nov. 16. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

'LEST WE FORGET' Concert to honor veterans

The performance features a mezzo soprano, a cellist and an organist. NEW SPRINGFIELD -- "Lest We

NHL Lockout cancels All-Star contest

The next announcement will probably be that the season is canceled. NEW YORK (AP) -- In another

Building a medium for architectural art

Company is the leader in using metal in complex ways. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- It's unlikely that

STARK COUNTY Man admits burning wife with nitric acid

CANTON (AP) -- A man admitted to burning his estranged wife by spraying her with nitric acid because

No action taken in Columbiana Co.

Neither political party in Columbiana County filed a challenge to voters Tuesday. Jerry Ward, the

'FIFA SOCCER 2005' Fans' inner hooligans get a kick out of game

The game will likely offer a better view of how the world feels about soccer. By PHIL VILLARREAL

Please, make the clicking stop!

Our old water meter died about a month ago. But it took weeks to discover the corpse. When we

Farrell High student faces charges over bomb threat

Farrell High student faces charges over bomb threat FARRELL, Pa. -- Police have charged a 17-year-

NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games

Heat 100, Nets 77 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Shaquille O'Neal made his debut with Miami and had his

GIRLS SOCCER REGIONAL Poland's effort falls short, 1-0

The Bulldogs battled state-power Hathaway Brown to the end. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS

FIRE DEPARTMENT Council allows vote challenge

Council believes two voter-approved issues are unconstitutional. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

LOTTERY RESULTS WEDNESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 5-6-9 Pick 4, 6-0-7-8 Rolling Cash 5, 7-9-17-33-38 Super Lotto

POLITICS President reaches out for support

Bush became the first presidential candidate to win a majority of the popular vote since 1988.

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Manhattan Transfer keeps unique sound

The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA

Report reveals Elton John wants to wed; rep denies

Report reveals Elton John wants to wed; rep denies LONDON -- Elton John is planning to become a

COLLEGE ROUNDUP Penn St.'s Guman won't play Saturday

The Lions' second-leading tackler has a partially collapsed lung. ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE

PENNSYLVANIA HMO agrees to pay penalty over pricing

It is the largest penalty the state has issued against a health insurer. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A

Campaign reform works

Opinion: Washington Post: One calculation was possible even before polls closed: The cost of the 2004

Three Dog Night is just warming up

The band is using orchestras to give new life to its many hits. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL CSEA Director to retire early

Retirees may not be replaced. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Christina

BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes

Mets hire Randolph: Longtime New York Yankees coach Willie Randolph was hired by the Mets, taking

Soldier killed by bomb in Iraq

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio soldier was killed in Iraq after he was struck in the face by

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Sonic Scot (T Hall)4.003.002.40 Cable Gram (F Harris)5.403.20

MAHONING COUNTY Assumption Village workers approve new 3-year contract

Workers will receive annual raises of at least 2.8 percent. NORTH LIMA -- Striking employees at

'Alfie' blends slime with sincerity

Jude Law makes viewers both cringe and root for his character. By BETSY PICKLE SCRIPPS HOWARD

Today is Thursday, Nov. 4, the 309th day of 2004. There are 57 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Nov. 4, the 309th day of 2004. There are 57 days left in the year. On this date

K-105: a big hit for country

K-105's Hometown Morning Show team also was a finalist for Broadcast Personality of the Year. By

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST Manuel will become the Phillies' new manager

The former Indians' skipper beat out two other finalists for the Philadelphia job. PHILADELPHIA

REGION

REGION First Niles dividend NILES -- First Niles Financial approved a dividend of 16 cents a

HOW HE SEES IT The road to freedom is never smooth

Opinion: By DONALD RUMSFELD KNIGHT RIDDDER/TRIBUNE It is often said that the global struggle against

U.S. HEALTH Study: Skin-injected shots could stretch flu vaccine

The way the vaccine has been given is by inoculating deep into the muscle. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

President's task: bridging a deepening divide in U.S.

One political strategist said Bush needs to be 'a uniter, not a divider.' CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Asbestos-removal pact awarded for Choffin

Asbestos-removal pact awarded for Choffin YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of education awarded a $41,975

Employees at K-105 already know that an award is coming their way. These folks will have to wait

REVIEW 'Rocky Legends' game will appeal to fans, but is far from a knockout

There's little variety in the action except for the training sessions. By JOHN GAUDIOSI

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