News for November 11, 2004

HEALTH Study: Dual approach helps cholesterol levels

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Taking one drug to boost "good" cholesterol and another to lower its evil twin

Hermitage will buy firetruck

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City commissioners have agreed to put up $185,000 to buy a new aerial firetruck

Zydeco band to headline concert at Hippodrome

Zydeco band to headline concert at Hippodrome WARREN -- Zydeco band Crazy Marvin and the Blues

FLORIDA Spurrier prefers coaching college team over the NFL

He feels he is better suited to college, and doesn't want to return to the NFL. GAINESVILLE, Fla.

Officials move ahead on EMT calls on turnpike

NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township trustees authorized Fire Chief Brian Hughes to negotiate

IRAQ Troops try to back fighters into corner

Insurgents continued violence outside Fallujah. FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. forces backed by an

VETERANS DAY SERVICE YSU remembers 56 of its own who died while in the military

Two sisters attended to honor their father, who fought in World War II. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

AFRICAN CRISIS People flee; talks are set

Evacuations of trapped foreigners began Wednesday. ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) -- Airliners were

The Sources

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

REGION

REGION Youngstown Thermal faces $25,000 EPA fine YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Thermal faces a

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Chubbie(G Grismore)10.408.203.60 Mar Clif Mac(C Wyers)8.404.40

DERRICK FROST Punter still kicking himself over botched attempt

His 7-yard punt late in Sunday's game led to a Ravens victory. BEREA (AP) -- Three days later,

BALTIMORE Players pleased with 5-3 record

Despite injuries and suspensions the team's record is same as a year ago. OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)

Detroit police arrest suspect in Pa. homicide

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Detroit police arrested a man accused in this week's shooting death of a 20-year-

REVITALIZATION Theater project moves forward

City native Peter Medure is bringing his restaurant experience to the venture. By LAURE CIOFFI

COLUMBIANA CO. Officials hire 911 expert

Emmons has helped other communities to implement 911 service. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

PENGUIN FOOTBALL SMS has lost 3 straight contests

The Bears have never beaten YSU in eight previous games. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

MEDICAID Governor plans to end TennCare

The program's price has hurt the state budget. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's expanded

McGarry signs with Colgate

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- There is no doubt that playing for the Poland

Pa. prep back scores eight TDs in a victory

ASSOCIATED PRESS Sun Valley coach Joe Possenti had no idea how many touchdowns Tony Canci had

MICROSOFT XBOX First-day sales of Halo 2 reach $125M, company says

Buyers snapped up more than 2 million copies of the video game in its first day. SEATTLE (AP) --

LOTTERY RESULTS WEDNESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-3-8 Pick 4, 7-8-6-6 Rolling Cash 5, 2-9-22-24-29 Super Lotto

Search nets drugs, arrest

Search nets drugs, arrest NILES -- The police search of a Maple Avenue home turned up suspected

Sooners scramble for defensive help

Opponents have been exploiting their secondary recently. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- What started with

HELOISE It pays to know high-school chemistry

Dear Heloise: A gentleman asked you for your recipe for window cleaner, and he mentioned one

Police chief misses diversity training

A city official said he's seen improvement in the chief's job performance. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

UPCOMING CONCERTS | Ticket information

CHINGY: Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.for pop-rap star Chingy's Dec. 14 show at the Struthers

'After the Sunset' lacks flair

The movie doesn't live up to the ambitions of the writers. By DAVID GERMAIN AP MOVIE WRITER

ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE Struggling N.C. State plays host to 'Noles

The Wolfpack have lost three straight games. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina State has the

Campbell's financial woes should be a warning to all

Opinion: Austintown Township trustees David Ditzler and Warren "Bo" Pritchard are obviously in need of a

Tentative deal on sewage service

STRUTHERS -- A copy of a tentative 10-year agreement between the city and Mahoning County to provide

PITTSBURGH SPORTS New Western Pa. museum slated to open Saturday

It is housed in the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- It

Waltrip heads induction class to Hall of Fame

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Three-time NASCAR champion Darrell Waltrip heads the latest class of

BEXTRA Shadow is cast on another arthritis drug

The drug doubles the risk of heart attacks, according to medical researchers. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Costumes let actors dress for the part

Costumes let actors dress for the part k AMBER GALL, an employee of Youngstown State University

MUSIC Cabrera stands on his own with debut album, 1st single

The singer began teaching himself to play the guitar when he was 15. By REBECCA MILLER

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Wednesday:

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Wednesday: Larry Burt, 44, Bott Street,

BREAST CANCER Chemotherapy begins for Mrs. Edwards

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John

'CSI' Actors, makeup artists make corpses look real

By LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. -- In the makeup trailer for "CSI:

HBO 'Last Letters Home' recalls soldiers' lives and deaths

All of the stories are poignant. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Even before her daughter's death,

GAMES 'Mortal Kombat': more gore

The game is gratuitously violent, but if you don't mind that, it's good. By MATT SLAGLE

TRUMBULL COUNTY Police chief misses diversity training

A city official said he's seen improvement in the chief's job performance. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

WIND POWER Report: Ohio has potential

Ohio's manufacturing base makes it a likely place to build wind turbine parts. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A

Mineral Ridge man sentenced

STRUTHERS -- Judge James R. Lanzo sentenced Nicholas G. Farmer, 18, of Mineral Ridge, to 180 days in

CBS: 'Clubhouse' out for November

ZAP2IT.COM If CBS' move of "Clubhouse" from Tuesday to Saturday night was like sending the show to

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XTiffany and Paul Kibler of McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, formerly of Youngstown, are

PENNSYLVANIA Project to correct danger at bridge's stream crossing

Work on the project should begin in the spring and finish in 2006. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

WCI facility gets 60% tax break

WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a 60 percent tax break for 10 years on a

KATHRYN EARNHART | At the Butler Impressionist painting brings vibrant beauty

This day of remembrance and honor for the nation's veterans was, in the early 20th century, also

COLUMBUS Hagan takes leadership position

After 17 years, the Youngstown state senator moves into the leadership spot. By DAVID SKOLNICK

ARAFAT'S DEATH

ARAFAT'S DEATH Leaders respond Reactions to the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat:

Iran's nuclear threat

Opinion: Miami Herald: A round of talks that began last Friday between Iranian diplomats and European

CUSTOMIZATION Tailor a trend to fit your style and figure

More companies are offering affordable and customized designs to consumers. KNIGHT RIDDER

CAL THOMAS True intelligence takes main stage

Opinion: Reaction by the losing side in last week's presidential election would be startling if it weren't

The city's board of control approved these contracts and spending items Wednesday:

The city's board of control approved these contracts and spending items Wednesday: Rejected and

MERCER COUNTY Rating drops for housing authority

The rating dropped from high performance to standard performance. SHARON, Pa. -- The Mercer County

NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

76ers 108, Nets 100, OT PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson hit the tying jumper with 7.2 seconds

Stranded merchandise creates pressure for companies, retailers

Some toys will be in short supply because of shipping bottleneck. NEW YORK (AP) -- With the start

Grove City professor receives Scout award

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Dr. Fred Brenner, professor of biology at Grove City College, has been named

AFC WEST TE Antonio Gates at center of team's unlikely success

He was an All-American in basketball at Kent State. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- NFL scouts

BIG EAST Syracuse still struggling and coach is under fire

Coach Paul Pasqualoni is 106-57-1 in 14 years, but the program is slumping. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) --

ELLEN GOODMAN Is Texas taking the lead in sex ed?

Opinion: BOSTON -- Here it is just days after the red states gave their presidential seal of approval to the

GMs plan to study instant replay

It would be for fair or foul balls and homers, but not on balls and strikes. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla.

ATTORNEY GENERAL NOMINATION Gonzales to face questions about civil liberties

Rumor had been that Alberto Gonzales was in line for a Supreme Court post. DALLAS MORNING NEWS

BILL TAMMEUS Mideast conflict key to war on terror

Opinion: If George W. Bush wants to fight terrorism in his new term as president, he should help solve the

HIPPODROME Play by Warren resident to debut

WARREN -- "For the Love of Life," an original play by Warren resident Karen Clark-Green, will make

FAMOUS VOICES Vocal Group Hall isn't faltering, president says

Businessman Jim Winner said he's suggesting ways to improve operations. By HAROLD GWIN

RMI TITANIUM Union leaders dispute company's comments

The international union and other unions have given $50,000 to workers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

TAX ABATEMENTS Group seeks better system

Hold companies accountable for job and investment promises, the auditor says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

TRUMBULL COUNTY | Indictments

A Trumbull County grand jury indicted these people: Christopher Williams, 24, of North Park

Herd about this farm? Owner fawns over deer

For a small fee, visitors will be able to see seven bucks. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM

CITY SCHOOLS Superintendent: Hillman is safe, despite reports

Some teachers report being shoved by pupils and threatened by parents. By NORMAN LEIGH

IF YOU GO Western Pa. Sports Museum

If you go to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional

INFRASTRUCTURE Storm-sewer project is under way in Niles

The work is included on a floodwaters task force's list of projects. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

MOTORSPORTS NASCAR lifts ban on liquor advertisments

The organization restricted what liquor companies could do since 1972. ASSOCIATED PRESS NASCAR

RESTORATION Kinsman project to begin next year

The restoration is part of a multiphase Riverwalk project. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Schools receive bomb threats; police arrest 13-year-old girl

Sharon police arrested a 13-year-old city girl accused of making a bomb threat at the Sharon High-

TRUMBULL COUNTY Man faces rape charges

John T. Hudach faces life in prison if convicted. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

MAC FOOTBALL Jacobs playing well for BGSU

He stepped in for a three-year starter and the offense hasn't missed a beat. BOWLING GREEN (AP) --

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Thank those who gave us the nation we cherish

Dear Annie: A singular moment in American history, "the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th

Man faces murder charge in woman's death

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- A man accused of stabbing a woman to death as police waited outside her

'Katamari Damacy': Puzzle game gets sticky, but you'll have a ball

Become hopelessly addicted, confused or both. By BILL HUTCHENS TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE Here's a

McGregor set for on-stage debut in 'Guys and Dolls'

LONDON (AP) -- Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, famous for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars"

TRACK Sprinter Young gets life ban for doping

He was penalized for testing positive for a banned drug for the second time. DENVER (AP) --

No. 12 Louisville rolls past TCU

The Cardinals amassed 587 yards in a 55-28 win to stay unbeaten in CUSA. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees disagree over landfill talks

Waste Management had offered to pay the township $600,000 over 20 years. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

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& lt;B & gt;ARKWRIGHT, & lt;/B & gt; William E., 91, of Lisbon; calling hours Friday

MAHONING VALLEY State honors area educator

It's vital that children begin thinking about a vocation in life, an expert says. By NORMAN LEIGH

The former Palestinian prime minister is the new PLO chief.

The former Palestinian prime minister is the new PLO chief. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Yasser

DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Top Hat revives 'Swing'

Dinner theater is just the beginning of what Top Hat Productions wants to accomplish. Top Hat is

DIVISION IV REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Improved Ursuline defense will face another test

Coach Dan Reardon called Liberty's skill players the best his team has seen. By JOE SCALZO

ELECTION MATTER Apology cancels hearing

A fire department supporter was praised for dropping a complaint. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 22.82 22.89 Avalon Holdings,3.06 3.13 Clear

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW Friday's games

DIVISION IV URSULINE vs. LIBERTY Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Fitch Falcon Stadium TV/Radio: WBBW-AM

NBA Cavs rally for second win in OT

The Cavs trailed by 19 entering the final quarter, but won, 114-109. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron

MAHONING COUNTY Canfield Road man facing charges related to shooting

A woman was shot in the arm while trying to help her son and his girlfriend. By BOB JACKSON

PETERSON TRIAL Judge dismisses foreman, orders jury to start over

The judge offered no explanation for his decision. LOS ANGELES TIMES REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- For

Renovating stadium

Renovating stadium NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City school board members agreed to move forward with a $1.2

Swimmers to present show

The show's dialogue connects the swimming performances. By ASHLEE OWENS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Bodyguard's allegations against Liza include sex

Bodyguard's allegations against Liza include sex NEW YORK -- Liza Minnelli's bodyguard claims the

THE MATCHUP YSU vs. SW Missouri St.

YSU SMS Record4-65-5 Points scored24.226.1 Points allowed23.829.6 Total offense340.9343.8 Total

HOW HE SEES IT Secrecy proposal would hurt terrorism fight

Opinion: By NICK SCHWELLENBACH KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE In 1997, former FBI Director Louis Freeh called the

FASHION Frayed seams and hems complement tweedy look

Other finishing touches such as ribbons, beading, feathers and lace are in. THE HARTFORD COURANT

MOVIE REVIEW Don't waste life with 'Birth'

The love affair is positively creepy, in a Mary Kay LeTourneau sort of way. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO

Gymnast Thompson gets a full ride to Iowa State

She is the first McDonald student to get a full scholarship for gymnastics. By JOHN BASSETTI

MERCER COUNTY Sharpsville council includes in budget a rise in water rate

The average water bill will go up about $2.50 a month. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

POSTSEASON AWARDS Showalter, Cox selected as managers of the year

Both the Rangers and Braves made unexpectedly good showings. DALLAS (AP) -- Buck Showalter won his

MOVIE REVIEW 'Lewis' manages to seduce audience

The comedy takes place in a small fishing village. By BETSY PICKLE SCRIPPS HOWARD It's hard to

Davenport wins late-night match; Venus rallies for win

The tournament is the season-ending event for women. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Playing well past her

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Lowered terror threat level is met with relief

The threat level had been raised Aug. 1. NEW YORK (AP) -- Assured that improved security has

TRUMBULL COUNTY Bondsman faces indictment on felony tampering charge

The bondsman was released after posting a $5,000 bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

DOLPHINS Spielman will return as team GM

He already has a plan in place for assembling a list of coaching candidates. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-

Japan tracks mystery sub in its territorial waters

Japan tracks mystery sub in its territorial waters TOKYO -- Japan's military today shadowed an

Thoughts for the day

Opinion: Thoughts for the day EDITOR: On Nov. 11, 1921, an unknown World War 1 American soldier was

"The heart of the city is what's in focus now."

Opinion: "The heart of the city is what's in focus now." Maj. Francis Piccoli Of the 1st Marine

DALLAS COWBOYS Henson role revived as Testaverde fizzles

The team is evaluating quarterbacks due to four losses in five games. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Drew

Steelers know the challenge they'll get from the Browns

Cleveland is 3-1 at home, losing only to the Eagles in OT. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh

Today is Thursday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2004. There are 50 days left in the year. This is

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2004. There are 50 days left in the year. This is

PURCHASING PROBE Salesman testifies to grand jury

The salesman spent about 45 minutes in front of a grand jury. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Have insomnia? Try acupressure

Q. I would like to share an acupressure tip that helps me sleep. Tape a dried kidney bean to the

Fashionable? I'll settle for presentable

The other day, I caught a neighbor who thought she might sneak the mail from her mailbox without

Man dies in collision

Man dies in collision AUSTINTOWN -- Leonard Richard Jr., 54, of Youngstown died in a head-on

TRUMBULL COUNTY Visitors bureau makes budget request

The bureau has enough money to stay afloat four more months. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Time of transition begins for Palestinians and Israel

Both sides won't rule out the possibility of violence as a power struggle arises. LOS ANGELES

NATIONAL LEAGUE Mets gauging interest in Piazza

The question is, who's willing and able to pay his $16 million salary. NEWSDAY KEY BISCAYNE,

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