High court ruling looms as Florida recount continues
Candidates await decision after Election Day as George W Bush and Al Gore hover over Florida Supreme Court. Lawyers say time is running out while three Democratic counties finish manual recounts. Judge Tepin rejects ballot-by-ballot minutiae and keeps standards for review in doubt. Chief Justice Wells calls the session historic and vital to the nation and state.
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Wellington couple counts Florida ballots in Broward recount
Breioon Wray and Mary Jane Swank, a Wellington pair, traveled to Broward County Florida to observe the presidential recount. They reported on the intense scrutiny of ballots and the unexpected proximity to history as a reporter from a cable news network covered the scene.
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Snow Buries Buffalo in Historic Storm Turmoil
Thousands of workers and students faced a city paralyzed by two feet of snow in Buffalo New York. Nonessential travel was banned under a state of emergency as abandoned vehicles clogged streets. Emergency crews labored overnight with Rural Metro Medical Services reporting ambulances on shift nearly 24 hours. Mayor Anthony Masiello urged patience while National Guard units aided the city’s dig out efforts. Snow continued with a forecast of more accumulation and a closed stretch of the New York State Thruway between Buffalo and Rochester.
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Area Snow Showers Forecast With Light Accumulation
Forecast for our area calls for snow showers today with 1 to 2 inches by evening and highs in the mid 20s. Tonight snow showers flip to flurries with a low near 20. Wednesday brings more snow showers and some accumulation with highs in the upper 20s. Thanksgiving will see a few flurries early Thursday and a high near 30. Space National W orogest Frank Kiettyka. Delaware Avenue traffic into downtown Buffalo remains solidly packed after a major snow storm paralyzed the city this morning.
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Plan to keep Oberlin hospital open in short term
Oberlin City and Community Health Partners unveil a plan to keep Oberlin Medical Center open with an 18 month delay on electricity payments, potential $300 000 relief, and a review of options after the period. CHPartners would manage the hospital with up to $2 million of operating support, while another option would transfer ownership of the hospital property to the medical center for a $2 million sale to Oberlin College. A public forum is set for 7:30 pm at Oberlin City Hall to gather resident reaction.
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Pittsfield man dies in farm equipment accident
Daniel McConnell, 47, of 10788 state Route 58, died after being entangled in a feeding and cleaning device used on his corn wagon at his Pittsfield Township farm. The body was found by his father Norman McConnell. County Coroner Paul Matus said death was instant from severe multiple trauma. The couple had just celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary and planned holidays. neighbors noted farm work is highly dangerous.
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Ben & Jerry's names new chief as founders face exit
Unilever appointed Yves Couette to lead Ben & Jerry’s in Monipeier Vi as Perry Odah departs. Perry Cohen and Jerry Greenfield express disappointment while remaining on the board and still employed. Unilever says it has the legal right to run the company and notes its social pledge endures.
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