MANSFIELD — No decision has been made on the return of weekend speed bumps to the “Miracle Mile” on Park Avenue West. Yet. “We are still monitoring the situation on Park Avenue,” said Keith Porch, the City of Mansfield’s safety service director. “Obviously, once we get into nicer weather, if it starts to get crazy, […]
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Speed bumps, ‘cruising’ law led to quiet summer on Mansfield’s ‘Miracle Mile’
MANSFIELD — It was a far quieter summer this year on the “Miracle Mile,” likely due to the installation of weekend speed bumps on the area along Park Avenue West between Home and Trimble roads. Safety Service Director Keith Porch told City Council on Tuesday evening accidents, reported incidents, calls for service, car stops and […]
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News Man Weekly: Speed bumps, new duties and Safety Service Director Keith Porch
MANSFIELD — The 11th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by City of Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch for the second part of a two-part discussion. On this week’s show, Porch talks […]
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News Man Weekly Podcast: Cannabis, cruising & Safety Service Director Keith Porch
MANSFIELD — The 10th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by City of Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch for the first of a two-part discussion. The second part of the discussion will […]
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News Man Weekly: West Park Shopping Center, Main Street and roundabouts
MANSFIELD — The second episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. This week, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell sits down with City of Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry to talk about a litany of local issues during a 40-minute chat. The mayor marks her sixth-month in office this week and she and Hunnell […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry will be next week’s guest
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry is six months into her first term as the mayor of Mansfield. On Tuesday, she will talk about her first 180 days in office during an interview on the News Man Weekly podcast at Richland Source. The mayor will join Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell to discuss all aspects of […]
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Open Source: ‘Bump’y weekends planned on Mansfield’s Miracle Mile this summer
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader comment submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. “(I am) glad to see common sense prevailed (and quite the outpouring of emails, I’m sure) in having the (Park Avenue […]
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Time to adjust: Mansfield police delay enforcement of ‘cruising’ law until July 1
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police are giving residents another month to adjust to a new law aimed at reducing “cruising” on the so-called “Miracle Mile” portion of Park Avenue West. The new ordinance was approved by City Council on May 7, aimed at limiting repeat vehicle traffic on Friday and Saturday nights between 8 p.m. and […]
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Mansfield City Council votes to curb ‘Miracle Mile’ weekend cruising
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday decided to wave a red flag on weekend “cruising” on the so-called “Miracle Mile” section of Park Avenue West. Legislation that’s been percolating in some form or another for several months was not scheduled for a vote until May 21. Only a second read was planned Tuesday. But […]
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Busy evening ahead: 19 pieces of legislation await Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — Continued discussion on a “Miracle Mile” cruising crackdown. Resurfacing work at the Clear Fork Reservoir. Initial work on the 2025 water main replacement program. Improvements on Ohio 13 from U.S. 30 to South Airport Road. And 15 other pieces of legislation, including a moratorium on recreational marijuana dispensaries. It’s going to be a […]