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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Oct. 16: Fire Log, Redding Pats Coach and Debate
Mansfield head coach Michael Redding named Pats Head Coach of the Week.
1. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 13 mph.
2. Mansfield Hornets head coach Michael Redding has been named this week's New England Patriots Coach of the Week after his 200th win in Mansfield. Click here to read more.
3. Click here to read the latest Fire Log. Last week saw a fire at the Longhorn Steakhouse and a bunch of vehicle collisions.
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4. Toyota has issued a massive recall this week due to a problem with their vehicles that could start a car fire. It's the automaker's largest recall since the sudden acceleration recalls in 2009 and 2010. Consumers reported smelling smoke, and within seconds there were flames coming from the driver's side door.
5. Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren are neck and neck in the latest polls right now.When those polled were asked "If the 2012 Election for the U.S. Senate were held today, would you vote for Republican Scott Brown or Democrat Elizabeth Warren?" 49 percent chose Warren while 47 percent chose Brown. Click here to read more.
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