'Worst Since 2012': 226,000 still without power in Ohio after major windstorm - WSYX
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Major windstorm leaves 226,000 Ohio residents without power in worst outage since 2012.
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If you live in Ohio, you may be among 226,000 residents currently without electricity.
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A major windstorm left 226,000 Ohio residents without power in what officials are calling the worst outage since 2012. The widespread blackouts are affecting communities across the state following the severe weather event. Power companies are working to restore electricity to the affected areas, though no timeline for full restoration has been provided.
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Power companies are working to restore electricity to affected Ohio communities.
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