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Sporadic Power Outage in Cumberland

March 13th, 2015 by WCBC Radio

Approximately 1,800 customers in Cumberland without power Friday afternoon as the result of a circuit problem in the Bedford Street area. Bedford Street, Bedford Road, Henderson Avenue as well as Greene Street are the areas impacted. Potomac Edison crews are on the scene attempting to solve the problem and restore power. 

Because of the power outage, Children's Medical Group closed shortly after 1pm.  Allegany High School was also impacted.  According to school officials, the emergency lights came on in the school and students continued to move through the day as usual. As of approximately 1:55, power was restored to Allegany.

 

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