Gusty Winds And Rain Knock Out Power

Hundreds were without power Friday morning after a strong storm system pushed through with gusty winds and rain.  West Penn Power reported more than 900 customers were without service at the height of the storm.  The hardest hit area was South Strabane Township with more than 340 customers without service.  More than one-hundred were without power in Cecil Township and Smith Township reported  about 77.  The outages were scattered throughout the county – with the City of Washington, West Finley, East Finley, Mt. Pleasant and Nottingham Townships also affected.  West Penn said they were hoping to have everyone back on line by early evening on Friday.