2,500 customers in Sugarcreek area without power; no estimate when it will be restored - Finnoexpert

Fallen tree knocks out power to 2,500 in Sugarcreek area - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – American Electric Power crews spent much of Thursday working to get the lights back on in Sugarcreek. A large tree fell across a transmission line shortly before 8 a.m. and knocked out service for about 2,500 customers, closing many businesses for the day. The power was back on by 5 p.m. AEP’s Matt Bennett says crews had to deal with steep terrain to replace a 32-foot crossarm holding conductors that snapped. H…

2,500 customers in Sugarcreek area without power; no estimate when it will be restored - Finnoexpert

SUGARCREEK ‒ About 2,500 AEP Ohio customers are without power in the village of Sugarcreek and the surrounding area after a tree fell on a transmission line and damaged equipment. AEP crews are on the scene making repairs, according to Patrick Pratt, a spokesman for the company. The incident happened around 7:40 a.m. There is no estimate when the power will be back on. Mayor Walt Wilson said the damage to the transmission line occurred in the vi…