May 12, 2004

PPL blames a squirrel for a power outage in parts of Northumberland County. Some 9,100 homes and businesses lost electricity about 8:45 Wednesday morning. A PPL spokesperson said a squirrel got into a sub-station.

Parts of Coal Township and Shamokin were without service most of Wednesday morning. Service was expected to be restored by noon Wednesday.

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