Power Restored Across Mahoning & Shenango Valley

Outage affected over 2,000 customers but was resolved within a day

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:09am

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A power outage on March 26 left over 2,000 customers without electricity in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The outage impacted multiple counties, with Campbell, Ohio and Jamestown Borough, Pennsylvania being the hardest hit areas. However, utility companies were able to quickly restore power, with the number of outages dropping from over 1,100 to just 31 in Mahoning County by the next morning.

Why it matters

The power outage highlighted the fragility of regional infrastructure and the need for coordinated emergency response, as the impact was felt across multiple counties. It also underscored the importance of investing in resilient power grids to minimize disruptions to communities during extreme weather or other crises.

The details

The power outage on March 26 left 835 customers without power in Campbell, Ohio and 805 customers affected in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, with Jamestown Borough being the hardest hit area. However, by the next morning, the number of outages had plummeted to just 56 across all five affected counties, with Mahoning County seeing the number drop from 1,107 to 31, mostly in Boardman Township.

  • The power outage occurred on Thursday, March 26.
  • Power was largely restored by Friday morning.

The players

Mahoning County

A county in Ohio where the power outage impacted 835 customers, with Campbell being the epicenter.

Mercer County

A county in Pennsylvania where the power outage affected 805 customers, with Jamestown Borough being the hardest hit area.

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The takeaway

The power outage in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys underscores the need for investment in resilient infrastructure and coordinated regional emergency response to minimize the impact of such disruptions on local communities. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of our power grid and the importance of proactive measures to ensure reliable access to electricity, especially during extreme weather events.