Lexington prison without power

Ponca City Now - June 23, 2016 2:12 pm

LEXINGTON, Okla. (AP) – The Oklahoma state prison in Lexington has been without power for five days after lightning struck a transformer.

The Lexington Assessment and Reception Center has had no electricity since Saturday.

A prison spokeswoman says power is expected to be restored by Thursday.

 

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