UPDATE: Duke Energy Restores Power in Aurora Neighborhood

Thursday, May 26th, 2022 11:08am

Power lines were downed during a Wednesday night storm in the area of Woodlawn Avenue.

Photo provided by Duke Energy.

UPDATE: Power was restored as of 4:00 a.m.

(Aurora, Ind.) - Duke Energy crews are continuing to work to restore power for some Aurora customers.

An outage occurred Wednesday night when several power lines were downed in the area of Woodlawn Avenue and Deborah Drive.

According to Duke Energy, their transmission and distribution took a direct hit.

Originally, over 90 customers were without power, but as of Thursday morning only 32 households remain without power.

“There is an immense amount of work which needs to be done in order to pick up the rest of these customers,” said a Duke Energy spokesperson. “We have both Duke and contractors working side by side to get this work completed.”

Duke Energy estimates all power will be restored by 8:00 p.m. Thursday.

The estimated restoration time could change based on today’s forecast which is calling for more rain and winds.

Events

Pioneer Day BBQ
Free food and games! Come celebrate Pioneer Day on Saturday, July 24th at 11:00am with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 6168 Martha Dr N, Aurora, IN 47001. Free food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and drinks. Free games include a kickball game, sack races, rock throwing competition, badminton, and kubb. Bring a friend and have some fun!
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Hillforest House Museum
Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!
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