PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — Strong storms Thursday night caused damage across the viewing area, including in Deerfield Township, where residents reported significant issues.
“All of a sudden, we heard some cracking, and we looked out and this tree just kind of ripped it right out of the ground — it’s pretty crazy,” Andrew Hawkins said.
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Deerfield Township residents along State Route 224 are working to assess and clean up significant storm damage from severe weather Sept. 3.
Hawkins said he was working on a project at his girlfriend’s house when the storm blew through, ripping down a large oak tree at the base…