Behind the Headlines

Here is the Breaking News clip posted this morning at monroenews.com.

A powerful thunderstorm raced through Monroe County Monday night, causing power outtages, more downed tree limbs and a host of other problems.

The power outages were still in effect for many this morning, especially in south county. The busy Sterns-Secor Rd. intersection, for example, had only portable stop signs up at 6 a.m. and all of the area businesses were shuttered due to the the lack of power.

Homes in that area were also without electricity.

The storm began around 7:30 p.m. near the state line and was in the Monroe area about the same time. At least two house fires were reported, one in the City of Monroe and one in Frenchtown Township.