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Blanchard Battles the Blackout

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As if this week's scorching heat wasn't enough, some had an even more daunting problem.

A brutal hail storm cut power to everyone in Blanchard for the last two days.

Their power finally came back on around three this afternoon.

But nearly two days without lights -- or busy cash registers -- has caused some financial damage.

9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Jake Johnson stopped into town earlier today.

They have more on how Blanchard battled the blackout.