Downed tree knocks out power, closes Richard Allen Preparatory, Salem Ave campus

More than 300 customers were without power after a tree came crashing down on Neal Avenue this morning, according to a Dayton Power and Light spokesperson.

Police on the scene reported power outages after the tree fell around 3:15 a.m., according to reports. Richard Allen Preparatory, Salem Avenue campus, is closed due to the outage, school officials said.