A Center Township couple is working to recover from a June 28 fire that destroyed a building and a large amount of product at their lumberyard/sawmill at Route 308 and Mahood Road in Clay Township on June 28.

A Center Township couple is working to recover from a June 28 fire that destroyed a building and a large amount of product at their lumberyard/sawmill at Route 308 and Mahood Road in Clay Township.

The blaze swept through a Quonset hut-style building at Minick Tree Service and Slabs. The building contained lumber cut for tables, bars, benches, decks, sheds and other needs.

Also lost in the building was equipment, including three kilns used to dry the wood, tools and a large planer.

The Minicks did not have insurance on the property. They estimated damage at around $100,000.

The owners are holding a “Small Business Recovery Sale” on Friday and Saturday to raise funds to help replace equipment that was lost.

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