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Sweet Release
November 14, 2025
As powerful pollinators, butterflies are imperative for the growth of flowers, trees and crops. Unfortunately, they are becoming rarer around the world as populations dwindle due to deforestation, pesticide use and weather extremes. To help rebuild their numbers, FirstEnergy’s Green Teams partnered with several organizations to sponsor, support and participate in local community release events…
People Behind the Power: Clayton Rump
November 12, 2025
Meet Clayton! As we honor Veterans Day, we’re proud to spotlight Clayton, a member of our supply chain team who’s been with FirstEnergy for nearly four years — and served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2004, including time in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Clayton shares, “I am proud to contribute to an…
FirstEnergy Honored with Leadership Partner Apple Award
November 7, 2025
We’re proud to share that we were recognized with the Leadership Partner Apple Award from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, an honor that highlights our long-standing commitment to community service and hunger relief. FirstEnergy is one of the Foodbank’s Guiding Partners, and we have consistently demonstrated leadership through both financial support and volunteerism. In 2024 alone,…
A Fond Farewell to Louie the Lightning Bug
November 2, 2025
Some characters make brief appearances in our lives. Others leave a lasting impression. Louie the Lightning Bug has been part of the FirstEnergy story and many utility companies nationwide for decades. After 50 years of service, Louie is officially retiring his wings. Looking Back Originally created by Alabama Power, Louie was designed to help teach…
Steep Hills, Unshakeable Spirit
November 1, 2025
The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon runs on the energy of volunteers — and this year, thanks to our employees, participation nearly tripled! They helped kick off the week by packing more than 6,500 food bags to help runners refuel after crossing the finish line and assisting runners at the Health & Fitness Expo. On race day, employees…
Service Anniversaries for November 2025
November 1, 2025
Check out the list of November’s service anniversaries.
People Behind the Power: Eric Jonke
October 29, 2025
Meet Eric! With 33 years under his belt, Eric is a Supervisor of Asset Information. He plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency and reliability of data across certain data systems. He enjoys leveraging new technologies to design and deploy interactive analytical dashboards and reporting, which have helped transform how FirstEnergy interprets data…