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Need a Transformer Repaired – Who You Gonna Call? FirstEnergy has three Transformer Repair Shops with highly-skilled personnel who can tackle a variety of issues. In addition to the Ebensburg site, the shops are located in Connellsville, Pa., and at the Miles Service Center in Cleveland. Repair shop employees can work with our Lines and…

FirstEnergy continues to encourage employees to get vaccinated to protect themselves and those around them from the spread of COVID-19. To assist with this effort, a vaccine clinic recently was held at the Reading-Pottsville Pike location in Reading, Pa., and 54 employees took advantage of the opportunity. “We’re glad we could offer this important health…

For the third consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been recognized by DiversityInc as one of the top utilities in the nation for its workforce diversity and inclusion initiatives. The company was also included on DiversityInc’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Philanthropy lists for the first time. “Being named to three of DiversityInc’s…

Bennett Gaines, senior vice president, Corporate Services, and chief information officer (CIO), and Gary Benz, senior vice president, Strategy, have elected to retire. “Bennett’s leadership over the years has guided the company’s ongoing advancement in many critical areas, and his high performance standards will continue to serve the company well,” said Steve Strah, president and CEO. “And as the first…

FirstEnergy’s BETA Lab Fire & Safety Services group urges employees to act on a recent product recall involving Kidde TruSense smoke alarms and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. If your home has one of the recalled devices, take steps immediately to replace it. While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the affected devices may fail…

The following Ohio Edison/Penn Power employees were recognized for their safety achievements. Receiving the President’s Safety Excellence Award: New Castle – Seventy-six employees achieved one year of OSHA-free work on April 8. The group also has driven three years without a controllable motor vehicle accident (CMVA). Bargaining-unit members are represented by Utility Workers Union of America…

Each year the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio (GSNEO) recognizes 10 women who go above and beyond to make our communities better places to live and work, with a Women of Distinction Award. This year’s honorees included Lorna Wisham, vice president, Corporate Affairs and Community Involvement, and president, FirstEnergy Foundation. Lorna said she was honored to…