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They may not bear tomatoes themselves, but small, flowering tree species – such as the Spicebush, Sweetspire and Witch-hazel – are important for fostering healthy pollinator populations. And thriving pollinators are necessary for growing gorgeous tomato plants, which were the focus of West Virginia’s most recent celebratory fete held in Fairmont: the 15th Annual Tomato Festival…

Many stories of camaraderie and community surfaced during the historic Ohio storm that occurred Aug. 6, but these heroic acts performed by four employees of The Illuminating Company take top honors for embodying bravery, integrity and courage under pressure. Parma house fire rescue Meter Workers Sean Groom and Rob Cecil, along with Distribution Technician Brian Green, were guardian angels…

We are replacing and upgrading equipment at eight transmission substations in our Mon Power service area to help prevent or minimize the impact of power outages for more than 13,000 customers who are served by high-voltage power lines connected to the substations. The work builds upon system enhancements completed at several other substations last year…

JCP&L has installed 64 artificial, free-standing bat roosts along two transmission rights-of-way that run through Warren, Morris and Union counties as part of our ongoing efforts to protect endangered species near electrical infrastructure. This work is part of a collaborative research study with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) aimed at providing additional habitat for…

Electrical devices are essential for our daily lives, but they can pose potential hazards to our beloved pets. From mischievous puppies to curious cats, furry companions may find themselves in dangerous situations when they nibble on electrical cords or nose around outlets instead of tussling with their favorite chew toys. One of the most common…

It takes a lot of courage, focus and collaboration to safely restore power following a major storm impacting more than half-a-million customers with widespread damage. But that’s what our employees, contractors, mutual assistance partners and support personnel did following the Aug. 6 storm in Ohio. It also takes sincere patience on our customers’ part to wait…

In response to last week’s unprecedented storms and widespread power outages, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) and its more than 1,000 partner agencies have been working hard to ensure that all individuals in our service area have access to food and resources. Thanks to a $100,000 donation from the FirstEnergy Foundation, the GCFB is…