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A major upgrade is underway in East Akron that is set to make electric service more reliable and resilient for about 12,000 Ohio Edison customers, including Summa Akron City Hospital. American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary, is expanding and modernizing an East Akron substation to help reduce the number of outages and…

FirstEnergy announced that Christopher (Chris) Lopez is joining our organization as Vice President of Labor Relations, starting on July 28. Chris will report to Karen McClendon, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Chris brings with him more than 30 years of extensive expertise in labor and employment law, litigation and corporate legal strategy. He has held senior leadership…

Karen Kinslow has been named Vice President of Pennsylvania Operations, effective July 28. She will report to John Hawkins, President, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania. Karen will oversee the delivery of safe, reliable electricity to more than two million customers across the state. She will also be responsible for the operational strategy that delivers on an improved customer experience. Her…

A local child and family have reason to celebrate after experiencing a rare guardian angel sighting on earth – in the form of Ohio Edison’s very own Mike Daniels. Mike was on assignment at an apartment complex in Richwood, Ohio, when he spotted a potentially dangerous situation in his midst – unfolding right before his…

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Eight employees volunteered at the annual Ohio & Erie Canalway Fishing Derby held May 29 in Akron, Ohio, where they helped inner-city youth bait hooks, use bobbers and cast – plus connect with each other and nature. Rooted in environmental education and stewardship, the free event gave local elementary school children a priceless opportunity to…

You’ve been making a true difference in our local communities – and we’re sharing your recent stories of goodwill, volunteerism and stewardship in action. Camp Manatoc Several FirstEnergy employees volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America Great Trail Council at Camp Manatoc Scout Reservation* in Peninsula, Ohio. One group cleaned up an area that had overgrown…