Splat Gun Driveby Leads to Death of 17-Year-Old
AKRON, OH – A splat gun driveby shooting led to a fight that killed 17-year-old Ethan Ling at an Akron Park last Thursday, police reported today. After shooting the water and gel-based…
FirstEnergy Commences Cash Tender Offer for up to $800 Million Aggregate Purchase Price of Certain of Its Outstanding Notes
AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (“FirstEnergy”) (NYSE: FE) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) up to the maximum combined aggregate…
FirstEnergy Holds Annual Meeting, Announces New Board Leadership
President and CEO Steven E. Strah addresses shareholders John W. Somerhalder elected Board chair Lisa Winston Hicks elected lead independent director AKRON, Ohio, May 17, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) President…
U.S. Marshals and Local Partners Receive Attorney General’s Award
Cleveland, OH – United States Marshal Peter Elliott is pleased to announce that members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio and their law enforcement and community partners are recipients of…
Ohio Edison Invests Nearly $22 Million in Tree Trimming Efforts to Reinforce Electric System During Severe Weather
Work includes trimming along nearly 4,800 miles of power lines in 2022 AKRON, Ohio, May 3, 2022 — Ohio Edison, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company, is conducting tree trimming and…
Elyria Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Ammunition After Discharging Weapon During Altercation
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury returned a guilty verdict on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, against Defendant Jeffery Grandberry, 38, of Elyria, Ohio, following a two-day trial…
FirstEnergy Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Reports first quarter GAAP earnings of $0.51 per share and operating (non-GAAP) earnings of $0.60 per share, in line with guidance midpoint Building on transformational initiatives to deliver strong operational and financial…
FirstEnergy Set to Plant 20,000 Trees in 2022
Company aims to exceed its 2021 accomplishment of approximately 17,000 trees planted AKRON, Ohio, April 20, 2022 — In support of its continued commitment to the environment and support of the communities…
Driveby Shooting Turns into Gunfight That Left Woman Dead
AKRON, OH – A 21-year-old woman was struck in the back of the head during a shootout between a drive-by shooter and a group of individuals who returned fire. She was placed…
Cleveland Man Previously Sentenced to Life Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Possession of a Firearm as a Felon
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts on Thursday, April 14, 2022, against Defendant Andre Badley, 49, of Cleveland, Ohio, following a four-day trial before…
FirstEnergy to Webcast First Quarter Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio, April 14, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the first quarter of 2022 after markets close on Thursday, April 21. These results will be discussed…
BETMGM SIGNS SOFTBALL SUPERSTAR AJ ANDREWS AS BRAND AMBASSADOR
First female Gold Glove winner joins sports betting leader JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 31, 2022 — BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced today the signing of AJ Andrews,…
FirstEnergy Promotes Ernest N. Maley to Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Digital enablement and strong cybersecurity the focus for company’s IT department AKRON, Ohio, March 28, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Ernest (Ernie) N. Maley has been promoted to…
FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Unchanged Common Stock Dividend
AKRON, Ohio, March 15, 2022 — The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend…
FirstEnergy Contributes $1 Million to Venture Capital Organization to Support Minority Businesses in Northeast Ohio
AKRON, Ohio, March 9, 2022 — To help expand and grow minority-owned businesses in northeast Ohio, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced a $1 million contribution to UBIZ Venture Capital, a small…
Titusville Woman Pleads Guilty in Meth Conspiracy
ERIE, Pa. – A resident of Titusville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Kimberly Ann Gesin,…
Task Force Arrests 3 Homicide Suspects in 36 Hours
Atlanta, GA – The U.S. Marshals Service, Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, in conjunction with the Atlanta Police Department, State of Georgia SWAT Team, and the North Metro SWAT Team, arrested three…
Ohio man admits to drug charge
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Reuben Jahmell Dauntez Donald, of Akron, Ohio, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Donald, 29, pleaded guilty today to one count of…
Former Home Healthcare Aide to Serve Jail Time for Stealing $50k from Elderly Client
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 26-year-old Gregory E. Dread of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 6 months of incarceration followed…
Sissonville Man Sentenced for Role in Meth Conspiracy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Sissonville man was sentenced today to two years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents…