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FirstEnergy to Donate, Plant Nearly 1,000 Trees at Cleveland Metroparks Euclid Creek Reservation in October

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

CLEVELAND, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is coordinating with Cleveland Metroparks to donate and plant nearly 1,000 trees at the Euclid Creek Reservation this month. A variety of potted hardwood trees will be planted by employees of FirstEnergy during tree-planting events on Oct. 21 and Oct. 27. These events support the ongoing efforts to plant native trees within the 345-acre Euclid Creek Reservation, which is a popular attraction for hiking, fishing, biking and other recreational opportunities.

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  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is coordinating with Cleveland Metroparks to donate and plant nearly 1,000 trees at the Euclid Creek Reservation this month.
  • These events support the ongoing efforts to plant native trees within the 345-acre Euclid Creek Reservation, which is a popular attraction for hiking, fishing, biking and other recreational opportunities.
  • Since April 2021, FirstEnergy has donated and planted more than 30,000 trees throughout its six-state service territory, including nearly 5,000 throughout Cleveland Metroparks.
  • The Euclid Creek Reservation is named for Euclid Creek, which runs the length of the Metroparks.

Potomac Edison Hosts Tree Planting Events in October

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will be planting 650 trees at planting events throughout the company's Maryland service area during the month of October.

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  • WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will be planting 650 trees at planting events throughout the company's Maryland service area during the month of October.
  • FirstEnergy is donating the trees for the plantings as part of a larger company initiative to plant 20,000 trees in 2022.
  • Tree plantings and giveaways support FirstEnergy's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, promote the responsible use of natural resources and further the advancement of sustainable practices.
  • Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com , on Twitter @PotomacEdison , and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison .

FirstEnergy to Donate 1,600 Trees Across New Jersey in 2022

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Working with local community organizations, employees of FirstEnergy and Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a FirstEnergy subsidiary, volunteer to plant the donated trees, which include different species of maple, cedar and white oak, among others.

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  • Working with local community organizations, employees of FirstEnergy and Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a FirstEnergy subsidiary, volunteer to plant the donated trees, which include different species of maple, cedar and white oak, among others.
  • With their expertise, the trees are placed in locations that are safely away from power lines and other utility infrastructure.
  • "Planting trees is an important part of our commitment to sustainability," said James Fakult, president of FirstEnergy's New Jersey operations.
  • Since April 2021, FirstEnergy has donated and planted more than 17,000 trees throughout its five-state service territory.

West Penn Power Green Team to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with Tree Giveaway and Planting Events in Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

GREENSBURG, Pa., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will host tree giveaway and planting events in Jeanette and Ford City, respectively, on Earth Day, and will plant trees in Mount Pleasant Township on Arbor Day.

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  • GREENSBURG, Pa., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will host tree giveaway and planting events in Jeanette and Ford City, respectively, on Earth Day, and will plant trees in Mount Pleasant Township on Arbor Day.
  • The company is on track to plant more than 14,000 additional trees this spring.
  • Twenty raised garden beds also will be filled by the Green Team with a mix of fresh topsoil and compost.
  • West Penn Power serves approximately 725,000 customers in 24 counties within central and southwestern Pennsylvania.

FirstEnergy Set to Plant 20,000 Trees in 2022

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of its continued commitment to the environment and support of the communities it serves, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has set a goal to plant 20,000 trees throughout its service territory in 2022. About 10,000 of the trees will be planted over the next two weeks during events surrounding Earth Day and Arbor Day. The plan follows a successful 2021 in which the company far exceeded its goal of planting 10,000 trees before year's end.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of its continued commitment to the environment and support of the communities it serves, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has set a goal to plant 20,000 trees throughout its service territory in 2022.
  • About 10,000 of the trees will be planted over the next two weeks during events surrounding Earth Day and Arbor Day.
  • The plan follows a successful 2021 in which the company far exceeded its goal of planting 10,000 trees before year's end.
  • With a goal of enhancing community landscapes through the greenery, shade and other benefits offered by trees, FirstEnergy established this initiative in 2020 with an initial goal of planting 1,000 trees across its service territory.

Women In Trucking Association Announces 2022 Driver of the Year Finalists

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

PLOVER, Wis., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today three finalists for the 2022 Driver of the Year award sponsored by Walmart Transportation.

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  • PLOVER, Wis., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today three finalists for the 2022 Driver of the Year award sponsored by Walmart Transportation.
  • The 2022 Driver of the Year finalists are:
    Peggy Arnold, a company driver at Yellow Corporation for nearly 30 years.
  • She has always been up for a challenge and worked in a variety of roles such as hostler driver, management, pick-up and delivery driver, and road driver.
  • The winner will be announced at the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event hosted by WIT on Friday, March 25 at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY.
    About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.