Published: 9/1/2012

FirstEnergy Solutions offers cash to new users

BLADE STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES

Residents and businesses throughout Ohio have the opportunity to win cash through a giveaway sponsored by FirstEnergy Solutions, which is making the prize available to those who contract to receive its electric power.

Under the giveaway program of the subsidiary of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp., eight residential winners will receive $25,000 each, and each winner's local school district will receive an unrestricted $50,000. Also, eight Ohio businesses will win $50,000 each.

From now until Oct. 31, each eligible Ohio resident or business that enrolls in an electric generation offer will automatically be entered into the giveaway. The company has additional details at www.thanksamillionohio.com.

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