ASHLAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The cr  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, April 27 -- GE Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: On a summer morning in 2008, Suma MN walked through the doors of GE Aerospace's John F. Welch Technology Centre in Bengaluru, India, to begin her career as an engineer. That same day, she also joined GE's Women's Network, an employee resource group that fosters the retention and promotion of women at the company. "I grew up in a very small village and was the first resident, male or f  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 27 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following statement on April 26, 2024: * * * Leaders of the Ohio Democratic Caucus, the Franklin County House and Senate delegation and the Jewish Caucus released the following statement concerning the overnight protests and arrests on the campus of the Ohio State University. "Protecting our democracy is among our highest duties as legislators and elected officials. The freedoms of speech, assembly, and expression outlined in the Fir  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release: Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland will benefit from Federal funding to strengthen the region's environmental sustainability and expand existing solar energy programs. Growth Opportunity Partners (Growth Opps), announced the agency's award for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) grant under the Solar for All program to lead the Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition's initiative. The grant, totaling $15  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 25 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release: Fifth Third Bank's Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer, and Kevin P. Lavender, head of commercial banking, have been named to Savoy Magazine's 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America list. This special issue highlights a dynamic group of CEOs, COOs and top executives who exemplify exceptional leadership and influence in the corporate world. A member of the enterprise committee, Gibso  more

AKRON, Ohio, April 27 (TNSres) -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today reported first quarter 2024 GAAP earnings of $253 million, or $0.44 per basic and diluted share, on revenue of $3.3 billion. This compares to first quarter 2023 GAAP earnings of $292 million, or $0.51 per basic and diluted share, on revenue of $3.2 billion. GAAP results include the impact of special items listed below. Operating (non-GAAP) earnings for the first  more

AKRON, Ohio, April 23 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: In support of its continued commitment to the environment and the communities it serves, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has set a goal to plant more than 25,000 trees throughout its service territory in 2024., Nearly 17,000 trees are expected to be planted in the month of April around Earth Day and Arbor Day. The plan follows a successful 2023 in which the company reached a new high of more than 25,000 trees planted. As part  more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 27 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release: Four Sinclair Community College students are being recognized for their excellence in academics, leadership, and community service as part of the 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team. Sinclair Community College students chosen for the 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team: * Robert Schultz - 1st Team * Robert Schatzer - 2nd Team * Meagan Gegner - 3rd Team * Angelica Serrato - 3rd Team Sinclair's honorees are members of P  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: By Mike Switzer In 2020, Nationwide led the industry with the launch of an entire suite of in-plan protected retirement solutions to help employer-sponsored retirement plan participants convert their savings into protected income they won't outlive in retirement. Now Nationwide will accelerate adoption of these solutions by being the first in the industry to allow plan sponsors to automatically default participa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Bernie Moreno said he "would have opposed" the bipartisan plan that includes the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, a bipartisan bill with "widespread support from law enforcement groups" that would curb the flow of fentanyl across the southern border by cracking down on the chemical suppliers in China and drug traffickers in Mexico. Moreno also opposed the bipartisan border security bill, which was endorsed by border patrol   more

BEREA, Ohio, April 27 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: The annual Ovation celebration put an exclamation point on 2023-24 Baldwin Wallace student achievement. The end of the academic year at Baldwin Wallace University marks a time to celebrate diligent work, innovation, creativity and exceptional achievements. The Ovation Day of Excellence, held this year on April 25, showcased original scholarly and creative projects, performances and research. Ovation, open to all BW  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 27 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release: A celebration and fountain activation marked the official reopening today of Lytle Park following a comprehensive renovation led by the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners with funding support from Western & Southern Financial Group and other sources. This project represents the latest iteration of the park, originally necessary due to the Ohio Department of Tr  more