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Power outages in Lakewood and Parma, affecting thousands in Cuyahoga County, have been resolved. A state lawmaker plans to meet with FirstEnergy to address recurring outages on the west side of Lakewood. The meeting aims to discuss solutions for the repeated power disruptions in the area.
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Ohio Lawmaker to Address Repeated Power Outages with FirstEnergy
On June 30, 2025, Ohio State Representative Michael Skindell announced an upcoming meeting with FirstEnergy executives to discuss the persistent power outages affecting residents in Lakewood and the west side of Cuyahoga County. The discussions were prompted by numerous complaints from constituents regarding disruptions in electrical service. Recently, a significant number of residents experienced blackouts due to repeated outages, with thousands left without power during peak times, which raised concerns about FirstEnergy’s infrastructure and service reliability.
In response to growing dissatisfaction, Skindell emphasized the need for transparency from FirstEnergy regarding their plans to upgrade or maintain the electrical grid to prevent future incidents. The meeting aims to hold the utility company accountable for their service issues and discuss potential remediation strategies. Skindell believes that frequent outages signify a deeper issue within FirstEnergy's operations and management practices.