TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - Nearly 10,000 residents in Trumbull County, as well as Ashtabula County, will soon see improved electrical services thanks to major grid upgrades nearing completion.

According to a press release from FirstEnergy, American Transmission Systems Inc. (ATSI) has rebuilt an 11.5-mile high-voltage transmission line to reduce outages and speed up restoration times during disruptions.

"We know how frustrating power outages can be, especially in rural areas where repairs can take longer. This project is about helping to keep the electricity flowing reliably during uncontrollable events like severe weather or car accidents and making life a little easier for our customers," said FirstEnergy spokesperson Lauren Siburkis.

The nearly $19 million project will replace aging infr

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