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ABERDEEN — Locals heard a loud crack and then found a transformer on fire. A transformer blew out Locust Street off of U.S. 52 at approximately 8:20 p.m. The Aberdeen Fire Department responded to the call at about 8:30 p.m. “We aren’t sure of the cause yet but everyone needs…

RIPLEY, Ohio | An American Electric Power billing error has hit Ripley officials in the pocket book. According to Ripley Administrator Pete Renshaw, AEP Ohio included a capacity charge this year for municipalities and corporations that purchase energy on the wholesale market. But AEP apparently forgot to include those charges…

FOSTER | Work at the Meldahl Dam hydroelectric plant construction is right on schedule, officials said on Friday. “We are about 25 percent into it,” said Tom Leibham, site representative for City of Hamilton, Ohio, which is in charge of the project. Commercial operation of the plant will begin in…

With increases in electric bills showing up this month, consumers should know there are several options available when faced with a disconnection notice or a dramatic increase in their electric bill, according according to state utility commissions. Utility experts agree, the first thing a customer must do is call their…