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The Ohio Power Siting Board will review a revised power line proposal by American Transmission Systems, a FirstEnergy subsidiary, after an initial rejection in 2022. The updated 6.25-mile, 138-kilovolt project will connect Riverbend and Lincoln Park substations in Youngstown and Campbell, serving 15,000 customers.

Construction is projected to start in November 2027 at a cost of $27 million, with completion by December 2028. The project will create temporary jobs and generate approximately $4.1 million in annual local taxes. Public meetings were held to address community concerns about the project.