Member Spotlight

American Municipal Power has more than 130 Members that represent a broad cross-section of the public power community. AMP’s Member spotlights provide more in-depth information about the history and operations of individual Members.

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Columbus, Ohio

    Published June 2013 The City of Columbus has a niche for whatever pace of life suits your mood – from…

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    Lodi, Ohio

    Published October 2012 The Village of Lodi has retained the charm and flavor of a country village. Lodi is located…

  • Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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    Quakertown, Pennsylvania

    Published April 2016 The Borough of Quakertown spans two square miles, but what it lacks in size, it makes up…

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    Marshall, Michigan 2022

    By Zachary Hoffman – manager of communications and publications In their book Images of American: Marshall, authors Susan Collins and…

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    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

    Founded in 1812, the City of Cuyahoga Falls is best known for its series of Cuyahoga River waterfalls that run…

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    Martinsville, Virginia

    Published April 2013 Martinsville is a place of beautiful surroundings. Destinations such as Philpott Lake, Fairy Stone State Park, Smith…

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    Royalton, Pennsylvania

    Published March 2014 What is now the Borough of Royalton was originally home to several groups of American Indians, including…

  • Marshall, Michigan
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    Marshall, Michigan

    Published May 2014 Named in honor of Chief Justice John Marshall of Virginia, who served in office from 1801-1835, the…

  • Deshler, Ohio
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    Deshler, Ohio

    Published January 2017 The Village of Deshler is located in Henry County in northwest Ohio. Originally named Portage following the…

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    Milan, Ohio

    The Village of Milan, Ohio is best known as the birthplace of Thomas Alva Edison, who not only invented the…

  • St. Clairsville, Ohio
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    St. Clairsville, Ohio

    Published March 2015 Located about 11 miles from the Ohio River in the rugged hills of eastern Ohio, St. Clairsville…

  • Danville, Virginia
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    Danville, Virginia

    The City of Danville is situated along the Dan River in south-central Virginia along the Virginia-North Carolina border. The city…

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    Dover, Ohio

    Published May 2010 The City of Dover, Ohio, located in Tuscarawas County, is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of its…

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    Napoleon, Ohio

    The City of Napoleon, located in Northwest Ohio, is the county seat of Henry County. The city of 9,300 residents…

  • Wadsworth, Ohio
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    Wadsworth, Ohio

    Published January 2016 Founded in 1814, Wadsworth, Ohio, was named for Revolutionary War hero General Elijah Wadsworth, who owned a…

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    Danville, Virginia 2023

    By Tucker King – communications intern Once known as a center for tobacco and textiles production, Danville has become much…

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    Duncannon, Pennsylvania

    Published February 2010 Duncannon, Pa., as council member and local historian Fred Lauster likes to say, "is the spot where…

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    New Bremen, Ohio

    Published December 2011 While New Bremen, Ohio, is a village focused on shaping a prosperous future, it has never lost…

  • Wapakoneta, Ohio
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    Wapakoneta, Ohio

    Published October 2019 On July 20, 1969, at 10:56 p.m., Neil Armstrong uttered one of the most famous sentences in…

  • Philippi, West Virginia
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    Philippi, West Virginia

    When the City of Philippi hosted the first Lurch Fest in August 2021, City Manager Jeremy Drennen wasn't entirely sure…

  • Edgerton, Ohio
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    Edgerton, Ohio

    Published June 2015 The Village of Edgerton was officially incorporated in 1865 and is celebrating its 150th birthday July 20-26,…

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    New Martinsville, West Virginia

    Published February 2011 As AMP constructs three hydroelectric facilities on the Ohio River, it's nothing new for one of its…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Westerville, Ohio

    Published July 2012 Named for New York natives Matthew and Peter Westervelt, who bought 890 acres of land in 1816…

  • Berea, Kentucky
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    Berea, Kentucky

    By Zachary Hoffman – manager of communications and publications It is said that the past often paints a picture of…

  • Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
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    Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

    Published January 2015 The Borough of Ellwood City is located in the southern most portion of Lawrence County, about 40…

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    New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

    Published September 2013 This year marks the sesquicentennial of New Wilmington Borough. The town was established in 1797-98 and was…

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    Williamstown, Kentucky

    Published July 2012 The City of Williamstown, located in northern Kentucky with easy access to Lexington, Louisville and Greater Cincinnati,…

  • Amherst, Ohio
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    Amherst, Ohio

    Published December 2014 The first land clearing in the Amherst area was completed by Jacob Shupe in 1811. Shupe built…

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    Elmore, Ohio

    Published October 2013 The Village of Elmore is a family-friendly community that has maintained its small-town atmosphere, while still being…

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    Niles, Ohio

    Published January 2013 The City of Niles prides itself as a place that offers "big city" amenities, but with a…

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    Zelienople, Pennsylvania

    Published June 2011 The Borough of Zelienople, Pennsylvania is located in Western Butler County and was incorporated into a Borough…

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    Bedford, Virginia

    Published July 2011 Located in west-central Virginia, about 200 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., Bedford is a city that honors…

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    Ephrata, Pennsylvania

    Published February 2013 Ephrata Borough is the location of choice in northern Lancaster County. The borough offers an outstanding variety…

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    Oak Harbor, Ohio

    Published June 2014 The Village of Oak Harbor, Ohio, located in the hub of the industrial Midwest, grew from land…

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    Berlin, Pennsylvania

    The Borough of Berlin, Pennsylvania is located approximately 75 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and is the oldest community in Somerset…

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    Front Royal, Virginia

    Published August 2012 As the northern gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, in northwestern Virginia, the Town of Front Royal sits…

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    Oberlin, Ohio

    Published July 2013 The history of the City of Oberlin is filled with strong alliances among community partners. The city…

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    Bowling Green, Ohio

    Published April 2012 The city of Bowling Green, Ohio, is steeped in a tradition of energy development, dating back to…

  • Grove City, Pennsylvania
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    Grove City, Pennsylvania

    Published January 2020 Top ranking borough Grove City was recently ranked as one of America's top five cities to live…

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    Orrville, Ohio

    Published April 2014 Orrville was incorporated in 1864 and 2014 marks the sesquicentennial of the city. Special events will be…

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    Bryan, Ohio

    Published February 2014 The city of Bryan is a community at the center of life in northwestern Ohio, located just…

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    Hamilton, Ohio

    Published September 2011 The city of Hamilton is the center of government, finance, industry and culture of Butler County, centrally…

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    Paducah, Kentucky

    Published December 2020 Situated on the banks of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, the City of Paducah is a central…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Cannelton, Indiana

    Published October 2016 The City of Cannelton joined AMP in 2014, and is located in the southern region of Indiana…

  • Haskins, Ohio
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    Haskins, Ohio

    Published April 2019 Located in Wood County, Haskins was incorporated in 1869 and named for Whitcomb Haskins, a distant relative…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Painesville, Ohio

    Published January 2011 As the county seat of Lake County, Ohio, the City of Painesville has a long history in…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Carey, Ohio

    Published May 2013 The Village of Carey is a small community located in northwest Ohio about halfway between Columbus and…

  • Jackson Center, Ohio
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    Jackson Center, Ohio

    Published October 2015 The fourth largest municipality in west-central Ohio's Shelby County, Jackson Center continues to be a growing community…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Pioneer, Ohio

    Published August 2014 Close-knit community The Village of Pioneer was founded in 1849 by P.W. Norris. Early business in the…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Clinton, Michigan

    Published March 2010 The Village of Clinton, Michigan is located in Lenawee County on U.S. Rt. 12 – one of…

  • Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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    Kutztown, Pennsylvania

    Published April 2015 The second oldest borough in Berks County, Kutztown was incorporated in 1815 and is celebrating its bicentennial…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Piqua, Ohio

    Published November 2013 What is now Piqua was an important American Indian settlement and trading post prior to European-American settlers.…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Coldwater, Michigan

    Published October 2011 Coldwater, Mich., population 10,945, is celebrating its 150th birthday this year as a city that has become,…

  • Lebanon, Ohio
    Published on June 1, 2025

    Lebanon, Ohio

    Published July 2016 Settled in the 1790s, the City of Lebanon was named for its abundance of juniper trees, which…

  • Published on June 1, 2025

    Princeton, Kentucky

    Published January 2014 Princeton, Kentucky, is a welcoming city with a relaxed atmosphere. Originally named Princetown in 1817 in honor…

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