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                                  SCHEDULE 14A
                                   (RULE 14a)
                    INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
          PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                             (AMENDMENT NO.      )
 
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                           [OHIO EDISON LETTERHEAD]


                                March 12, 1997


Dear Fellow Shareholder:


        According to our records, we haven't received your proxy card for the
merger of Ohio Edison and Centerior Energy under a holding company called
FirstEnergy. 

        YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU AND FELLOW
SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THE MERGER.

        Please make sure that your shares will be represented at the special
shareholders meeting that will be held on March 27, 1997, at the John S. Knight
Center in Akron, Ohio.  Just sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in
the postage-paid envelope we have provided.  Your vote will help us create a
larger, stronger company that will enhance your investment.

        If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call our special toll-free
number, 1-800-631-8945, to reach a representative of Investor Services or
Georgeson & Company Inc., which is assisting us with proxy solicitation.

        Thank you for your continued support.


                                           Sincerely, 

                                           /s/ Willard R. Holland