American Electric Power Ohio shut off power at Martins Ferry-based East Ohio Regional Hospital and its medical office buildings after the system did not pay its bills for more than one year, according to an April 3 report from The Times Leader.
The electric company originally cut the power April 1, but it was turned back on for 24 hours to allow employees to move out of the buildings. It was officially turned off again April 2.
The power company allegedly made several unsuccessful attempts to help the system get up to date on its bills, according to the report…