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Find our sign, win a gift card at each Scrappers home game
A contest this season is “bringing the power” to Eastwood Field in Niles. For every Mahoning Valley Scrappers home game, we’re awarding a lucky fan a $25 gift card to the Scrappers merchandise store courtesy of NECA-IBEW Electricians, the Mahoning Valley’s trusted electrical contractors and union electricians. Find the NECA-IBEW Electricians sign at the base […]
Santon Electric on the final stretch of work at Gallagher Building
For about two years, a transformation of history has been happening at the Gallagher Building in downtown Youngstown. It’s one of the oldest left in the city – dating back to 1904. The corner of North Hazel and Commerce Street has been a flurry of activity as GreenHeart Companies LLC renovated it into 41 apartments. […]
7 tips to make May Electrical Safety Month in your home
It’s important to stay aware, and be prepared, when it comes to electricity in your home. May is Electrical Safety Month and a good time to review the most practical ways to protect you and your family. From checking appliances, understanding the basics about surge protectors and knowing when to hire the professionals, following these […]
100 years and counting … IBEW Local 573 honors its past at anniversary event
In the decade leading up to when IBEW Local 573 was chartered in 1923, Warren was the fastest-growing city in Ohio. The industrial era was in full swing thanks to emerging electric and steel companies attracting throngs of immigrants to relocate to Trumbull County. Citing a surge of individuals practicing the electrician trade without adequate […]
Dickey Electric brings new light to old Lowellville building
The roaring sound of a train whistle is familiar to people living in Lowellville. Tracks sit on both sides of 126 Water Street – a building that was once a general store and pharmacy in the early 1900s. Eventually, it became a furniture store in the 50s and 60s, and then the space turned into […]
Tri-Area Electric uncovers history in Rica Building project
Anyone crossing the South Avenue Bridge into downtown Youngstown can see the colorful mural of the Greek god Apollo on the Rica Building on Champion Street. The new owner, Tim Huber, purchased it about two years ago and has been doing renovations ever since. Finding a reliable, experienced electrician was a top priority for him. […]
Dickey Electric lights up addition at Butler Art museum
The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown is familiar ground for “Joe” Dickey Electric. The company serves as the main electrical contractor for maintenance at the museum. In addition, since June 2022, the North Lima-based electrical contractor has been onsite building the new Vincent and Phyllis Bacon Wing. It features a window wall facing […]
Dickey Electric’s Carlson flies high with national Eagle Scout award
The president of “Joe” Dickey Electric, of North Lima, was honored by the Boy Scouts of America and Great Trail Council as a National Outstanding Eagle Scout. Eric Carlson received his Eagle over 33 years ago, but he says it remains one of his proudest career accomplishments. He regularly acknowledges that he benefited both personally […]
Valley native makes another move up the NECA ladder
For the second time in five years, a Youngstown, Ohio native working for the National Electrical Contractors Association gets promoted. Jack Savage is now the Executive Director for the Eastern Region, which took effect at the end of February. Over the last four years, Savage served as NECA’s Field Representative for the Eastern Region, which […]