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University Electric crew working on wiring for EV chargers that will go in the parking lot on Fifth Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard in Youngstown.

Full power: University Electric setting up chargers for EV drivers in Youngstown


Charging stations will soon be available for EV drivers in two parking lots in downtown Youngstown. University Electric is the contractor hooking up the service and installing them. The existing Kress lot, next to West Federal Street, will eventually have two stations capable of charging four vehicles at a time. “We have not started there […]

Steve Boyce and Erin Pope, of Santon Electric, stand at Federal Place demolition project in downtown Youngstown

Santon Electric plays important role in Federal Place demolition


Electricians are needed for wiring new structures, upgrading and making repairs. However, there’s proof they’re an integral part of jobs like the 20 Federal Place demolition in downtown Youngstown. For the last few months, Santon Electric has been disconnecting and rerouting power at the building, and expects to be there until the end of 2023. […]

Greg DeMatteo Santon Electric project manager stands outside power boxes behind Gallagher Building

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. […]

Greg Hann and Joe DeLullo standing with Tri-Area Electric van outside Rica Building in Youngstown

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. […]

Dustin Ronci installs wire.

Santon electricians help breathe new life into historic Youngstown building


Once a social spot for live entertainment in downtown Youngstown, the Gallagher building, formerly known as Cedar’s Lounge, is undergoing some work. Helping lead the electrical component of the project are two residential journeymen electricians with Santon Electric: Eric Inskeep and Dustin Ronci. Working in the structure, which was built in 1904, both Inskeep and […]

MG Electric electricians looking over blueprints

MG Electric gets hands-on at OH WOW! renovation downtown


What does the renovation and rewiring of a Youngstown treasure like OH WOW! entail? For MG Electric Project Manager Michael Johnston it involves “a lot of patience and a lot of planning.” The two-phased project consists of a complete renovation of the first floor which will relocate the entrance from Federal Plaza to Central Square […]

Man outside of clock tower

CR Electric’s work shines bright on Premier Bank building downtown


Jason Rubin still vividly recalls the experience he had as a third-year apprentice climbing out the windows of the then-Home Savings clock tower to change the light bulbs high atop Downtown Youngstown. His signature can still be found on the wall inside the tight space up there right next to his journeyman mentor that day, […]

Phelps St nighttime shot

Lift up your glasses for Dickey Electric’s work on Phelps Street Corridor project


The latest addition to the downtown Youngstown nightlife scene was powered by “Joe” Dickey Electric. Opened last week was the Phelps Street Corridor, a pedestrian walkway between Federal St. and Commerce St. that will allow people to patronize the restaurants and bars there on foot. “As you look around downtown Youngstown and you see all […]