CR Electric paves the way for Greenwood Chevrolet EV chargers
Greenwood Chevrolet EV chargers
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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…
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7 Questions to ask before hiring a residential electrician
Electrical work is an important component of any home renovation or repair. That’s why you want to hire the right residential electrician for the job. To be sure you’re making the right decision, we compiled a list of 7 questions to ask before committing to a contractor. “You want to make sure your contractor is…
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Tri-Area Electric settles into new North Jackson home
The last couple of years have been quite the journey for Tri-Area Electric. Formerly located on Wayne Avenue in Youngstown, the company officially calls Rosemont Drive in North Jackson home now. “It was the right time, at the right place with some hard work,” said Bill Leone, founder and president of the company. He started…
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Local electrical legend, CR Electric member, celebrates birthday and work anniversary between holidays
This week isn’t just the height of the holiday season. It’s Marc Rubin’s 78th birthday, but also his 50th anniversary of being in the electrical industry on Dec. 29. “It’s a joy to work with who I work with, and the customers are great to work with. We’ve established friends throughout the years,” Marc said….
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YSU student awarded electrifying scholarship
Liberty resident Ryan Gates is carrying on an electric family tradition. The 20-year-old was recently awarded the NECA-IBEW Electricians’ LMCC Scholarship through the YSU Foundation. “I’m grateful for the scholarship and for the union,” Gates said. To be awarded to the scholarship, applicants must live in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties and have at least…
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Dickey Electric, Birdfish brew up creative fundraiser for United Way
In a joint effort between friends that are more of a family, a fundraiser at a Columbiana brewery will benefit the local United Way. A special beer that is poured Friday, July 16, Birdfish Brewing Co. will donate $1 and “Joe” Dickey Electric Inc. will match it. That math equates to $2 per beer that…
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IBEW Local 573 member and Air Force Veteran throws out first pitch at Scrappers’ home opener
Throwing out the first pitch at the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ home opener was IBEW Local 573 apprentice and United States Air Force Veteran, former Staff Sergeant Keith Patton with the 445th Airlift Wing of Dayton. Patton served in the Air Force from July 31, 2009 to July 31, 2017 and was stationed at Wright-Patterson Air…
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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…
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Santon Electric dedicates memorial to pandemic heroes, veterans, safety forces
It started out innocently enough three years ago as a patriotic gesture to add a flagpole to a highly trafficked corner of his Boardman business’ property. But after the pandemic hit, Dan Santon set his sights on grander plans. “When COVID-19 hit I felt it needed to be more than that,” the longtime owner of…
