CR Electric paves the way for Greenwood Chevrolet EV chargers
Greenwood Chevrolet EV chargers
IBEW Local 573
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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Local electricians step up to help in East Palestine
NECA-IBEW Electricians donated money to Brightside Project in Salem to help meet the most urgent community needs in East Palestine. Checks from the Youngstown and Warren LMCCs were delivered to executive director and founder Scott Lewis and his daughter and co-director Lisa Wallace. Brightside Project is a non-profit whose primary mission is to help children…
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Do it yourself or hire an electrician?
Two big priorities need to stand out when it comes to electrical work in your home: safety and adhering to code. Taking on DIY projects that you’re not properly trained to perform can lead to disasters ranging from injury … to excessive costs … to devaluing your home. “Many homeowners face the question of whether…
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Electricians scholarship taking 2023 applications
Applications are being accepted for the NECA-IBEW Electricians’ LMCC Scholarship at Youngstown State University. This scholarship is for YSU students who have an affiliation with IBEW Local 64 or a signatory electrical contractor in the Mahoning Valley. The deadline to apply is May 1. You can apply online here. Preference is given to students pursuing…
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Local 573 members deliver bikes to Children Services in time for holidays
This time of year in the midst of frantic holiday shopping and attending Christmas get-togethers with friends and family, we sometimes forget to think about those with a much different perspective of the holidays. Not the union electricians at IBEW Local 573 in Warren. They spent the month of December purchasing and assembling bicycles to…
