All generations of gamers can get their fill of nostalgia and fun at Past Times pinball and video arcade in Girard. It’s been open since June 1 and features about 600 machines. Some of them are nearly a century old while others are newly released. Past Times is in the former Santisi’s IGA building on […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]