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Dickey Electric gives a “blue glow” to downtown Youngstown bank


A new light has been cast on the Chase Bank in downtown Youngstown – due in part to work by “Joe” Dickey Electric. The branch moved to the ground floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the corner of Market and E. Federal St. and opened in March. The bank’s old home was across the […]

Billy Zarlingo, foreman at University Electric, outside the Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital in Liberty.

University Electric brings the energy to behavioral health hospital


Healthcare facilities have been common projects for area electrical contractors, and University Electric is powering one of the latest, the Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital. Construction has been underway on Belmont Avenue in Liberty for the last several months. The building is adjacent to the recently opened rehabilitation hospital. It’s the result of a partnership between […]

Ahren Peplow, the new training director at Youngstown Area Electrical JATC.

Peplow takes the helm as Youngstown JATC training director


There’s a new leader at the forefront of the Youngstown Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC). Ahren Peplow, an experienced electrician and passionate educator, is stepping into the role of training director. He’s replacing Ed Emerick, who’s retiring at the end of February, after being in the position 19 years. Peplow, a dedicated […]

CR Electric blends history and safety for electrical upgrade in Youngstown


A historical home in Youngstown is getting a facelift, and CR Electric has the residential expertise for the electrical upgrade. The Fifth Avenue home was built in 1925, has three floors, six bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The owners are from South Carolina and plan to relocate once all the renovations are complete. Updating old electrical […]

Jeremy Morrow, foreman at Penn-Ohio, outside the Meijer store in Austintown.

Penn-Ohio’s precision and electrical expertise lights up Austintown Meijer


For Penn-Ohio, staying on top of a large-scale project like the Austintown Meijer has taken a lot of strategy and electrical expertise. Jeremy Morrow, the foreman for Penn-Ohio, has already smoothed out quite a few complexities since the job began in May. Prints, piping and punctuality “When we started here, it was just dirt,” he […]

Dimming holiday electrical hazards: 7 tips for a bright season


“Rigging up the lights” may be one of the pains of decorating for the season, but proper setups can prevent holiday electrical hazards and even save lives. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), December is the peak month for house fires caused by electrical malfunctions. Matt Lucy, the residential superintendent at Becdel Controls, […]

Mike Engle, project manager at University Electric, and Ivan Lindberg, apprentice-to-be.

University Electric bakes new energy into Insomnia Cookies on YSU campus


A key ingredient in the recipe for an Insomnia Cookies coming to YSU campus is University Electric. The bakery plans to open sometime in fall 2024 at the corner of North Hazel Street and Lincoln Avenue. After spending just over a month on the project, electricians wrapped up their work in early October. Starting from […]

Becdel Controls sets up scoreboard for Brookfield stadium and makes other lighting and electrical upgrades.

Becdel Controls tackles electrical upgrades for new Brookfield stadium


The Friday night lights are at full power at Brookfield stadium this football season. After more than a year, renovations are complete at the field on the district’s K-12 campus.   Becdel Controls took the lead on the electrical work. The company, along with others, was acknowledged in an article by Brookfield’s News on the […]

Eric Carlson, president of "Joe" Dickey Electric, with Alex Birtalan, junior estimator at Dickey Electric, outside truck at the office.

Electricians award two YSU scholarships in 2024


NECA-IBEW Electricians doubled down this year in support of students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at Youngstown State University in the electrical industry. Two students received an LMCC scholarship through the YSU Foundation. IBEW Local 64 and Mahoning Valley NECA awarded Nick DeLullo a $500 scholarship. Nick’s father, John, is a journeyman at Dickey Electric and a […]

University Electric doing work at Ward Beecher Planetarium at YSU.

University Electric enters a new galaxy at YSU planetarium rebuild


Celestial views are returning to the YSU planetarium at Ward Beecher Hall. Renovations have wrapped up following a fire that severely damaged the building’s roof in January 2023. University Electric realized very quickly that it was going to be a challenging and unique project. “There was so much water and smoke damage. Everything was ruined. […]