Michon Peterson’s decision to become a journeyman electrician started with a piece of advice from a family member. “My grandpa used to be a pipefitter,” he said. “He always told me to look into the trades.” Peterson took those words seriously, and the electrical trade was the first one he explored. He initially considered college […]
Segments on Electric TV, an online video platform that focuses on work by electrical contractors and electricians, typically feature top projects across the country. However, the cameras recently zoomed in on local electricians doing good in the community. A story shot in February and expected to air in July centers around “Joe” Dickey Electric’s involvement […]
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 […]
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 […]
The IBEW Local 64 hall in Boardman became a hub of determination as it hosted the electrical trade’s construction wiring portion of the Northeast Regional SkillsUSA Competition. This was Local 64’s second year hosting the event, which moves to a new location every two years. Growing interest in electrical trades Ten students from career and […]
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 […]
“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, […]
A high level of expertise and history of quality work is helping Liberty Electric maneuver its latest project at Cleveland Steel Container in Warren. Electricians recently finished the underground infrastructure, but they will be on the job for at least another nine months, according to Nick Clemmer, project manager for Liberty Electric. “It’s all about […]
A “small but mighty” chapter is making big waves yet again on the national scene. Jeff Barber, the executive vice president of projects at VEC in Girard, has been inducted as a Fellow into the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Academy of Contractors. He was honored during the annual NECA convention in San Diego, Calif. […]
Droves of students flocked to the electrical exhibit at the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo on September 17-19. They were learning to bend conduit, testing out a virtual reality tool that walks them through various electrical tasks, talking with apprentices about basic wiring and what a career is like, as well as getting an up-close […]