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Amped up impact: MG Electric brightens new veterans’ care facility


Energy is flowing for MG Electric as the Boardman-area electrical contractor rewires a former grocery store in Youngstown that will soon be a hub for veterans’ services. The building, which sat vacant for years on Belmont Avenue, is the new home for the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission. It’s currently located at Oak Hill Renaissance. […]

Faces of the Trade: Arnold’s electrical career is surging with hustle and heart


Deciding on an electrical career was a big, first step, for Isaac Arnold, but he has the grit, patience and determination to build a solid future. The 22-year-old Lowellville native, now a third-year apprentice, didn’t waste time after high school. He had his sights set on being an electrician and got the nudge from a […]

MG Electric energizes YBI offices with smart lighting upgrade


Electrical work is part of ongoing renovations at the Youngstown Business Incubator, and the space is getting much brighter because of MG Electric. The offices are being given a more modern, functional design, which has required some wiring reconfiguration. “We’ve been down here for a few weeks now,” said Rob Mistovich, foreman, MG Electric. “It’s […]

Faces of the Trade: Sometimes a “Plummer” makes a great electrician


The original blueprint for Tom Plummer’s life didn’t include being an electrician, but at the end of the day, he knew he wanted more than a desk job.   Originally from Clarion, Pa., Plummer spent four years at Penn State Dubois, where he pitched for the baseball team and earned a degree in Human Development […]

Birtalan adds “penguin power” to career in electrical industry


What felt like a setback early in Alex Birtalan’s career ended up wiring him for growth within the electrical industry. He started as an electrician apprentice with “Joe” Dickey Electric in 2019. Three months in, he found out he was color blind, which then made it unsafe for him to be in the field. After […]

Michon Peterson, journeyman electrician, talks with students at the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo in September 2024.

Young journeyman electrician’s career wired by words of wisdom


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 […]

Dan Santon, owner of Santon Electric in Boardman, stands with his WYTV Hometown Hero plaque at his memorial outside the company for military members, health care workers, police and fire departments.

Honoring “Hometown Hero” Dan Santon for dedication to Boo Squad


There’s a special place in Dan Santon’s heart for young people who give back to the community. And one Mahoning Valley organization doing just that is giving back to Santon in the form of gratitude for his support. The founder of Boo Squad, Heather Hrina Medvec, nominated Santon for the WYTV Hometown Hero award. He […]

Nick Clemmer, project manager at Liberty Electric, outside Cleveland Steel Container building in Warren.

Liberty Electric energizes new manufacturing facility in Warren


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 […]

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 Bob Hannon, president of United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

Dickey Electric’s expertise cited at United Way’s volunteer center ribbon cutting


“Joe” Dickey Electric strongly believes in giving back to the community. More proof is on the wall of the new volunteer center for United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley in Boardman. A sign of appreciation hangs above the warehouse entrance inside the building. A ribbon cutting was held on August 8 for the […]