News out of Hopewell Township this morning. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that township police officer Jim Lewis retired from the force recently after serving the township for 36 years.. Chief Brian Uhrmacher made the announcement at last night’s meeting.

Applicants for part time positions on the force are being interviewed.

Township manager Norm Krause, Jr. announced that 2 interns have been hired and are working on the park fest to be held in July. Parks and Recreation director Pam Fiejdasz left the position 2 weeks ago.

…and township road dept. manager Chuck Srafin announced that the summer road program has begun , and patching is being done on several streets.