The Bridge

05/14/2026

The first edition of May was just published! We asked local mental health professionals to list some of their favorite resources. Check out what they recommend by reading the full edition on bridgebeavercounty.com.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Bridge asked local therapists what resources they recommend for Beaver County residents. Check out what they said.

04/30/2026

Our newest edition of The Bridge — in partnership with Aliquippa Impact — is live!

This edition was created by 15 middle and high school students from AIiquippa Impact. We asked the students to create content for their ideal newspaper that reflects aspects of their community — with The Bridge as the platform.

Check out what the students made!

https://bridgebeavercounty.com/p/the-bridge-youth-e-created-by-aliquippa-students/

04/13/2026

The final Outstanding Woman of Beaver County is Tonette Whitted!

Tonette Whitted is the owner and CEO of Perspective Insights, where she offers professional counseling services. In addition to owning and managing her own private practice, Tonette is also a keynote speaker, workshop presenter and trainer.

"Tonette is a vital part of her community," her nominator wrote. "She is a wise therapist, a devoted friend and family member, and invests heavily in breaking down generational barriers to success in Black communities through her professional work and her work with the Black Action Network Committee (Black Action Network BANC)."

Tonette loves her community and is an advocate for self-discovery, agency and unmasking trauma. She has been a therapist for more than 15 years.

"I am really impressed with how she takes her professional skills, her spiritual discipline and her love for her community and pours back into where she came from and the people there," her nominator wrote. "I learn something every time I hear her speak."

Photo by Michael Lang

04/11/2026

Christina Siceloff is today’s Outstanding Woman of Beaver County!

Christina Siceloff is a South Beaver Twp. resident who, after the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, became an advocate for her community.

"While most people were just trying to make sense of what happened, Christina put herself on the front lines to protect her community and the communities downstream," her nominator wrote.

Christina has spent countless hours monitoring creeks and waterways that run through both Ohio and Pennsylvania, often at personal risk to her own health. She has been a steady voice for residents who felt dismissed or unheard and has helped people ask questions, demand transparency and fight for long-term health protections.

"She helped bring attention to environmental concerns that directly impact Beaver County and the broader region, understanding that pollution does not recognize state lines and that the health of our communities is connected," her nominator wrote. "Christina Siceloff represents resilience, selflessness, and grassroots leadership. For the people of Beaver County and the surrounding region, she has been a watchdog, an advocate and a neighbor who refused to look the other way."

04/10/2026

Jikkiko Owens is today’s Outstanding Woman of Beaver County!

Jikkiko Owens is co-founder and CEO of SJO Cares, which holds events and programs such as the Young STAR Awards, Gracefully Broken Widows Retreat, Shon Owens Memorial Veteran Golf Outing, Unity Prayer, Kingdom Living Seminars, Shon Owens Unity Week and more. She also runs the Midland Economic Development Corporation - MEDC and helps with the Beaver County Community & Law Enforcement Coalition (BCCLEC), along with being a part of Undivided in Christ - Beaver County, Hope & Help, Inclusion, Diversity and Awareness Council - IDAC, Beaver County Collaborative Group, the Housing & Homeless Coalition and she is also a part of the Beaver County Community Development board, and so much more.

Jikkiko works at PA Cyber Charter School where she is an advisor to the high school and middle school clubs. Each club works on leadership skills through mentoring, mental health, community service and public speaking.

She is "one of the nicest and sweetest people," her nominator wrote. "She always does things out of the kindness of her heart. She is always looking for ways to improve and make an impact on others. It has never been about her…it has always been about glorifying God and the people! She is always behind the scenes and never wants to be seen or heard. She lost her husband unexpectedly in May of 2023 and she is still going by the grace of God. She is so deserving of this nomination and much more!"

04/09/2026

Kari Nesmith is today’s Outstanding Woman of Beaver County!

Kari Nesmith is the founder, owner and operator of RESET, a state-licensed women’s halfway house that provides a safe, structured and supportive environment for women in recovery. "Through RESET, Kari has created more than just a place to live—she has built a community centered on healing, accountability and hope," her nominator wrote.

Her program helps women rebuild their lives by providing stability, guidance and encouragement during one of the most vulnerable stages of recovery.

"What makes Kari truly outstanding is her ability to turn hardship into meaningful action. Her leadership is rooted in empathy, understanding and authenticity. She meets women where they are, offering both support and the belief that lasting change is possible. Because of her dedication, many women in Beaver County have been able to regain confidence, reconnect with their families, and move forward into healthier and more stable lives," her nominator wrote. "Her story and her work embody the true meaning of an outstanding woman—someone who not only rises above adversity but uses that journey to lift others along the way."

04/08/2026

Next up for Outstanding Women of Beaver County is Nina Kramer!

Nina Kramer is the owner of Off the Hook Exotic Pets in Ambridge. She loves working with children and families to give them hands-on experiences with reptiles, amphibians and other exotic pets. She partners with various home school programs and is dedicated to teaching the public about how to care for their pets.

She is passionate about working with youth. In addition to teaching proper care for exotic pets, she also provides leadership opportunities as a way to help students to gain more confidence in themselves.

"One of the students that comes to the shop even won a big-time science fair in Pittsburgh," her nominator wrote. "She does a lot and is deserving for her dedication to the community and how she looks to make her store a focal point for Ambridge and the greater Pittsburgh pet community!"

04/07/2026

Amy Kerlin is today's Outstanding Woman of Beaver County!

Amy Kerlin is "the strongest, most loving, caring and compassionate person I have ever met," her nominator wrote.

She is a lawyer with K&L Gates LLP, an adjunct law professor at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University as well as a wife, sister, mom, daughter and friend. She finds fulfillment in teaching the next generation of lawyers. To be a good lawyer, she says, "you have to be a good listener."

"She takes care of everyone and goes above and beyond for strangers. When I saw the post about nominating Outstanding Women of Beaver County, I immediately thought of her. She is not only my best friend but the person I most look up to," her nominator wrote.

04/06/2026

Today’s Outstanding Woman of Beaver County is Tina Price-Genes!

Tina Price-Genes is an active member of the Aliquippa community. She serves as the president of the Aliquippa School District School Board, is an advocate and partner for youth at Aliquippa Impact and she teaches in her church. She also works in District Attorney Nate Bible's office as an Executive Administrative Assistant.

She is passionate about education and investing in youth and loves to build connections through collaborations. She leads with dignity and empathy and is devoted to seeing students, teachers, parents and families have the resources they need.

"Tina is full of joy, and full of love for her community," her nominator wrote. "She takes seriously her role as a leader in her city. She doesn’t boast, she just shows up for the young people in Aliquippa, whether it’s her own children or the students she serves on the school board. She is really present."

Photo by Latonya Owens