Amid inquiry, lawsuit, Kennett Twp. OKs pact

More questions than answers surfaced during an unusual meeting on Wednesday night of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors. The meeting, scheduled with 24 hours’ notice, focused on a single agenda item: the retirement agreement and release for former Kennett Township Police Chief Albert J. McCarthy, an agreement that has already generated litigation. Michael Hammon, a Kennett Township resident, filed a Sunshine Act lawsuit against…

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PECO offering tips to help beat heat

As the third consecutive day of 90-degree temperatures grips the region, energy use  to cool homes tends to rise along with the mercury. With the current heat wave expected to continue at least through the weekend, PECO is providing tips to help customers manage their energy use, according to a PECO press release. Here are recommendations that all customers can take to make a difference:…

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Victoria Rose “Tori” Marini of Kennett Square

Victoria Rose “Tori” Marini, 24, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, July 28, at the Pocopson Home. She was the daughter of Victor and Annette Ferraro Marini of Kennett Square. Tori enjoyed watching music videos, swimming, riding her bicycle, taking walks, loved to eat, and enjoyed being with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Andrew Marini of…

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Joanne E. Manning (nee Linder), 78, of West Chester

Joanne E. Manning (nee Linder), 78, of West Chester, strong, beautiful and supportive mother and grandmother, died at home July 22, 2015. Loving mother of Susan McGowan (Michael), Chuck Manning (Lynn), Tom Manning (Dawne) and Carol Koehler (Al), from her first marriage to the late Charles R. Manning. Also survived by 11 adoring grandchildren. Married to her second husband, the late Frederick G. Schmidt, 1976…

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Geraldine M. Gerald of West Chester

Geraldine M. Gerald (nee Pope), 82, of West Chester, died July 23. Born in 1933 in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Mary (nee Wabble) and Fred Pope. Geraldine worked as the ward secretary at Chester County Hospital for 18 years. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and antiquing. She was the beloved wife of Jerome J. Gerald; the loving mother of…

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