Investigation: No conflict of interest

An independent investigation commissioned by the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors found no merit to the conflict-of-interest complaints by a township resident against township Manager Eden Ratliff, reaffirming the findings of the state ethics commission. Blank Rome LLP, an outside law firm hired by the township in 2019 in the wake of the Lisa Moore embezzlement, issued a report to the supervisors on April 1…

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Celeste M. Gentile of Garnet Valley

Celeste M. Gentile (Nee Perpetua), age 89, Passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Celeste was raised and educated in Chester and was a 1950 graduate of Chester High School. She and her husband Victor resided in Brookhaven where she raised her family for more than 40 years. After retirement, Celeste and Victor moved to Sea Isle City, NJ where…

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Adopt-a-Pet April 4

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jinx Jinx is such a sweetheart. This young guy just loves attention and will ask for more by putting a paw on you. It is adorable to see. Talkative and full of love, Jinx also enjoys being brushed. Come by to meet Jinx today. You can name your fee…

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