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Graffiti Found at Blakely Church

Graffiti Found at Blakely Church - Friday, June 27, 2008 at 6:45PM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Friday, Jun 27, 2008 @ 06:45pm EST
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A bright orange swastika, pentagram and other markings filled the side of the Primitive Methodist Church in Blakely Friday morning.

The Reverend Ronald Perry has led the church for the past four years. He doesn't know who would do the vandalism. Shortly after the church vandalism was discovered, members painted over it.

Even though the church is private property, officials say they've had problems with kids skateboarding and loitering on the property. Church members think the vandals should be punished when caught. As for forgiveness though, that is never in question.

Blakely police are investigating. Anyone with information should give them a call.